SARDINIA HOLIDAYS IN ONE WEEK
Latest update: June 2022
Do you have one week in Sardinia? I’ll give you one Itinerary for each area with places to visit, things to do & where to stay in Sardinia. Everything you need to know to plan your Sardinian Holidays, already tested by me for your convenience!
Are you planning a fabulousholiday in Sardinia but only have one week?You have no idea how many emails I receive asking mewhere to stay, what to do, and which areas of Sardinia are the best for a one-week vacation. I can relate, trust me! I know how difficult it is to plan a one-week itinerary when the timing is tight, and I’m here to help you craft a great Sardinia holiday for you!
Before jumping to the juicy part (my free – ready to use 9 Sardinia Itineraries), let me tell you that It took me a hell of a lot of time to put together this article for you! After receiving countless emails and messages filled with all types of requests, I decided to create the itineraries based on your frequently asked questions:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SARDINIA HOLIDAYS AND ITINERARY FOR ONE WEEK
Click on the link to go to the related question
What are the Best Places for a Holiday in Sardinia?
Where to stay in Sardinia? What are the Best Accommodations, Hotels, and Resorts in Sardinia?
Which Sardinia airport is best to fly in and out of the Island?
What are the best things to do/places to see in one week’s holidays in Sardinia?
Is this particular Sardinian itinerary good for me?
What are the distances between places in Sardinia, and how long does it take to get there?
My Sardinia Holidays!Beautiful deserted Cala Domestica Beach at the beginning of October!
WHERE ARE THE BEST PLACES FOR A HOLIDAY IN SARDINIA?
There are so many to choose from.This is the question you always ask me when planning a trip to Sardinia. Which are the best places to visit in Sardinia? In this article, I’ve divided my Itineraries based on the best locations, so you have to pick the one that best fits your criteria!
Knowing Sardinia and its provinces, I’ve chosen the ones that will give you a great experience even if you only have seven days on the Island. I put them together based on the distances between the locations and the things you will be able to see.
WHERE TO STAY IN SARDINIA? BEST HOTELS & RESORTS
Another very hot topic! After choosing the location for your Sardinia Holidays, the next step is finding the right place to stay. I took the time (You have no idea how much time!!) to check out thebest hotels/resorts dealsfor you. I will give you some info about each and the possibility of booking immediately. My advice is always the same: Don’t wait too long before booking, as the best hotel deals in Sardinia are gone as soon as Jan/February. I had a hard time finding availability for the best hotels most of the time!
HOT TIP: How to get the best Hotel Deals in Sardinia!
All the Accommodations recommended by me here are taken from Booking.com, which is the website that I am using the most lately for my bookings.Are you still not sure about where to stay? Easy! Just book more than one property.
Make sure you choose the option “free cancellation,”and in the end, you won’t lose your chance, and you can cancel the others! I’ve done it several times; it works like a charm! 🙂
WHICH SARDINIA AIRPORT IS BEST TO FLY IN AND OUT OF THE ISLAND?
Crucial decision, as depending on where you decide to fly in/out of Sardinia, your Itinerary might change considerably. Some of you will land and depart from the same airport. Some others choose two different airports.In my Itineraries, there is always a mapthat specifies the start and ending point,including the Sardinia airportyou will have to use. This part can be flexible if you don’t mind driving for 2-3 hours.
If you want to know more check out my page on getting around Sardinia
UNMISSABLE THINGS TO DO AND PLACES TO SEE IN SARDINIA IN ONE WEEK
For each day in every Itinerary, I added a clickable button saying “Itinerary detail,” In there, you will find adetailed recap of suggestions about things to do in that specific location. Sometimes, I already have an article that talks in-depth about one particular place. If so, I’ll link to it, and you’ll find everything you need, from themust-see locations and best beaches in Sardinia, where to eat, and more!
More things to do in Sardinia
Things to do in Sardinia during Summer
Things to do in Sardinia In Winter-Off season
IS THIS SPECIFIC ITINERARY GOOD FOR ME?
To try and make things easy for you, after showing you the map with the route for each Itinerary, I’ll state three main highlights about that specific route (for example, “good for relaxing, for beaches, trekking, Sardinian cultural experience, etc.). This way,you will know straight away if that specific Itinerary might work for you or not!
DISTANCES BETWEEN PLACES IN SARDINIA AND HOW TO GET THERE
So, how do you get to Sardinia and move around? This is where most of you get a bit confused and lost!
I added a chapter below to clarify things, with aSardinia mapstating the distance between the airports and thecommon misconceptions about the connections in Sardinia. A Map is always helpful if you plan on renting a car, so don’t skip that part 🙂
WHY THIS SARDINIA HOLIDAYS GUIDE?
From many of the emails and comments I’ve received over the past few years, I realized that people might be confused, and looking for help, because they have a wrong idea of how big Sardinia is. I’m here to help you in realizing the best way to create your Sardinia Itinerary, considering the following points:
1 | SARDINIA IS BIGGER THAN YOU THINK!
Especially when planning a one-week holiday to Sardinia, you need to consider the distances between the North/ South and the East/West coasts and vice-versa.
Many of you commented with an itinerary idea, asking me if it’s doable and adding too many places. I know it isn’t easy to let something out of the list!) butin many cases, covering everything in Sardinia in one week is impossible.
When planning your trip, you need to remember that Sardinia is a rather big island, and unless you rush from one place to another, staying there for just a few hours and driving to the next place, you can’t see it all.
And most importantly, is this something you want to do? If you only have one week in Sardinia,I think it is much better to choose two or three destinations in the same area/province and enjoy more days of discovering these areas.
For your convenience, below is theSardinia map of theProvinces.
I’d say for one week, two provinces, three max, if you include driving from the airport to your final destination, are ideal.
As you can see from the map above, to cover the main distances in Sardinia by car takes almost 2 hrs to more than 3 hours (not taking into consideration the traffic and only choosing the fastest route, which is not the best for landscapes)
2 | GETTING AROUND BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN SARDINIA IS NOT EASY
Unfortunately, in Sardinia, the roads connecting the big cities/airports and the tourist destinations are few, and it might be pretty challenging to move from one coast to another (especially driving from the east to the west coast and vice-versa).
IMPORTANCE OF RENTING A CAR IN SARDINIA!
I advise you torent a carif you can as this is the best way to have a smashing holiday in Sardiniaand discover the most remote locations and beaches on the coast. Many people rent online way before their holiday because it is more convenient and less stressful, and you will find many more options than renting on the spot when you arrive.
YOU CAN RENT YOUR CAR DIRECTLY HERE!
This website is my favorite as it compares all the biggest car hire companies, and the prices are low!
A note for you: In this box, you don’t have the option to pick up the car at one airport and drop it off at another. But after you click the search button, you can change it. Don’t worry, I had this “issue” but I sorted it out quickly.
If you can’t rent a car, you will be stuck with buses that take twice as long or trains (not so many choices here), and you’ll always have to consider at least 1/2 changes for the longest routes.
I’m writing another blog post addressed to all the people who can’t afford to rent a car and wish to visitSardinia by using public transport.If you are one of them, stay tuned and subscribe to get an email when the new post is published!
So here we are, to the core of the article! Below you will find several (reasonable!) Itineraries are ready to choose from if you have onlyone week for your fabulous Sardinia Holidays!
I’ve divided the itinerary into days you should spend in each location with a brief recap of the main attractions in these places.
I also link to my other articles where I talk more in-depth about everything, andeven my recommendations regarding accommodation, Hotels, B&B, villas, and resorts for each location in Sardinia.
One last piece of advice, if you have already decided to come to Sardinia, don’t wait too long before booking your stay.
The best, cheapest (but also the luxury) hotels and resorts in Sardinia might not be available anymoreor might have limited availability and higher prices.
SARDINIA HOLIDAYS BEST ITINERARIES
NORTH EAST SARDINIA Olbia/Palau/San Teodoro
NORTH WEST SARDINIA Bosa/Alghero/Stintino
NORTH SARDINIA Gallura/Costa Paradiso
SOUTH EAST SARDINIA Cagliari/Villasimius/Costa Rei
SOUTH WEST SARDINIA Cagliari/Piscinas/Oristano
SOUTH SARDINIA Cagliari/Chia/Villasimius
WEST SARDINIA Oristano/Alghero
EAST SARDINIA Golfo di Orosei/Cala Gonone
CARLOFORTE SARDINIA Isola di San Pietro/Portoscuso
Itinerary #1 | SARDINIA HOLIDAYS: NORTH-EAST COAST
Olbia – Golfo Di Orosei area – San Teodoro – Budoni
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
If you want to relax and take it easy, enjoying fabulous beaches and wild nature
If you fly in and out from Olbia airport, meaning minimum stress at your arrival/departure.
If you want to see fewer places but have a more “in-depth” Sardinian experience
Day 1: Olbia Airport
This Itinerary starts at Olbia airport. Depending on what time your flight lands in Olbia, you can either rent a car and drive to your first destination: Cala Gonone (Golfo di Orosei).
If the flight arrives late in the afternoon (let’s say after 7-8 pm), I’d suggest you to find a Hotel in Olbia and spend the night in there (click to find the best accommodation in Olbia)
Day 1/4: Cala Gonone
This is my personal favorite spot in Sardinia, Iff you read my comments you already know it 🙂 Discover the wild beauty of the Golfo di Orosei having as a base one of the most enchanting and vibrants villages in the area!
Cala Gonone is the perfect location for Boat trips, driving to the main attractions (more on the Itinerary detail tab) or just relaxing and strolling around the pier, eating a gelato or trying a nice restaurant!
Day 4-7:San Teodoro
San Teodoro is another favorite of mine (for different reasons). Beautiful white sand beaches, combined with a bit of nightlife if you fancy sipping a co*cktail or dance in one of the famous night clubs, or if you prefer a more relaxed vacation, drive to one of the nearby Agriturismo for a typical Sardinian dinner!
Note: San Teodoro is not just for young people looking for some fun. If you have a car, the beaches nearby are spectacular and there are other activities suited for families and people that are not into the “party scene”
WHERE TO STAY IN NORTH EAST SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B nearCala Gonone, San Teodoro, and Budoni
HOTEL BUE MARINO
Enjoy beautiful views of the entire Gulf of Orosei from the panoramic terrace and relax in the hot tub. The beach is right across the street.The hotel features comfortable rooms with A/C, many of which have a sea view! Guests rating: 8.5
Price p/p:From 40 Euros
HOTEL SANDALYON
If you want to wake up and simply walk to the beach? This Hotel is perfect for you! At just 100 m from la Cinta beach, it features a restaurant and spacious rooms. It is also great if you are a group of 3 people! Guests Rating: 7,9
Price p/p:From 70 Euros
HOTEL BUDONI
Just 200m from Porto Ainu beach and4 km south of Budoni. It offers elegant rooms with light colour schemes, free Wi-Fi and patios overlooking the large garden. Alovely Hotel, good location and affordable! Guests rating: 7.9
Price p/p:From 50 Euros
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Itinerary #2 | NORTH WEST SARDINIA HOLIDAYS
Alghero – Bosa – Stintino & La Pelosa Beach
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
If you are into nice beaches but alsowant to see more of Sardinian Heritage and cultural sites and enchanting traditional villages like Bosa Marina, recognized as one of the best “borgos” (small villages) in Italy.
If you love shopping for typical Sardinian products and handcrafts, as Bosa and Alghero in particular have plenty of shops to choose from and you will find the perfect souvenir to take home with you!
If you are flying in and out from Alghero Airport and want to see one of the most incredible beaches in Sardinia (Yes, I’m talking about La Pelosa beach). You can’t visit Alghero and miss Stintino’s best beach!
Day 1-2: Alghero Area
This Itinerary starts at Alghero Airport. You will have 2 days to explore this famous city and if you like the vibe and the activities I propose on the “Itinerary Detail” tab, you can stay longer and reduce you time in Stintino.
Alghero is one of the most iconic cities in Sardinia where tourists and locals mingle together. I like the views of the sunset on the sea from the city and the fact that there are so many things to do, restaurants to try and sites to visit!
Day 3-4:Bosa/Bosa Marina
Bosa is an enchanted small village, It was love at first sight for me! Constructed around the banks of Temo river, you will recognize the place very easily for its colorful houses, a mix of modern and traditional architecture and for the famous Malaspina Castle.
A true Sardinian gem you can’t miss, with tons of activities and lovely places to eat or drink your italian “aperitivo” sitting in a bar overlooking the river!
Day 4-7:Stintino
As I said, you can’t go to Alghero and skip Stintino. The small village itself it’s lovely and the things you can do in the surroundings, including at least one maybe two visits to “La Pelosa”, space from beach bumming tofinding some local bottegas where you can buy typical Sardinian products or have a great boat trip.
Perfect to chill down and enjoy the atmosphere of a very relaxed village overlooking the sea (to reach La Pelosa,from the village it might take from 3 to 8 minutes by car, depending on where you are located)
WHERE TO STAY IN NORTHWEST SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B near Alghero, Bosa Marina, andStintino
HOTEL CALABONA
Panoramic sea views with amazing sunsets! The Hotel is just a 15-minute walk from Alghero’s historic centre. Outdoor pool with hydromassage jets, a paddling pool, free WiFi and a private beach. Guests Ratings: 7.8
Price p/p:From 80 Euros
HOTEL STELLA MARIS
Located at 200 meters from a partner beach with parasols and sun loungers in Bosa Marina. Free parking, free bike hire and free Wi-Fi. The bus stop for Bosa city centre is less than 10 minutes’ walk. Guests Ratings: 8.2
Price p/p:From 50 Euros
HOTEL 103 STINTINO
This lovely Boutique Hotel is A 15-minute ferry ride from Asinara National Park. It offers some facilities, such as a bar and certain units at the property include a fantastic terrace with views of the port. Guest ratings: 9.7
Price p/p: From 33 Euros
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
If you are flying in and out of Olbia Airport and you want to avoid the super turistic Costa Smeralda. If you are in need of a more chilled down holiday where you don’t have to worry about your dress code too much 🙂
You want to discover a less crowded area in North Sardinia, as Costa Paradiso is on average less touristic than the rest of the North, even during peak season, and enjoying some of the finest beaches in Sardinia anyway.
You are a very active person and you enjoy water sports such as Windsurf, Kitesurf, snorkeling & Scuba Diving. Both Santa Teresa and Costa Paradiso are perfect locations if you want to spend your days in the water !
Day 1-4:Santa Teresa
This Itinerary also starts (and ends) at Olbia airport (with the possibility of flying out from Alghero airport). Santa Teresa di Gallura is probably the best base to explore North Sardinia, both east and west, depending on what you want to do.
In this itinerary, I am using Santa Teresa as a point to discover the north west part but it’s very convenient to check out the east coast as well. Not to mention that Santa Teresa itself is lovely enough to just spend a whole week in there!
Day 4-7:Costa Paradiso
I’ve spent a whole week in a small family villa in Costa Paradiso(I went to Badesi beach and loved the sunsets over there!). It’s really perfect for a super chilled out holiday (in my case!) but also for kite surf and windsurf fanatics, as Isola Rossa it’s super famous for these sports and attracts many aficionados 🙂
I’ve never tried myself but I know where all these places are in Sardinia, you can’t really miss them when the sky above the sea is dotted with colorful “parachutes” (pardon me for my ignorance, but they are so beautiful to watch anyway!)
WHERE TO STAY IN NORTH SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B near Santa Teresa Di Gallura, Costa Paradiso, andIsola Rossa
Hotel Marinaro
Santa Teresa Di Gallura
The Hotel is situated in the historic centre of Santa Teresa Di Gallura, close to the tourist harbours.The Marinaro is close to the famous the beach Rena Bianca, where you can spend pleasant hours sunbathing and swimming. Guests Ratings: 8.5
Price p/p:From 35 Euros
Resort Gravina
Costa Paradiso
Dreamy!!Located a few minutes by car from the coast and its beautiful beaches, Resort Gravina – Costa Paradiso has a free-form outdoor pool set in relaxing garden. It offers self-catering apartments with a private entrance. Guests Rating: 7.1
Price p/p:From 50 Euros
Hotel Corallo
Isola Rossa
Set in the fishing village of Isola Rossa, the Hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant with Sardinian food. Some offer a private terrace or balcony with beautiful views. Meals are served out on the panoramic terrace Guests Rating: 8
Price p/p:From 46 Euros
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Itinerary #4 | SOUTH SARDINIA HOLIDAYS EAST COAST
Cagliari/Villasimius/Costa Rei
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
You land and depart from Cagliari Airport this itinerary is perfect for you, as the distances are easy to cover from all these destinations, which means, less stress for you and more time to visit these marvelous places!
If you are a beach lover and you want to relax and swim in crystal clear waters, practicing watersports (another great location if you are into Kitesurf &Windsurf) and if you like to have bars and restaurants on the beach or very near to it
If you like lively villages with plenty of options for eating out and have a drink, which means that this itinerary is very versatile, and can be the perfect choice for solo travelers as well as couples and families.
Day 1-3:Villasimius
Just the panoramic route from Cagliari Airport to Villasimius is worth it! Now they created a relatively new road which is supposedly faster and easier, but I STRONGLY recommend you to take the scenic route as you will drive with the coastline on your right, up to the hills so that you will see the sea below.
Villasimius itself is super lovely and lively with tons of activities and nice places to try (more on tis on the “Itinerary Details tab), coming soon, as I’m working on it as you are reading this!
Day 4-7:Costa Rei
Very convenient from Villasimius, a zero-stress ride, pretty quick and easy. Costa Rei is less than 20 minutes ride away from your first stop, with its 12 km long sandy beach waiting for you. I used to spend my summers in Costa Rei in a typical “villetta” with the whole familyfrom age 8 to age 15 every year, and loved it each time!
Now it is more modern and with more facilicities than in the past, but the beauty of “Lo scoglio di Peppino” on the beach still remains untouched! You might be wondering: “What on earth is “Lo scoglio di Peppino”?! 🙂 More on the Itinerary Details!
WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTH EAST SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B near Villasimius, Punta Molentis, andCosta Rei
Hotel Mariposas
Villasimius
The Hotel offers free WiFi, a garden and an outdoor pool.All rooms at Hotel Mariposas are air-conditioned and include a TV, minibar and desk. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and a bidet. Guests Rating: 9.5
Price p/p:From 65 Euros
Hotel Torre Salinas
Costa Rei
Free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a children’s playground. Right on the beachfront, the hotel has a sun terrace and fitness centre and a private beach and bike hire is available. Activities offered: horse riding, cycling and canoeing. Guests Rating: 8.3
Price p/p:From 94 Euros
I Panorami Di Castello
Cagliari
Located 5 km from Poetto Beach, and 200 mt from Bastione di San Remy, It offers pet-friendly accommodation in Cagliari. It boasts fantastic views of the sea and is a great choice if you are interested in old town explorings. Guests Rating: 9.8
Price p/p:From 37 Euros
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Itinerary #5 | SOUTH WEST SARDINIA HOLIDAYS
Nebida/Piscinas/Scivu/Oristano/Is Arutas/San Giovanni Di Sinis
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
Want to visit a relatively undiscovered (by the tourists at least) part of Sardinia, more wild and almost exclusively frequented by local people, the “weird Sardinians” 🙂
If you are looking for a quiet vacation, away from the crowds, love to discover more than just beaches but also some nice spots on the Hinterland and some areas surrounding the beaches
If you land and depart from Cagliari or Land in Cagliari and depart from Alghero, as from Oristano it’s about 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach both Airports. Quite convenient!
Day 1-4:Nebida
The Nebida area is so worth it! For the landcsapes, the beautiful panoramic views from the street and obviously for the magical sunsets over the sea. The first timein the Iglesias area is an incredible experience even for the locals. With its abandoned minerary sites, traditional villages and makestic rocks in the middle of the sea, Nebida (and surroundings) is a must if you want to visit the south west coast of Sardinia.
There are so many different things you can see in this area that I wasn’t even sure whether to include the second stop in Oristano (still worth it and doable in 1 week, but slightly rushed).
So you might consider this Itinerary as 2 separate ones or combine the two if you really want to see both areas! And it’s actually perfect if you have 10 days, 5 days in each destination!
Day 4-7:Oristano
Strategically located right in the middle of the west coast, Oristano is another area which is well worth visiting if you want to combine culture and beautiful beaches all in one! From stoppingby one of lovely traditional villages to visiting some ancient ruins, Oristano really has it all. The touristy areas are not many and usually they are popular amongst people who travel by caravanas there are several dedicated areas for it.
You don’t want to rent a caravan or you don’t have one? no problem, with a simple car you will be still able to see most of the beautiful attractions I’m going to list on the “Itinerary Details” tab here!
WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTH WEST SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B near Nebida, Piscinas, andOristano
L’incanto Tanca Piras
Nebida – Gonnesa
Fantastic Swimming pool,big garden with BBQ facilities, thisself-catering 2 bedroom house for 4 people has stunning views over the sea, private access to the beach at 200 m and 10 min drive to Nebida/Masua. Guests Rating: 9.1
Price p/p:From 60 Euros
Sa Corti De Sa Perda
Piscinas
Sa Corti De Sa Perda offers panoramic views across Piscinas, a famous Sardinian village. It features rustic-style rooms with afurnished patio. The rooms are set in the annex of a farmhouse dating back to the 1700s. Guests Rating: 8.8
Price p/p:From 29 Euros
Casa Vacanze San Giovanni
San Giovanni Di Sinis – Cabras
Located in front of a sandy beach, Casa Vacanze offers air-con, garden, balcony, and free private parking. Set on 2 floors, it features a seating area with kitchenette, a TV and a washing machine. Good for 4 people.Guests Rating: 8.6
Price p/p:From 41 Euros
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Itinerary #6 | ALL SOUTH SARDINIA HOLIDAYS
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
You are planning on landing and departing from Cagliari Airport, as it’s easily reachable in a bit more than one hour drive from both sides of the coastline
You want to visit some of the most stunning beaches in South Sardinia, as well as archeological sites and local villages, without using the car for too long to reach your place of interest
If you have already been to Sardinia and only had the time to visit the northern part of the island and you now want to complete your exploration and see how diverse Sardinia can be!
Day 1-4: Cagliari/Pula
Start your Sardinia holiday in the beautiful capital : Cagliari (my hometown!). Beautiful beach town and tons of things to do in the surroundings, before heading to either Santa Margherita di Pula or the great beach houses on the south west coast. You will find so many great beaches one after the other and you’ll be able to also visit interesting archeological sites in Nora.
If you visit the south of Sardinia you can’t skip Su Giudeu beach and Tuerredda.Even before reaching the beach your jaw will drop at the panoramic views along the road, 100% guardanteed!
Day 4-7:Villasimius
A holiday in south Sardinia wouldn’t be completed without checking out the gorgeous Villasimius, both town and beaches are incredible, lots to do, restaurants to try and activities for everyone!
This is a super popular spot in Sardinia and not by coincidence, the best accommodations and hotels around are almost always sold out way before the peak season. As already mentioned for my previous South east itineray, even the road to get there is unmissable!
WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTH SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B near Villasimius, Chia,Tuerredda and Santa Margherita Di Pula
Janas Hotel
Villasimius
Janas Hotel is just 2 km from the coast and its beautiful beaches. It offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared terrace, and a continental-style breakfast. The rooms are elegantly decorated with a flat-screen TV. Guests Rating: 9.5
Price p/p:From 48 Euros
Hotel Acqua Dulci
Chia
THIS IS MY ABSOLUTELY FAVORITE! Hotel Aquadulci is set in a peaceful location on Sardinia’s southern coast, directly connected to the sandy beach of Su Giudeu. The garden with palm trees includes a swimming pool.Guests rating: 8.8
Price p/p:From 158 Euros
Hotel Costa Dei Fiori
Santa Margherita di Pula
The Hotel offers 2 seawater swimming pools (one is an infinity pool boasting a stunning view of the sea) a restaurant, a café and elegant and refined rooms. Parking is free, private or shared balcony or patio. Wi-Fi is available. Guests rating: 8.3
Price p/p:From 130 Euros
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Itinerary #7 | SARDINIA HOLIDAYS: WEST COAST
From Cagliari, passing through Oristano, Stintino and leaving from Alghero
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
If you want to check out all the most iconic places of the west coast, the “less popular one” and dive into the real Sardinian culture, seeing some incredible beachesalong the way too!
You land at Cagliari airport and depart from Alghero airport. Going back to Cagliari in this case is not recommended unless stricly necessary as you will lose one precious day to get back to the south.
You are into archaeology, natural and historical sights besides the splendid beaches (such as ancient ruins, fascinating grottos, Nuraghes and also a bit of hiking/trekking if you are an active person.
Day 1-3:Oristano Area
Three days in the Oristano area are mandatory, from the big town to the small little villages in the surroundings, there is plenty to discover here (more on the “Itinerary Details” tab). I love the vibe in Oristano, it is more genuinely “Sardinia” than some other touristic places and being a local I appreciate when tourists take the time to vist it.
Not to mention that I’ve seen all the beautiful beaches in the area, some of them are truly unique in Sardinia and the sea is also great. Only one note: be careful when swimming and don’t venture too far from the shore as there are strong currents underwater.
Day 3-5:Alghero Area
With this Itinerary you will have some more time to discover the beauty of Alghero, the hystorical city center and plan some more activities in the surrounding areas.
There is so mch to do that I’ve already written anothe super comprehensive blog post with a list of activities to try while in Alghero (as usual you will find more details in the tab “Itinerary Details”)
Day 5-7:Stintino La Pelosa
Ihave to repeat myself here, as you might have not read the intro to the North west Sardinia Itinerary, but not staying in Stintino while in Alghero is considered a “sacriledge” by the locals, as La Pelosa beach (literally meaning “hairy woman” in Italian by) is one of the most beautiful beaches not only in Sardinia but in Europe.
Needless to say, a stop of 1-2 days here is mandatory and great to chill out and relax, away from the chaos of the big cities, and nothing is better than a marvelous beach to end your trip in Sardinia with the fireworks! 🙂
WHERE TO STAY IN WEST SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B near Cagliari, Oristano, Alghero and Stintino
Hotel Flora
Cagliari
Featuring a traditional restaurant, the 4-star Hotel Flora is located in central Cagliari, just 800 m from the harbour (which is a perfect location!). It offers free WiFi, and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV. Guests rating: 9.1
Price p/p:From 52 Euros
HotelVilla delle Rose
Oristano
The Hotel is located in Oristano’s centre and offers free parking and a restaurant serving traditional Sardinian specialities and wines. It can organise many activities, such as horse riding, snorkeling and windsurfing courses. Guests Rating: 8.2
Price p/p:From 32 Euros
B&B Stella Marina
Stintino
B&B Stella Marina features rooms with sea views and a sweet breakfast served daily. The nearest beach is 3 km from the B&B, and the harbour is just a 5-minute walk away. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Good Location to drive around. Guests Rating: 8.6
Price p/p:From 33 Euros
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
You want to see what is in my opinion as a local, the best of the best in Sardinia! I know tastes are personal but when it comes to rate the Golfo di Orosei, Sardinian people all agree: that place is truly a natural paradise.
You are flying in and out from Olbia Airport, but you are flexible with the driving and could consider also Cagliari Airport (and if you are able to stay more than 1 week, let’s say at least 10 days, this is even more doable)
If you love both beaches, water activities and wild nature, including trekking, hiking, biking, but you would also love to see the traditional Sardinian culture, village and food. The Golfo di Orosei area really has it all!
Day 1-4:Cala Gonone
Already mentioned on my “Sardinia Holidays: North East Itinerary”, Cala Gonone is really the perfect location to choose as a base if you want to discover the Golfo Di Orosei Area. It’s not the only village around but definitely the most convient one as it’s on the beach and has plenty of restaurants and bar.
If staying on the beach is not mandatory for you and you want to base yourself in a more traditional Sardinian Village, you can also consider staying inOrosei and Dorgali. Still lovely but you’ll have to drive a bit more.
Day 4-7:Baunei Village
Located on the southern end of Golfo di Orosei, I consider Baunei, a small village on the mountains with a beautiful view of both the coast and the Gennargentu mountains as the true Sardinia experience.
I recommend you to stay in there for a few days to discover a totally different side of Sardinia and also to have easy access to the path that leads to Cala Goloritze’, one of the most incredible beaches in Sardinia, declared Unesco Heritage site. You can’t visit the Golfo di Orosei and skip this!
WHERE TO STAY IN EAST SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B near Orosei, Cala Gonone and Baunei
Albergo Diffuso Mannois
Orosei
The Hotel is located at 1.8 km from the sea and offers free WiFi, bikes, parasols and sun loungers at the private beach. Staff can advise on the wide variety of activities nearby like hiking, diving, and mini cruises around the Orosei Gulf.Guests Rating: 9
Price p/p:From 68 Euros
Hotel Bue Marino
Cala Gonone
(Already suggested on the first itinerary!) Features apanoramic terrace and relax in the hot tub. The beach is right across the street.The hotel features comfortable rooms with A/C, many of which have a sea view! Guests rating: 8.5
Price p/p:From 40 Euros
B&B Dommu Agostina
Baunei
Set in Baunei, B&B Dommu Agostina offers a garden, terrace and classic-style rooms with a balcony. Free WiFi is available in public areas, and the beaches of Santa Maria Navarrese are a 15-minute drive away. Guests Rating: 9.7
Price p/p:From 35 Euros
MORE OPTIONS FOR HOTELS,RESORTS, VILLAS AND APARTMENTS IN
OROSEICALA GONONE BAUNEI
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Itinerary #9 | SARDINIA HOLIDAYS IN CARLOFORTE
San Pietro Island, Carloforte, Portoscuso – The Unknown Sardinia!
THIS ITINERARY IS GOOD FOR YOU IF:
“If you would like to discover the wild beauty of Sardinia in a tranquil non touristy setting and you don’t mind staying in one place for the whole time .”
“You are interested in beautiiful beaches and coves as well as rocky shores and rugged coastline sceneries. Carloforte has it all and you will be amazed by its beauty.”
If you love nice typical villages and a holiday centered on slow peace, discovering the small streets and having lots of interactions with the locals”
Day 1-2: Cagliari
This Itinerary starts at Cagliari airport. Depending on what time your flight lands in Cagliari, you can either rent a car and drive to your first destination: Carloforte Island (and the village of Carloforte
If the flight arrives late in the afternoon (let’s say after 7-8 pm), I’d suggest you to find a Hotel in Cagliari and spend the night there (click to find the best accommodation in Cagliari)
Day 2-7:Carloforte Island
Carloforte is such an underrated beautiful place to book your Sardinia holidays! It’s mostly frequented by locals during summer and populated by the Carlofortini (people of Carloforte) all year round. The biggest curiosity about Carloforte is that they don’t consider themself to be Sardinian because they ancestors came from Liguria (Genova), so their dialect is a lot more similar to the Genovese one.
Set aside for this very peculiar particular about this lovely little island on the southwest coast of Sardinia, I think that if you’re looking for something truly unique, Carloforte with its village and marvelous beaches is what you need!
WHERE TO STAY IN CARLOFORTE – SARDINIA
Best Hotels, Resorts, B&B In Cagliari, Carloforte,Isola Di San Pietro
WANT TO KNOW SOMETHING MORE?
Check out the Infographic I put together for you with some fun facts about Sardinia!
THIS IS MY SARDINIA MODEST VIDEO!
As I said, just shots with a super old mobile phone. But I have chosen the song as it’s in Sardinian language from a Sardinian band called “Tazenda”. Every time I listen to it I get the chills.
The first video is all beauty, this one is all heart from a local who loves her island more than anything!
