Beautiful beaches
Soak up the sun and enjoy coastal activities
Lace up
Head out on hiking and walking trails
Ancient villages
Step back in time as you explore secluded villages
Wine and dine
Discover the rich flavours of Sardinia
Relax on blissful beaches and explore the rugged interior
With exquisite beaches lapped by crystal-clear waters, stunning scenery and its own unique identity – Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean. The people who call it home are fiercely proud of their idyllic slice of paradise.
With nearly 2,000km of coastline, Sardinia’s main draw is its beaches. Discover sparkling turquoise seas from the Golfo di Orosei in the east and Costa Verde in the west, to the southern Costa del Sud and Stintino in the north. The Emerald Coast is the playground of the rich and famous and undeniably beautiful, but Sardinia boasts everything from rocky coves and secluded bays to long stretches of white sand.
If you can drag yourself away from the coast, the island’s rugged interior is also well worth exploring. Hike through thick forests and mountain ranges and explore karst springs, valleys, caves and canyons. Sardinia’s three national parks – Gennargentu, Asinara and the Maddalena Archipelago – are ripe for exploring. Asinara is named after the resident albino donkeys and features a string of abandoned buildings, once part of the island’s notorious prison.
Sardinia’s central Mediterranean position means it was never left alone for long and the island is a tapestry of Roman and Carthanginian ruins, Genoan fortresses, Pisan churches and impressive Gothic and Spanish baroque architecture. DH Lawrence once likened the capital, Cagliari, to Jerusalem, saying it was ‘strange and rather wonderful, not a bit like Italy’. The pretty town of Alghero has a distinct Catalan flavour, its narrow lanes given both Italian and Catalan names.
Evidence of Sardinia’s ancient Nuraghic culture can be seen, with some 7,000 Nuraghi stone towers scattered across the landscape. With everything from fairy houses to tombs of the giants, they add to this island’s enigmatic and mysterious past.
Highlights
Take an invigorating hike through the granite Gallura Mountains and forests together with an experienced guide
Explore the enchanting Lainaitto Valley, stopping at Su Gologone spring and the Nuraghic villages of Tiscali and Sos Carros
Spend a day exploring the culinary traditions and rich heritage of Sardinia and master the arts of pasta and wine making at a Gallura farmhouse
Take an enthralling journey into the Zuddas Caves to see the exquisite aragonite concretions known as “cave flowers”.
Time spent in Sardinia is all about soaking up the sun on pristine beaches, exploring the rugged landscape on scenic hikes, delving into the island's heritage and, of course, sampling all its culinary delights. It makes for an unforgettable Mediterranean escape.
Melania Siriu
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Sardinia
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