Portoscuso: A Charming Coastal Town in Southwestern Sardinia
Portoscuso, Italy is a commune located in the island of Sardinia, just 47 miles from the bustling municipality of Cagliari. It is characterized by several historical buildings and its thriving tuna fishery. The nearest airport is Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), 46 miles to the east of the town.
Best Time to Visit
Portoscuso, Italy, offers great weather for travel from late March to late June and again from late August to late November. The busiest months for tourism are from April to June. Book Portoscuso city hotels in November, during the town's least crowded month. Visit in May for nearby Cagliari's Festa di Sant'Efisio and San Pietro Island's GiroTonno, an international culinary competition to help promote the local tuna industry.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Portoscuso, Italy, take a dip into the cerulean waters of Portopaglietto Beach, which is calm by day and bustles with life at night. Visit the historic arches of Tonnara Su Pranu and the rounded tower of Portoscuso Spanish Tower. Travel by sea to visit the islands Isola Piana, Isola Dei Ratti, and Isola di San Pietro, where tourists can find the beach Spiaggia di Tacca Rossa and historical Monumento ai Caduti. The Hotel Lido Degli Spagnoli is a hotel overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and offering rooms with balconies and complimentary breakfast. The hotel also features a bar, lounge, sea-view restaurant, and outdoor pool. At Corte Hotel Panorama, travelers can relax at simple, well-equipped rooms that come with complimentary breakfast. Also available is a sea-view bar and lounge.