2025 Sardinia Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

🌍Listen up, everyone! Sardinia is a magical island hidden in the Mediterranean! On one side, there's a sea so blue it glows paired with cotton candy beaches, and on the other, thousand-year-old ruins telling mysterious stories. You'd really be missing out if you don't visit in this lifetime! 📍Location: Olbia, Sardinia, Italy 🏝️Friends! Sardinia's sea is as clear as jelly! As the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, it hides milk-white beaches, emerald bays, and steep canyons. Every photo you take is wallpaper-worthy! 🌞The best time to visit is spring and summer! From April to August, the sunshine is perfect - you can jump into the jelly sea for fun or hike through canyons to chase mountain breezes. Locals flock to the beaches during their holidays, relaxing and playing in the water. The vacation atmosphere is at its peak - you'll regret not going! 🏖️【Coastal Edition】Sardinia's sea looks like it's been color-enhanced! Emerald green waters lap against milk-white beaches, lighthouses on cliffs twinkle, and you can just sit on a rock as the sea breeze lifts your skirt. Every casual photo looks like a romantic scene from a movie, and even time seems to slow down. 🏛️【Civilization Edition】Standing on the moss-covered Nuragic towers feels like touching a heartbeat from 3,000 years ago! These mysterious structures built from giant stones hide the wisdom of ancient Sardinians. With the sunset glow falling on the ruins, the weight of history pulls you straight into a time tunnel. 🌿【Hiking Edition】The trails of the Gennargentu Mountains are full of surprises! Wildflowers cover the hillsides, goats hop between rocks, and from the summit, you can see the emerald sea cutting through green mountains. When tired, just lie on the meadow and watch the clouds drift by - even breathing tastes like freedom. 🍷【Food Edition】In Sardinia, your stomach must also take a vacation! Bite into culurgiones (spinach and cheese dumplings) that burst with flavor, paired with a sip of tannic Cannonau red wine, then try a piece of freshly caught grilled octopus - so delicious your eyebrows might fall off. A true food paradise! ✨【Town Edition】The cobblestone streets of Alghero sing! Colorful houses hang lace curtains, accordion music from street performers drifts into cafes. Buy a saffron seafood paella and sit by the harbor, watching fishing boats return as the sunset turns the entire sea red. There's poetry in everyday life here. 【Diving Edition】Put on your goggles and plunge into the crystal sea! Underwater caves look like fairy tale castles, colorful fish swim past you, and occasionally you'll encounter shipwrecks covered in coral. Sunlight shines through the water in beams, turning diving into a dreamy underwater journey. 🏡【Vacation Edition】Sardinia is perfect for those who just want to relax! Glass houses on cliffs offer sea views from every window, private beaches with loungers await, and the butler brings you iced Sardinian honey lemon tea. Take a nap listening to the waves - this is what a vacation should be! 🌟【Must-Visit Edition】Sardinia compresses paradise into reality! If you want to see the sea, there are 1,800 kilometers of coastline to choose from. If you want to explore ancient ruins, 7,000 sites await your discovery. Whether you want to play wild or just relax, Sardinia can satisfy all your desires. If you don't visit in this lifetime, it will truly remain an unfulfilled wish on your travel bucket list!

Did you know that the Gulf of Marinella is one of the wildest and most heavenly destinations in the whole Sardinia? Near Porto Rotondo, you will find emerald waters and white sand. Perfect for lovers of total relaxation, but also for sports enthusiasts. Welcome to Sardinia 🌊🇮🇹 #newyearadventure #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers #sardinia #italy

Sardegna ia a wonderful place to visit. wild and nature everywhere. the ocean is blue like a blue I never see. crystalline water and white sand beach. good food and nice people. expansive but manageable. good for family and friends trip. is located on the tyrrhenian sea. you can have boat trip and visit the different island or have a road trip through the montains. the typical place is “porceddhu” which is a pork cooked on fire. if you go for a boat trip you must take a swim on this bright water, you will never see a water like this. love this place. really recommend. ❤️ #tripblazers #fallingforfall #mytripvlog #beachlife #italy #italytravel

#mynovgetaway From the high limestone peaks of the Buttes, in the central-oriental part of Sardinia, come the waters of the most impressive waterfalls of the Island, one of the many magical features in the Ogliastra area.Smooth, vertical walls, covered by holm oaks and filled with Mediterranean fragrances, rise to reach heights of a thousand metres. The Buttes or 'Tacchi' (literally meaning Heels) owe their name to their pointed shape, like the heel of a shoe and characterize the inland landscape of Ogliastra, particularly that of Ulassai. It is a territory rich in underground waters: from the limestone elevations with gushing springs and streams that, during periods of floods, are the origin of evocative waterfalls. Those of Lecorci, half a kilometre from the inhabited area, emerge at the foot of ataccu, not far beneath the cave of su Marmuri, the largest on the Island. The path of the waters continues on downstream until it reaches, after three kilometres, the waters of Lequarci, the other waterfalls of Ulassai, the most impressive in Sardinia. The waters of the river of the same name, coming from the plateau of Baulassa and Martalaussai, descend down various rivulets from a limestone amphitheatre-style cliff, making a jump of nearly a hundred metres, with a width that reaches 70 metres. Then, they flow, gushing, for another height difference of 75 metres before spilling out into a myriad of little lakes. They are seven kilometres from the village, in the locality of Santa Barbara, where a there is a monumental forest. In the vicinity, you can also visit a church that has Byzantine-Romanesque architecture. On your nature itinerary, a green canyon awaits you and is several tens of kilometres long, accompanied by the flowing water. You can go up the Rio Lequarci rivulet, to reach the top of the waterfall, surrounded by lush vegetation. Otherwise, there are dozens of other trails that you can take, between the karst rocks.

Everyday, find a reason to celebrate 🎉 This was our last dinner in Sardinia 😩 we cannot wait to find a way back to this enchanted island. At dinner, we celebrated a beautiful journey around the northern coasts of this island filled with excitemnt, romance, and some of the most electric blue water we've ever seen

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#summervacay When I'm snorkeling, and the captain tosses bread into the water, being instantly surrounded by countless small fish – it's genuinely so much fun! And when hunger strikes, you can simply drive your Seabob to a nearby island and have the restaurant send a speedboat to pick you up. Private boat charters are absolutely the way to experience Italy! The "jelly sea" is truly addictive; every summer, I just want to head straight for the Mediterranean. Four years ago, during an economic boom, we rented a 71-foot Princess yacht for a week-long island hopping trip in Greece. But these days, who isn't looking to cut down on spending? For our day trip to Sardinia, Italy, we chartered a 40-foot Antares 12, which was perfectly sufficient for two of us! I have to say, chartering a private boat is the only real way to explore the Mediterranean! It offers incredible freedom in terms of time and location. For example, we absolutely loved La Maddalena and couldn't resist spending two full hours there. In contrast, we just had a quick swim in Golfo Aranci before turning back, with absolutely no itinerary constraints. We even spent a thrilling half-hour chasing dolphins! #Sardinia #Italy #PrivateBoat #Mediterranean #Seabob #JellySea

If you’ve already been to Cinque Terre, Amalfi and looking for a more niche, purer Mediterranean island, then you can’t miss Sardinia! It is the second largest island in Italy, known as the “Maldives of Europe” and boasts emerald-like waters, smooth white sandy beaches, rich history and pristine nature, perfect for a summer vacation! 🚗How to play in Sardinia? Understand geography first! Sardinia is large and divided into several main regions: •North|Costa Smeralda Emerald Coast: The most famous resort area with clear waters and high-end resorts for those who love high-quality beach life. •South|Around Cagliari: The seat of the capital, rich in life, good beaches, and more affordable prices. •West|Alghero: Known as the “Catalan town”, it has a pleasant climate and beach + culture. •East|Orosei Bay & Cala Gonone: The most scenic coastline for those who love hiking, nature-loving travelers. 📌 Suggested route: If there is not much time, you can choose the northern or eastern focus to play an area, do not be greedy to go the whole island, it will be too rushed. 🏖 Day 1 - Arrival in Sardinia + Resort stay •It is recommended to fly to Olbia Airport (North) or Cagliari Airport (South) • Self-drive pickup, highest degree of freedom🚗 •Experience pristine life with a stay at a seaside hotel or agriturismo (country homestay) • Dinner recommended local restaurant try suckling pig (roast suckling pig) + seafood pasta 🛥Day 2 - Day Trip to the Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda) • Must-visit beaches: Spiaggia del Principe, Capriccioli Beach, Liscia Ruja • Optional sea excursions (Recommended Traveling to book a one-day charter boat): Check in La Maddalena Islands •Evening visit Porto Cervo, a luxury port, a star resort 🏞 Day 3 - Orosei Bay Hiking Expedition + Celebrity Beach •Boat or hike to: Cala Luna, Cala Goloritzé (super beautiful photos!) •If you don’t want to hike, opt for a boat trip from Cala Gonone • It is recommended to bring water shoes + snorkeling equipment, the sea water is super clear, the underwater world is stunning✨ 🏛 Day 4 - Explore the town of Alghero + caving • Stroll through the old town of Alghero, colorful houses + Spanish flair • Tour of the Grotta di Nettuno • Enjoy the sunset 🌅 with a spritz at the beachfront bar in the evening 🍷 Day 5 - Local living experience + off-island • Recommended experience: local vineyard wine tasting, small town morning market to buy specialties •Specialties: bottarga (dried caviar) + pane carasau (Sardine pizza) 🍝Must-eat food recommendations • Roast Suckling Porceddu: A Sardinian specialty, crispy and delicious • Seaweed Pasta Ricci di Mare: Order super fresh at a seaside restaurant! •Bottarga: The Sardinian version of "seafood truffles", great on noodles •Culurgiones: Sardinian specialty dumplings shaped like a braided bag with a cheese + mint filling •Perfect with a glass of Sardinian red wine Cannonau! 📝Practical Tips •🚗 Recommended self-driving: The island’s bus system is limited, self-driving is the most convenient way (Jet-Ting and others can be booked) •🕶 Best travel season: May ~ October, July-August hottest and busiest •📶 Network signals It is generally recommended to download offline maps in advance •💳 Most places support credit cards, but gas stations recommend cash •🧴 Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, snorkel essentials! Sardinia is the kind of place you love the more you live, without the hustle and bustle of over-commercialization or the exhaustion of “celebrity” checking in. Only Mediterranean blue, green mountains and simple locals. Suitable for slow feelings, suitable for short escapes. 📌 If you are planning a trip to Italy, you might as well set aside a few days to come to Sardinia, it will be an unexpected surprise!

Visiting time: May 18-26, 2025 The first highlight is the Saint Remy Fortress in Cagliari. Climbing up the fortress platform, you can enjoy a wide view and feel refreshed. The old town is not big. You can walk around in half an hour. The scenery along the way is beautiful. If you slow down and savor it carefully, you can spend two hours leisurely. In the evening, you may want to go to Antica Cagliari Ristorante not far away to taste authentic Sardinian cuisine to put a perfect end to this day. The second highlight: Poetto Beach, which is close to the city, stretches for 8 kilometers. There are few tourists on weekdays. Emerson Private Beach rents lounge chairs. It costs 25 euros to rent one. It is the first row by the sea. The lounge chairs are very comfortable. You can swim, eat and drink, and stay for a few hours. It is pleasant and beautiful. There are no foreign tourists here. On weekends, locals bring their families to play, which will be crowded, but there are not many people on the private beach, which provides a good opportunity to observe the behavior of Italians. The third highlight is Alghero: This city is more commercialized than the capital. There seem to be more foreigners than locals, and prices are relatively high. But the city is built along the coast, and the heavy ancient city walls are majestic. Walking on them, the sea breeze blows on your face, the sea water hits the coast, and the waves are shocking. Leave the city wall, walk into the winding alleys, find a sun terrace to enjoy a drink, and then go to the pre-booked hotel, such as Al Refettorio, to spend a wonderful night. The fourth highlight: Cala Dragunara is a small bay near Algher. The water is clear and there is no wind. The sea is as calm as a mirror. There is a family restaurant that provides a variety of drinks and food. It also rents lounge chairs and parasols. Reading, watching the scenery, eating, drinking and having fun here is very interesting. Our itinerary Cagliari - Su Nuraxi do Barumini - Alghero - Porto Cervo, Porto Cervo can be completely ignored and is worthless. There are many rich people here, the prices are surprisingly expensive, the hotels are not authentic, and the service attitude is humble, which makes normal people feel uncomfortable.

#ThailandFlightEvent If you go up to the observatory in Cagliari Old Town, you will see a view that overlooks the entire city at once. I recommend you stop by because you can see the beautiful panoramic view of Cagliari. 📍Via Santa Croce, 35, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italy #italytravel #EuropeanTravel #OverseasTravel

#ThailandFlightEvent Like all Italian ports, Cagliari was full of its own unique port sentiment. In particular, you could see old ships anchored. I recommend the restaurant inside the dock above the sea where you can have a drink while looking at the beautiful scenery. If you go to Cagliari, I recommend you also stop by the port. #italytravel

#ThailandFlightEvent Cagliari Port I parked at the Cagliari Port and visited the seaside promenade to watch the sunset. It's well-maintained and good for walking, so it's good to take a walk when it gets cool. I recommend it because you can enjoy the sunset over the sea while walking. #italytravel

#ThailandFlightEvent Cagliari Beach has fine sand, so it was a place where my back didn't hurt even if I lay down for a long time. Of course, there were many companies that rented out sunbeds, but if you bring your own parasol and sunbed in advance, you can enjoy the beach to your heart's content without paying the expensive 15 euros per person, so if possible, I recommend bringing your own. #italytravel

Sardinia is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, west of mainland Italy. About an hour by plane from the mainland (direct flights available from Rome, Milan, etc.), it is a place where you can encounter crystal clear waters and rich nature, and is also known as "Italy's last unexplored region." Emerald green waters, dramatic rock faces, and an endless sky. A place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the luxury of simply surrendering yourself to nature. But that's not all, the small towns and ports are also very attractive. Walking through the cobblestone alleys, you can feel the scent of the local people's lives and history. Another attraction is that you can enjoy a good balance of both beaches and towns by renting a car to travel around the island. This island is highly recommended for those who prefer nature to the city and those who want to experience the "real Italy" that has not been overly touristed. Access: About 1 hour by plane from Rome, Milan, Naples, etc. / Ferry also available Main tourist areas: - Costa Smeralda: Luxury beach resort area - Alghero: Historic old town and beautiful evening scenery - Cagliari: Port town in the southern part of the island with a living atmosphere Recommended time: June to September (suitable for beach activities) / May and October are quiet with few people #Italy #Sardinia #European travel #Overseas travel strategy

Sardinia is an Italian island, so they sell a lot of Mediterranean food. I was looking for a Mediterranean restaurant, and I found this place because the photos were so pretty, the ratings were good, and it was right in front of the ocean, so I made a reservation right away! Have you seen the restaurant where you can see the beach through the glass as soon as you enter..🩵 It's a really pretty restaurant where you can eat and jump right into the beach🌊🐳🐟 I remember admiring the scenery the whole time I was eating because it was so pretty..! I like eating fresh seafood by the sea, so I ordered the Nuska seafood platter. The raw shrimp, scallops, oysters, and sashimi were all fresh and not fishy at all..!🦐🦪 Everything was perfect, including the ravioli, pasta, and calamari (fried squid) that I ordered together..!✨ If you go to Sardinia, you must visit here🤍 📍 Nuska beach restaurant Via Mar Adriatico, 34, 07026 Pittulongu SS, Italy ⏰Opening hours 12:30 - 22:30 ✔️It's close to Olbia, so it's good to visit when you go to Olbia 🩱Wear your swimsuit inside so you can eat and go into the water..🏊🏻♂️🫧 #Emotional cafe #Italian travel #Sardinia #Italy #Overseas travel #European travel #Travel plan #trip

Sardinia, a dazzling gem in the Mediterranean, is a paradise for beach lovers, history buffs, and adventurers alike. The island is renowned for its pristine white sand beaches, emerald waters, and rugged coastal cliffs, offering breathtaking natural beauty. You can explore ancient Nuragic ruins, hike through the vast Gennargentu Mountains, or unwind at luxurious seaside resorts. Whether savoring local delicacies like culurgiones and Cannonau wine, diving into crystal-clear coves, or immersing yourself in the vibrant cultural scene of towns like Alghero and Cagliari, Sardinia offers an unforgettable experience of charm, adventure, and tranquility, making it a must-visit destination for all.

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#0yentripJanuary2025 ▼Sardinia, an island full of charm An island that is about an hour away by plane from Rome🏝️ The sea in Sardinia is said to be one of the most beautiful in the world💖 The water is so clear that you can see the bottom even at great depths. The emerald sea was sparkling and beautiful! Even though it is an island, it is the second largest in the Mediterranean after Sicily. A rental car is required, so I reserved an automatic car, but when I went to the reception desk, they had already rented everything and I only had a manual car, so what should I do? I had some trouble with that. lol When I actually visited, the cityscape, the historic buildings, the food, the nature Everything was full of charm. #tripwithkids #triptoitaly

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Ristorante Menhirs is a restaurant located in San Pantaleo, Sardinia, Italy. Specializing in traditional Sardinian cuisine, it is well known for its handmade pasta, fresh seafood, and locally sourced meats. It is also famous for its barbecue, where you can watch the chefs grilling your food, and the seafood is delicious. The restaurant has a charming Mediterranean atmosphere and a cozy outdoor terrace in harmony with nature, making it a great place to enjoy both the atmosphere and the taste. 📍Ristorante Menhirs località orte e, Via Ort' 'e Corru, snc, 09070 Putzu Idu OR, Italy #European travel

Sardinia, one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean, is a fantastic travel destination known for its natural beauty and cultural diversity. The island boasts pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, making it an ideal place to relax and enjoy water activities. The island offers a variety of landscapes, from rugged coastlines to lush mountains, providing great opportunities for hiking and mountain biking. Visitors can explore historic cities like Cagliari, which features landmarks such as Castello Castle and vibrant markets. Sardinia is also famous for its archaeological sites, such as Nora and Bronzono, where one can discover the island's rich history and ancient culture. The local cuisine offers delicious traditional dishes like **rusticada** and **spanx**. Combining natural beauty, rich history, and diverse culture, Sardinia is an ideal destination for a delightful vacation filled with discoveries.

#beachlife With historical roots, exemplary cuisine, brilliant weather and as the title suggests blue water and white sands. There wasn't any reason to miss Sardinia when visiting Italy. Sardinia has a picture perfect coastline that sports Mediterranean's most exquisite beaches. Speaking of Beaches and among what's on offer, Spiaggia di Sa Colonia shines with its secluded, unspoiled allure. Situated near Cagliari in the south, this sandy refuge boasts lovely golden sands, gentle sloping dunes, juniper trees, and a wide shore fronted by shallow water, perfect for a swim. Moving on to the capital, Cagliari, you’ll come across the lengthy Poetto Beach, a dynamic expanse arching along the Gulf of Angels. Poetto Beach, graced with white sands and shallow blue waters, lies adjacent to the Molentargius-Saline Regional Park, known for its pink flamingos. It’s also a prime destination for water sports like kitesurfing, and dining and drinking at beachside restaurants and bars. #beachlife #italy #bonjiorno #bluewater

#summerdestinations Olbia, Sardinia 🇮🇹 trip!! Another day - another beautiful beach!! Porto Taverna, with turquoise sea, white sand is one of the most visited spots in Sardinia. The views of the #tavolaraisland from port taverna is just magnificent. Keep capturing and saving your memories. #portotaverna #beach #olbia #sardinia #italy🇮🇹

#weekendgetaways Spectacular, we had the whole day on the beach with our umbrella, the waters were super clean, we took our sandwich and drinks and snacks, free parking and 3 minutes to the beach, lots of vendors whatever I was looking for hahaha, I would like to go again before leave Italy Beautiful beach, excellent facilities, family friendly, dog friendly as well. Highly recommended

We went to south of Sardinia in September. The GB team played freezby . I was just a supporter. The beauty of the sea, coast water sun is unbelievable. The sea is aquamarine colour. Recommend to rent a villa and live there for a while if you you can afford it