Located just 30 km from Olbia on the northeastern coast of Sardinia, Cannigione is a hamlet of Arzachena, known for being one of the best-equipped and most sought-after tourist destinations. It’s an excellent starting point for exploring the Costa Smeralda, thanks to its proximity to Arzachena, Porto Cervo, Baja Sardinia (10 km away), and Poltu Quatu, all easily reached by car.
Cannigione offers remarkable services and attractions. Its town beach, characterized by pale sand and azure water, is ideal for families and snorkeling enthusiasts. From Cannigione port, you can also embark on a boat excursion to the enchanting La Maddalena Archipelago National Park.
To easily get around Cannigione or the surrounding area, you can rent one of our scooters. If you’d like to explore the Costa Smeralda, we recommend renting one of our cars, with home delivery available. Finally, for those who need to travel to and from Cannigione for work or to transport goods, we also have vans and commercial vehicles available for rent.
Cannigione is undoubtedly the ideal base for visiting the Costa Smeralda and its most famous towns: Baja Sardinia is just 10 km away and can therefore be easily reached with one of our rental scooters or cars.
A little further along the coast are Poltu Quatu, Porto Cervo, and Porto Rotondo. Along this stretch of coast, the beaches of Capriccioli, Cala di Volpe, Liscia Ruja, and Romazzino are definitely worth a visit. Heading north toward Palau, you can quickly reach La Conca, Tanca Manna, Mannena, Barca Bruciata, and Isuledda.
Da Cannigione consigliamo poi di partire per una gita in barca verso La Maddalena e il suo arcipelago, durante la quale potrete visitare anche Caprera e fare il bagno in acque cristalline e incontaminate. Il centro turistico di Cannigione offre anche una gradevolissima spiaggia cittadina attrezzata di ogni servizio, un attivissimo porto turistico e un lungomare animato da bar e ristoranti.
Finally, if you’re a nature lover beyond the sea and beaches, the Cannigione area also offers the Padula Saloni pond, a must-see at dawn and dusk for the vibrant colors of the surrounding bushes, and Punta Occhione, from whose summit you can enjoy a splendid panorama that encompasses the entire gulf all the way to Palau’s Roccia dell’Orso.
One last tip: If you’re staying for a few days, head to Arzachena and from there take the famous Trenino Verde (Little Green Train) from Palau to Tempio: you’ll pass through magical landscapes in an atmosphere of times gone by.
Here are the things not to miss in Cannigione:
La Mannena Beach
Tanca Manna
Le Piscine Beach
Rent a car or scooter in Cannigione and set off to explore this stretch of coast, between Palau and the Costa Smeralda, home to enchanting locations and dream beaches. At our car rental agency in the center of Cannigione, you can choose from small or large cars, scooters, or vans. You can also request a delivery service to have your vehicle delivered to your doorstep.
Traditional cuisine, excellent wines, and restaurants for every taste, open for lunch and dinner: like every tourist destination in Sardinia, in Cannigione you’ll savor the island’s excellent cuisine in establishments that promote and preserve the island’s signature flavors and hospitality. Being in Gallura, Cannigione’s Vermentino wine, naturally, reigns supreme, pairing predominantly seafood dishes, with the catch of the day as the main ingredient.
Here are our recommendations for where to eat in Cannigione:
This seafood restaurant aboard a barge on the Cannigione waterfront offers a varied menu featuring the catch of the day. The atmosphere is romantic, especially at the outdoor tables on the deck, where you can enjoy dinner under the starry Sardinian sky. The dishes are meticulously crafted using local, top-quality ingredients. The wine selection and homemade pasta are also excellent.
Located on the seafront and overlooking the Cannigione Harbor, Molo ’91 is a seafood restaurant that also offers pizza. The menu varies based on the catch of the day, which is why it’s written daily on a blackboard. The dishes are authentic and often original, the fish is always incredibly fresh, and the veranda overlooking the sea is a true gem for a special evening in Cannigione.
Located opposite the Fichi d’Indian Fir Island, in a prime spot overlooking the Gulf of Cannigione, this family-run trattoria and pizzeria offers traditional cuisine based on local produce and fresh fish, in a renovated and meticulously maintained location with an outdoor veranda. The pizzas are excellent, and their Vermentino is also worth a try.
In Cannigione, you’ll find numerous quality accommodations, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your needs while staying within a much tighter budget than on the nearby Costa Smeralda. We’ve selected a wide variety of options, from guest houses to 5-star hotels, all within this lively coastal village in the municipality of Arzachena.
Here’s where you can stay if you find yourself in Cannigione:
Founded in the early 1950s as a grocery store, over the years it evolved into a modern hotel and restaurant, which, thanks to the efforts of Bartolomeo and Bastiana, became a local landmark. Today, the hotel is a modern 3-star superior property overlooking the piers of Cannigione’s marina. It offers rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people and also offers half-board.
Minnanna’s House is a guesthouse located 50 meters from the marina, in the pedestrian square of the Church of San Giovanni Battista. It offers rooms furnished with custom-made furniture and white larch parquet floors, each with its own private bathroom. For cars, there are two large free parking lots nearby: the one on the marina (80 meters) and the one on Via G. Orecchioni (150 meters).
A romantic and refined structure, Grand Hotel Cannigione is a recently built, modern 5-star hotel that also offers a restaurant, a wellness center with spa, an outdoor gym, a meeting room, and a heated pool with relaxation area. The decor is inspired by ancient Sardinian style and recalls the colors and sophistication of the nearby Costa Smeralda.
Our car rental agency in Cannigione has a fleet of vehicles to suit every need: small, practical vehicles for getting between the town center and the beaches, larger vehicles ideal for families or groups of friends, or more elegant models for an evening on the Costa Smeralda. Whatever your travel preferences, we have the perfect solution for you.
If you need a van rental in the Arzachena area, our Cannigione location offers vehicles of all sizes, including box-type and refrigerated commercial vehicles. Demontis Autonoleggi is the perfect partner for transporting your goods and managing your daily roadwork, as we always guarantee inspected, high-performance vehicles for every type of route.
With our delivery service, you can rent a car or scooter in Cannigione and have it delivered directly to your door. At the port, at your hotel, or on your doorstep: just provide us with your location and we’ll deliver the vehicle to your doorstep. With Autonoleggi Demontis, car and motorcycle rentals arrive right where you want them!
Travel with peace of mind by choosing the comprehensive protection package from Autonoleggi Demontis: you’ll receive various additional coverages, such as the elimination of financial liability for damage and theft, or extended roadside assistance. Ask our offices for information and we’ll work with you to design the best protection package for your car or scooter rental.
With our 24-hour assistance service, you can request roadside assistance even in the event of a flat tire or flat battery. Visit our offices in Cannigione and combine this service with your car or scooter rental: if you need assistance, our roadside assistance company is just a phone call away.
If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation, with Autonoleggi Demontis you can do so free of charge: for prepaid reservations, a full refund will be given if you cancel within 48 hours of the rental start date, while for those with payment on collection, you can cancel free of charge up until the start of your trip.
Fill out the form below to request information about our rental services in Cannigione: cars and commercial vehicles are available for pickup at our downtown offices or at your home. Trust Autonoleggi Demontis for your Costa Smeralda vacation.
