View Mediterranean on the mapA practical port town rather than a tourist destination, where Roman remains and modern industrial facilities line the same shore. The compact center is walkable from the pier to the historic district. A short trip farther brings white limestone coastline and quiet beaches.

Porto Torres

Porto Torres · Italy · View on map

A port town in northwestern Sardinia, originating from the ancient Roman colony of Turris Libysonis. It serves as a maritime gateway for visiting Alghero, Sassari, and Asinara Island in northern Sardinia.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Porto Torres · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A small port town of about 21,000 people

Population

Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry; winters are mild and rainy. Winds are strong year-round, especially in winter when northwesterly winds (Maestrale) blow.

Climate

Italian (Sardinian is also used)

Language

Euro (EUR)

Currency

May to June and September to October, when the heat eases and sightseeing is easier

Best time to visit

Local food

Pasta with bottarga (cured fish roe)pane carasauporceddu (whole roast pig)Vermentino white wine

Sights

Basilica of San GavinoRoman Bridge and ancient ruins parkAntiquarium Turritano (archaeological museum)Day trip to Asinara Island National ParkOld town of Alghero (nearby)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

13°

9°Jan

13°

8°Feb

15°

10°Mar

17°

12°Apr

21°

15°May

25°

19°Jun

28°

21°Jul

28°

22°Aug

25°

19°Sep

22°

17°Oct

18°

13°Nov

14°

10°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CAPE CACCIA · about 36.2 km from port · elevation difference about 200 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

More expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)118 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and coffee are somewhat cheaper; meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€0.24

Water 500 ml

€2.00

Coffee

€10.00

Inexpensive meal

€4.25

Local beer

€6.56

Big Mac

Prices from nearby Cagliari (Sardinia) (about 191 km away) · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

AHO

Alghero-Fertilia Airport

Nearest airport

Airport name: OurAirports

About 25 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)

B — One connection

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanOct 2026

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Athens (Piraeus) to Venice

EXPLORA II/ Explora Journeys

Athens (Piraeus)›Brindisi›Lefkada›+8›Venice

Indicative fare

From $11,196.00

Fare level: Highest

14 nightsOne way · 10 ports of call

Fare checked on Jul 22, 2026

Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

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Model plans in this region

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

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