The 10 Most Beautiful Roads in Sardinia to Drive a Supercar
From the Alghero–Bosa corniche to the curves of the Costa Smeralda: the 10 most beautiful roads in Sardinia to experience from behind the wheel of a supercar.
The Alghero–Bosa corniche, the Orientale Sarda over the Genna ‘e Silana pass and the Cagliari–Villasimius panoramic road top the list of Sardinia’s most beautiful drives in a supercar. The other seven thread through the Costa Smeralda, the Gallura and the Costa del Sud: corners drawn along the sea, well-kept tarmac and, outside high season, barely any traffic. Here are all ten — each paired with the car that suits it best.
Why is Sardinia a paradise for people who love to drive?
Few places in Europe put so much in one frame: coastal roads carved into rock, mountain passes half an hour from the beach, asphalt that is frequently in excellent condition and — outside the two peak summer months — roads that feel almost private. Within an hour’s radius you move from the wind-sculpted granite of the Gallura to the limestone cliffs of Capo Caccia, from the hairpins of the Supramonte to the dunes of the Costa del Sud.
There is also a practical detail that changes everything: you never have to cross half the island to collect your car. With delivery straight to your arrival airport or port — a service covering 27 destinations and 3 airports across Sardinia — the road trip begins the moment you step off the plane or the ferry.
Which are the 10 most beautiful roads to drive in a supercar?
1. The Alghero–Bosa corniche (SP105)
This is the island’s signature road: roughly 45 kilometres suspended between cliff face and open sea, without a single town in between. The corners are wide and easy to read, long stretches hang directly above the water, and griffon vultures wheel over the scrub. The finest hour is late afternoon, when low light sets the coastline glowing red. Setting out from Alghero in a car worthy of the scenery and pulling up in Bosa, among pastel houses beneath the Malaspina castle, is one of the great driving rituals of the Mediterranean.
2. The Orientale Sarda, Dorgali to Baunei (SS125)
The historic stretch of the SS125 that climbs over the Genna ‘e Silana pass at 1,017 metres is a road for purists: stacked hairpin sequences, fast open straights and the Gorropu canyon yawning beneath the carriageway. Up here, precision and traction matter more than beach-postcard views — perfect territory for a sports car bred for mountain roads, savoured at a steady rhythm between the walls of the Supramonte.
3. The Cagliari–Villasimius panoramic road (SP17)
Some fifty kilometres that leave the capital behind and trace the south-east coast: the Sella del Diavolo in your mirrors, then Mari Pintau, Torre delle Stelle and Solanas, all the way to the Capo Carbonara lighthouse. The central section is an unbroken run of elevated curves above the sea, punctuated by lay-bys that practically demand a stop. For many guests this is their first taste of the island — a Ferrari collected in Cagliari turns the transfer to Villasimius into a private grand prix in miniature.
4. The Costa del Sud, Chia to Teulada (SP71)
Twenty-five kilometres officially designated a scenic route: Spanish watchtowers, headlands, coves that appear without warning after a bend, and the Capo Spartivento lighthouse on the horizon. This is the road that insists on an open roof — the scent of helichrysum and sea drifts into the cabin with every gearchange. The convertibles and spiders in the collection are at their absolute best here, from Chia down to the bay of Tuerredda.
5. The Costa Smeralda loop (SP59 and SP59bis)
From Arzachena to Porto Cervo, then on towards Baja Sardinia and Cannigione: a circuit through wind-shaped granite, juniper groves and glimpses of the La Maddalena archipelago. It is not the fastest road on the island, and that is precisely the point: here you parade, you don’t race. It is the natural stage for a Lamborghini delivered to Porto Cervo, gliding between the Piazzetta, the Pevero and the quays of the old harbour.
6. Palau to Santa Teresa Gallura (SS133bis)
The state road along Gallura’s northern tip serves up continuous views over the Strait of Bonifacio: Capo d’Orso, the wind-whipped beaches of Porto Pollo, the archipelago’s islands floating on the horizon and, on clear days, the white silhouette of Corsica. Flowing corners, sound surfaces, minimal traffic outside the season. If you arrive by ferry, a rental with collection in Palau is the perfect launch point for exploring the whole of the island’s north.
7. Alghero to Capo Caccia (SP55)
Short but spectacular: the provincial road skirts the bay of Porto Conte before climbing to the Capo Caccia promontory, where the cliff plunges more than a hundred metres towards the islet of Foradada. The final viewpoint, above the staircase that descends to Neptune’s Grotto, is among the most photographed panoramas in Sardinia. It works beautifully as an extension of the Bosa corniche — ideally at the wheel of a powerful, comfortable grand tourer that strings both itineraries into a single day.
8. The descent to Cala Gonone (SS125 and SP26)
From the pass above Dorgali, a tunnel punches through the mountain and the road plunges towards the Gulf of Orosei in a chain of hairpins framing one of the island’s most dramatic vistas: deep blue water sealed in by the limestone ramparts of the Supramonte. Only a few kilometres, but intensely concentrated. Pair it with the high section of the Orientale Sarda for a proper day of driving, with a lunch stop on the little harbour of Cala Gonone.
9. The Castelsardo coastal road (SS200)
A medieval town perched on its promontory, the Doria castle, the Gulf of Asinara spreading to the horizon: the state road through Castelsardo and on towards Valledoria is the definitive sunset drive of the north-west. Gentle curves, a relaxed cadence, the last light setting the town walls ablaze. Perfect as the homeward leg after a day spent between Stintino and the Costa Paradiso.
10. Stintino and Capo Falcone (SP34)
The north-west’s final ribbon of asphalt runs between lagoons, salt pans and coastal towers out to Capo Falcone, facing La Pelosa beach and the outline of Asinara. The road is flat and quick, the horizon endless, the colours pure Caribbean: the ideal finale to an itinerary starting in Alghero or Porto Torres. At dawn, with the Pelosa tower rising from turquoise water, it feels like driving through a photograph.
Which supercar should you choose for each kind of road?
Every route has its own character, and the car you choose reshapes the experience. This table helps you match them:
| Road | Driving character | Ideal type | Example from the fleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alghero–Bosa (SP105) | Wide, flowing seaside curves | Spider / convertible | Ferrari Portofino M |
| Orientale Sarda (SS125) | Mountain hairpins and straights | Pure sports car | Porsche 911 GT3 |
| Cagliari–Villasimius (SP17) | Fast, mixed coastal running | V6/V8 berlinetta | Ferrari 296 GTB |
| Costa del Sud (SP71) | Scenic route to be savoured | Roadster | Mercedes-AMG SL 63 |
| Costa Smeralda loop | A parade through luxury villages | Iconic supercar | Lamborghini Huracán |
| Palau–Santa Teresa (SS133bis) | Flowing state road with views | Grand tourer | Bentley Continental GT |
These are just six examples: the full fleet runs to over 100 models and 150+ versions, from chauffeur-grade saloons to hypercars. If you want to cut straight to the chase, browse the supercar selection for Sardinia or compare the complete Porsche range — the most versatile choice when an itinerary alternates mountain passes with coastal roads.
How do you actually organise a road trip like this?
The logic is simple: the car comes to the traveller, never the other way round.
- On arrival: delivery to the airports of Olbia, Cagliari and Alghero or to the island’s main ports, with the car waiting as you disembark.
- During your stay: delivery to your hotel, villa or directly to your yacht, for those who prefer to begin the journey from their own retreat on the Costa Smeralda or in the south.
- Combined itineraries: collection in one location and drop-off in another, so you can design point-to-point routes — Olbia to Cagliari along the Orientale Sarda, for instance — without ever doubling back.
Requirements and conditions are provided at the quotation stage.
When is the best time of year to drive in Sardinia?
From mid-April to June, and again from September to mid-October, these roads are at their finest: ideal open-top temperatures, sea already (or still) warm enough to swim, and light traffic even on the most celebrated coastal stretches. In the height of summer, the trick is to drive early — setting off at dawn on the Alghero–Bosa or the Villasimius panoramic road means having the tarmac to yourself, in the best light of the day.
Five things to know before you set off
- Fuel: petrol stations are scarce along the Orientale Sarda and in the Supramonte; start with a full tank.
- Photo stops: use the lay-bys only; stopping mid-corner on the SP105 or SP71 is dangerous as well as prohibited.
- Road surface: after heavy rain, mountain roads can carry debris, particularly in spring.
- Pace: the island’s most beautiful roads are best enjoyed at touring speed; the views reward those in no hurry.
- Planning: keep north and south for separate days; distances in Sardinia are measured in corners, not kilometres.
Ready to choose your road?
Tell our WhatsApp concierge the itinerary you have in mind — a weekend between Alghero and Bosa, a week from the Costa Smeralda to the Gulf of Orosei — and we will propose the right model, delivered to the exact spot where your journey begins. Request availability: Sardinia takes care of the road, we take care of everything else.