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Porto Torres (Sassarese: Posthudorra; Sardinian: Portu Turre) is a comune (municipality) and a city of the Province of Sassari in north-west of Sardinia, Italy. Founded during the 1st century BC as Colonia Iulia Turris Libisonis, it was the first Roman colony of the entire island.
Porto Torres is a town in northern Sardinia. Its main attraction is the Asinara National Park. The Aragonese seaport tower is considered the symbol of the city . Other main attractions are the Roman bridge of Riu Mannu and the Basilica of Saint Gavinus.
Apr 2, 2018 · All the guide books pooh pooh Porto Torres! We discovered a very picturesque port town with friendly people and nice restaurants. We had 4 hours to explore while waiting for our ferry. Unlike some other small cities in Sardinia with rampant ugly urban sprawl, Porto Torres was a breath of fresh air.
Oct 21, 2023 · The sea port of Porto Torres is situated within the Province of Sassari and has a population of around 22,000 inhabitants. From its ferry port it's possible to sail to the Sardinian island of Asinara, the island of Corsica or Civitavecchia and Genoa on the mainland.
- The Aragonese Tower. True symbol of the city, the Aragonese Tower is located just outside the tourist port. The tower is 14 meters high and 13 meters wide, with a a characteristic octagonal form, and it dates back to Spanish times (1323 d.C.)
- Basilica of San Gavino. The Basilica of San Gavino is the biggest and oldest Romanic church in Sardinia. In the interior it houses the remains of Saints Gavino, Proto and Gianuario, the 3 martirs to whom is devoted the Festha Manna, important celebration that we will explain below.
- Church of San Gavino a Mare and Beach of Balai. The Sanctuary of San Gavino a Mare, also known as church of Balai, is a small white point outstanding over the light blue see of Porto Torres and it has a commanding position overlooking the small and gracious beach of Balai.
- Archeological National Museum Antiquarium Turritano. The Museum of the Antiquarium Turritano, inaugurated in 1984, has archaeological materials that document the various phases of the life of the Roman city of Turris Libisonis, the ancient name of the Roman colony founded by Julius Caesar around 45 B.C.
Porto Torres. One of the major cities in northern Sardinia and a gateway to the Sassarese, this town has a glorious Roman and medieval past, adorned with naturalistic and cultural attractions. Porto Torres overlooks the sea at the centre of the Gulf of Asinara, on a promontory sloping towards the Nurra plain.
Porto Torres is located in the heart of the Gulf of Asinara, home to the wonderful Asinara National Park, a remote island 16km long. Its stunning natural beauty includes a pristine coastline and off-shore islets inviting you to immerse yourself into crystal-clear waters.
