Budoni is located in the north-eastern area of Sardinia, between the municipalities of San Teodoro to the north and Posada to the south, along State Road S.S. 125 – the long coastal highway that runs along the eastern side of Sardinia from Cagliari to Olbia. Budoni is primarily a seaside resort.
To reach Budoni from the south, it is not recommended to take the Eastern Sardinian road (Orientale Sarda), unless you are prepared for a long and patient drive through inhabited stretches and monotonous scenery.
Those arriving from Cagliari are advised to take the S.S. 131 north to Abbasanta, then turn right towards Nuoro and continue on the 131 bis to Budoni.
Budoni belongs to the province of Olbia-Tempio. It boasts 18 km of coastline facing the Tyrrhenian Sea, offering stunning landscapes and sandy beaches surrounded by rocky cliffs.
The nearest beach is just 300 meters from the town center: a picturesque cove lined with pine forest, where the clear seabed alternates between sandy and rocky areas, with small outcrops near the shoreline.
Among the most popular beaches is Porto Ottiolu, fully equipped with parking, bars, services, paddle boat rentals, and nearby campgrounds. The marina at Ottiolu has 445 berths.
In summer, Budoni becomes a vibrant tourist destination, welcoming around 70,000 people. Its turquoise sea, clear waters, and beautiful natural settings, together with quality hospitality services, make Budoni one of the most sought-after holiday spots.
Budoni isn’t just about the sea. The area includes lowland areas, but most of the territory is hilly and sparsely populated, except for its many hamlets.
These hamlets originated in the last century and are closely linked to Budoni’s summer folklore and traditions, especially the “stazzi”, ancient rural settlements.
The municipality includes numerous hamlets, each with its own identity and history. Among them are:
Agrustos (2.32 km), Baia Sant’Anna (4.43 km), Berruiles (5.71 km), Birgalavò (3.52 km), Limpiddu (1.30 km), Ludduì (4.09 km), Luttuni (2.00 km), Lutturai (5.65 km), Maiorca (4.56 km), Malamuri (3.34 km), Matta e Peru (6.05 km), Muriscuvò (2.31 km), Nuditta (6.29 km),
Ottiolu (4.15 km), Pedra e Cupa, S’Iscala (2.46 km), San Gavino (2.91 km), San Lorenzo (3.66 km), San Pietro (3.50 km), San Silvestro (1.50 km), Solità (2.50 km), Strugas (7.38 km),
Su Linuavu (0.70 km), Tamarispa (5.18 km), and Tanaunella (2.66 km).
Some of these hamlets lie by the sea, others are nestled in the green countryside — all contribute to the area’s rich heritage of traditions, landscapes, and warm hospitality.
Tourist Association Pro Loco “Riviera del Sole”
Via Nazionale 202 – 08020 Budoni (Gallura)
Phone & Fax: +39 0784 844050
Email: info@prolocobudoni.it – prolocobudoni@tiscali.it
Budoni Town Hall
Piazza Giubileo – Tel. +39 0784 844007 – Fax +39 0784 844420
Budoni Public Library
Piazza Giubileo – Tel/Fax: +39 0784 843014
Budoni Social Center
Via Nazionale
Tourist Medical Assistance
Budoni: Via Mannironi – Tel. +39 0784 843021
Tanaunella: Pineta S. Anna
Pharmacy
Budoni: Via A. Segni – Tel. +39 0784 844014
Ottiolu: Piazza del Porto – Tel. +39 0784 846497
Tanaunella: Via Agamennone – Tel. +39 0784 837138
