The port of Golfo Aranci in Northern Sardinia is the gateway to the Costa Smeralda and the delightful region of the Gulf of Obia. There are regular passenger and car ferries from Livorno, Civitavecchia and Naples in mainland Italy to this popular tourist area in Sardinia.

Inside the ferry terminal at Golfo Aranci, there is a waiting area with a small coffee shop offering refreshments and snacks and a convenience store. In front of the terminal is a car park which offers parking for short term and long term parking. There are also designated parking spaces for disabled drivers.

Corsica-Sardinia Ferries have two ferry crossings per day to Livorno in Italy. The daytime ferry takes six hours 30 minutes to reach Livorno and the nighttime ferry takes eight hours. There are six ferry crossings per week to Civitavecchia. Onboard the Corsica-Sardinia Ferries, there are a choice of dining options, bars and shops. The journey time to Civitavecchia is five hours 15 minutes.

Every Tuesday, there is a weekly ferry service from Golfo Aranci Port to Naples with DimaioLines. The journey time to Naples takes 13 hours, 30 minutes. The DimaioLines ferry has comfortable passenger lounges, bars and restaurants.

For passengers who require special assistance onboard the ferries, please advise the ferry companies at time of booking. All ferries have lifts and can accommodate wheelchair users.

From Golfo Aranci Port, it is easy to explore Sardinia by train or bus. FS, the Italian State Railways, have an extensive train network from Golfo Aranci to many towns and villages on Sardinia. The Sardinian bus company, the ARST also operate many bus routes around the island from Golfo Aranci Port.

For visitors to Sardinia who bring their own car, maps are available at the ferry terminal and roads are clearly signposted.

Tags: Civitavecchia, Corsica, Golfo aranci Port, Livorno, Obia, Sardinia