Buddha del Mar

San Teodoro


Summer evenings at this Asian-inspired lounge in the town centre can resemble an MTV beach party, with the fun fuelled by dancing, cocktails and good vibes.


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Nearby San Teodoro attractions

1. Stagno San Teodoro

2.19 MILES

Nestled amid fragrant macchia and wind-eroded granite formations, and backing onto La Cinta beach, this lagoon attracts ramblers and birdwatchers. Keep an…

2. Isola Tavolara

8.51 MILES

Rising from the sapphire sea like some kind of giant sea creature, this rocky island is a sight to behold. The main draw is splashing about in the…

3. Tenute Olbios

11.37 MILES

Spread across 60 hectares, Tenute Olbios estate whisks visitors through the winemaking process in 1½-hour guided tours (€10), which head down to the…

4. Museo Archeologico

13.54 MILES

Architect Vanni Macciocco designed Olbia’s strikingly contemporary museum near the port. The museum spells out local history in artefacts, from Roman…

5. Chiesa di San Paolo

13.75 MILES

Worth a look is the 18th-century granite Chiesa di San Paolo, spectacularly topped by a Valencian-style multicoloured tiled dome (added after WWII).

6. Chiesa di San Simplicio

14 MILES

Considered to be Gallura’s most important medieval monument, this Romanesque granite church was built in the late 11th and early 12th centuries on what…

7. Capo Figari

15.72 MILES

Rising up behind the port are the craggy heights of Capo Figari (342m), which is now a minor nature reserve. Trails crisscross the macchia and lead up to…

8. Spiaggia Liscia Ruia

21.96 MILES

Though busy in peak season, this beach is a beauty – a long arc of pale, fine sand and crystal-clear water. It's close to the neo-Moorish fantasy that is…