# Tortolì or Santa Maria Navarrese: where to stay

> Choose Tortolì for more shops, restaurants and a central position for exploring Ogliastra. Choose Santa Maria Navarrese when boat trips, hiking and the Baunei coast will fill much of the holiday. Compare your booked departure points before deciding where to stay.

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Two complementary Ogliastra bases: Tortolì provides more services, while Santa Maria Navarrese is closer to the harbour, sea and Baunei coast trails.

## Who it suits
Couples, active families, hikers and travellers combining services, beaches and excursions in the Gulf of Orosei.

## Best period
Spring and early autumn are excellent for hiking and the coast. In summer, check parking, access and boat departures well in advance.

## Traceable facts

- Geographic context: Tortolì/Santa Maria Navarrese belongs to the municipal area of Tortolì e Baunei, in the province of Nuoro.

- Official profile: Two complementary Ogliastra bases: Tortolì provides more services, while Santa Maria Navarrese is closer to the harbour, sea and Baunei coast trails.

## Sources

- [SardegnaTurismo — Regione Sardegna](<https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/it/luoghi/est/tortoli>) — accessed 2026-08-22T00:00:00.000Z