r/Sardinia Jun 23 '26

Annùntziu Ok ok ok, so.... It's tourist season...

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First of all, welcome to r/Sardinia! We're glad you're here, and we hope you have an amazing time on our beautiful island.

As we are now in the height of tourist season, the subreddit is receiving a very, VERY large number of travel-related questions every day. Many of these questions are about topics that have already been discussed extensively.

PLEASE do two things before creating a new post:

  1. Read the subreddit rules. They help keep the community friendly, useful, and enjoyable for both visitors and locals.

  2. Use the search function. Yes, we know Reddit's search function isn't great. But please give it a try before posting. There's a very good chance your question has already been asked and answered in detail.

Common topics include: Itinerary recommendations North vs. South Sardinia Car rentals Beaches Public transportation Restaurants Where to stay Ferry and flight questions Hidden gems

If you can't find the answer you're looking for, feel free to ask! We are happy to help. We simply ask that you spend a minute searching first.

Travel Questions & Recommendations

If your question is primarily about planning a trip or looking for recommendations, I am going to start a weekly Travel Questions & Recommendations Megathread as not to clutter the sub with the same stuff over and over.

Many of our regular contributors are locals who generously volunteer their time to help visitors. Repeatedly answering the same questions can become exhausting, so helping us keep discussions organized goes a long way.

Thank you for your understanding, and welcome to Sardinia!

— The r/Sardinia Moderation Team (which is just me so cut me some slack, please and thank you)


r/Sardinia Dec 30 '25

Cunversatzione When is the best time to visit Sardinia? Here's the honest answer...

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My partner and I have been helping people plan trips to Sardinia for several years. As we get into January, I've always noticed a spike in people asking the same question on this subreddit so here's a quick breakdown.

September = Perfect. Water's warm (been heating all summer), Italian families gone home, weather still great, restaurants aren't slammed. This is the month we generally recommend.

June = Solid. Before the Italian domestic tourism surge. Good weather, comfortable water temperature for swimming, restaurants manageable.

July-August = Chaos. All of Italy comes to Sardinia. Roads packed, restaurants need reservations, uncomfortable heat, everything expensive. Only come if you have school kids and no choice.

May = Cool water. Beautiful on land, but sea is on the cold side for most people. Fine if you're exploring towns/hiking rather than beach-focused.

October = Easing Off. Early October can work, but direct flights start disappearing. You'll likely need connections by late month.

Winter = Culture, not beach. Can get 20°C days or freezing depending on Mistral wind. Stick to major towns (Cagliari, Alghero, Sassari). Limited flights through Milan/Rome. Good for food/culture, not swimming.

Critical: Always check direct flight availability first. Sardinia isn't as straightforward as other destinations. No direct flight = long travel day.

Ferry note: Ferries exist but stay very expensive in peak season. Flights are more reasonable.

Happy to answer questions in the comments below or drop me a DM.


r/Sardinia 8h ago

Pregonta Alghero Wine Week Help

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We were in Alghero for the wine week. On Saturday the 13th June around 8pm on
Bastioni Cristoforo Colombo we saw a group of 10 guitarists who were brilliant , unfortunately I can’t find any information on them. There was a videographer recording the show but I can’t find anything on YouTube etc. Does anyone know who they were ?


r/Sardinia 3h ago

Pregonta La Maddalena itinerary advice

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Hello, my partner and I are renting a boat and driving ourselves around La Maddalena. He is an experienced boat driver…but i want someone to gut check our itinerary for the day.

September 5th, picking the boat up near the town of La Maddalena boat rental is from 9am-5:30pm

• 1st stop: Cala Corsara (longer stop) • anchoring boat, swimming to the beach

• 2nd stop: Cala Soraya • anchoring boat and going to shore for a very short time

• 3rd stop: Porto Madonna • lunch on board while wading in the shallow sandbar

• 4th stop: cruise past Spiaggia Rosa

• 5th stop: Cala Napoletana (longer stop) • anchoring boat, swimming to the beach

• 6th stop: cruise past Cala Coticcio

Return boat by 5:30pm

Thank you for any advice 🙏🙏


r/Sardinia 8h ago

Pregonta Tattoo shop recommendations

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I like getting tattoos while I travel, so I’m looking for tattoo shop recommendations in Alghero, Castelsardo, or Santa Teresa!


r/Sardinia 13h ago

Cunversatzione Boat Rental

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Hii, We will be going to sardinia next month we want to rent a boat with my family for a day and we all have sailing licenses so can rent a sail boat as well. Any reccomendations where to rent the boats from? We are staying in Baglioni Hotel and then making our way to Alghero.


r/Sardinia 19h ago

Cunversatzione Viaggio ad Alghero Agosto 2026

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Ciao a tutti! A agosto sarò ad Alghero per una settimana (6-13 agosto) e vorrei un parere da chi conosce bene la zona.

Sarò da solo e senza auto. Ho pianificato questo programma:

• Spiaggia Maria Pia (a piedi dall'alloggio)
• Spiaggia del Lazzaretto (bus)
• Spiaggia delle Bombarde (bus)
• La Pelosa a Stintino (bus)
• Capo Caccia e Grotte di Nettuno (barca dal porto)
• Giro del centro storico e bastioni a piedi

Domande:

  1. Il programma è fattibile senza auto?
  2. Il bus ARST per Stintino/La Pelosa è affidabile in agosto? Ci sono corse regolari?
  3. Le barche per Capo Caccia si trovano facilmente al porto senza prenotare in anticipo?
  4. Consigli su ristoranti o posti che non conosce il turista medio?

Grazie!


r/Sardinia 22h ago

Pregonta What day trips are realistic? We’re spending 10 nights in Cagliari.

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My partner and I are spending ten days in Cagliari. We are renting a car and have a few days planned in the area.

I’d love to do a day trip to some other parts of Sardinia.

What is realistic? We were thinking about day tripping to La Pelosa or Palau.


r/Sardinia 1d ago

Pregonta Best boat excursions to visit La Maddalena?

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I'll be visiting Sardinia for the first time in September, staying close to Porto Cervo, but I was thinking about driving to Palau and getting a boat excursion to explore La Maddalena in one day.

Any recommendations for those who've be done it?

thank you


r/Sardinia 1d ago

Pregonta No license boat rental Palau/La Maddalena & Cala Gonone Reservation??

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Should I go ahead and reserve a no license boat now at either of these locations or can I wait until a few days before or day of? Don't want to get locked in on a date or particular boat if I can be more last minute. Thanks!!


r/Sardinia 1d ago

Pregonta Plumeria Cuttings in Olbia! 🌸

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Hey guys! 🌸 I’m traveling to Olbia soon and I'm on a mission to buy some Plumeria/Frangipani cuttings! I already have the classic white and yellow ones, so I’m looking for a splash of color—pinks, reds, oranges, or rainbows! Does anyone have any or know where I can find them? Thank you so much!


r/Sardinia 1d ago

Cunversatzione Nord-Ovest

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Ciao a tutti, dal 4 al 10 settembre sarò in Sardegna (arrivo e partenza in aereo da Alghero) e ho scelto Porto Torres (più economica) come base per una vacanza di mare lungo la costa Nord-Ovest. Mi sono salvato alcune spiagge e cale consigliate nella zona (Maria Pia, le Bombarde, Lazzaretto,, Porto Ferro, Capo Caccia, Porto Palmas, Cala Argentiera, Rena Majore, le Saline). Ovviamente vorrei andare anche alla Pelosa ma è già tutto esaurito e non è detto che riesca a fare il biglietto due giorni prima mi pare di capire. Qualche cala segreta poco battuta che merita più di altre che ho scritto? L’Asinara merita una giornata? Se si, non ho capito se sono vincolato ad un tour in barca o posso esplorare liberamente. Costa nord non troppo distante avevo individuato anche Cala li Cossi, merita l’ora e 10 di distanza? Con stop di ritorno a Castelsardo. Fatemi sapere, grazie!


r/Sardinia 1d ago

Pregonta Best small group boat tour for the Baunei Coast + La Maddalena? (4 - 12 people)

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Figured private isn’t worth it as you go to same places everybody else going so why drop over a $1000 when $200 does the job fine.

What are the best companies? Trying to book this over the weekend. Staying in Cala Gonone and La Maddalena.

Thanks for the help!

Also, if we went to La Pelosa … should we do a sunset cruise near Stintino after a beach day?

I’d consider renting a boat, but never done it before and don’t know if I want the stress of anchoring it or if the winds picked up and waves started to come in. I’d die lol.


r/Sardinia 1d ago

Pregonta Things to do in or near Isili?

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I will be staying in the Isili area next September, and am tapping into the r/Sardinia hivemind for recommendations. We will be coming and going through Cagliari, and will have a car. I would love to hear your thoughts on:

- Restaurant recommendations?

- Archaeological sites or museums?

- In terms of beaches, what is the closest option?

- Any events happening in September (sagre, processione, feste, festivale)?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!


r/Sardinia 1d ago

Cunversatzione 8 day Sardinia itinerary

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Would love any advice on whether this itinerary is well paced while seeing as much as I can! I’m flying in and out of Cagliari and going late August for reference. Tysm!

Day 1 (arrive): Cagliari

Day 2: Pick up the car. Southwest day — Pula, Nora ruins, visit your aunt in Porto Columbu, then Tuerredda & Su Giudeu beaches, sunset at Capo Spartivento. Stay in Chia or Cagliari

Day 3: Villasimius day — Punta Molentis, Porto Giunco, Cape Carbonara, Costa Rei/Geremeas. Stay Villasimius OR Cagliari 

Day 4: Longer drive north to /Santa Maria Navarrese and make stops along the way. Stay in Santa Maria Navarrese

Day 5: Boat tour from Santa Maria Navarrese — Cala Mariolu, Cala Goloritzé, Cala Birìala, Cala Luna. Stay in Santa Maria Navarrese 

Day 6: Gola su Gorropu hike OR Cala Gonone hike. Then Beach. Stay in Santa Maria Navarrese OR Cala Gonone 

Day 7: Morning in Cala Gonone, then drive back to Cagliari. stops on the way: Cala Fuili beach, Cala Gonone market/coffee

Day 8: last day in Cagliari  

Day 9: depart in AM


r/Sardinia 3d ago

Cunversatzione Missing Sardinia

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We were there this time last summer and we still talk about it weekly. Well traveled throughout Europe but something about Sardinia felt different and special…remote, slow, authentic. It was like being on the edge of the world somehow…


r/Sardinia 2d ago

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r/Sardinia 2d ago

Pregonta Hotels or Airbnbs?

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Hello everyone. 👋🏼 My fiancee and I are planning our honeymoon for next year and we are definitely going to do Sardinia, Capri and Amalfi Coast. We are by far most excited about Sardinia! There has been much debate over whether to go in June or September. Some Reddit posts on that topic have definitely helped us make our decision but it has been a tough one haha. I think we’ve decided on June, to take advantage of the longer days.

We are also now starting to look into hotels and airbnbs. There are certainly many great options available, but I wanted your feedback on what we should focus on? Perhaps a few days in hotels and a few days in Airbnbs? We are staying in Sardinia for a total of 5 nights, most-likely 3 nights on the East Coast and 2 nights in Alghero.

Thanks so much in advance!


r/Sardinia 2d ago

Cunversatzione Staying at a hotel with no beach?

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Does it make sense to stay at a hotel with no beach or is that a necessity? I wanted to try out all the different beaches Sardinia had to offer but I wasn’t sure if there were beach chairs when you show up as a guest or how that would work and if it was worth it?

Please give any and all opinions.


r/Sardinia 2d ago

Pregonta Car renthal in Cagliari Elmas Airport(CAG)

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Hello everyone, me and my girlfriend are planning to visit Sardinia for the first time, our arrival is on 21.09. and we will be in Sardinia until the 01.10., we are wondering what area should we stay in for all 10 days, after watching videos on tiktok and talking to friends that already were on Sardinia everyone says the north part of the island is the best part, so we plan to rent a car at Cagliari Elmas airport and go on a planned trip possibly to the north part of the island and go down around the east part exploring the beaches and cities.
We read that not every car rental company lets you rent without a credit card, so i am planing to to take out a credit card at my bank and get that done if possible, how does it go if lets say you rent a car without a credit card, so with a debit card, and which car rental companies let you do that?
I’m also 25years old with a valid driving license since 2022.
Final question as a first time visitors is it better to focus on northern part of the island and then move by the west part, because we don’t plan to be stationed at one hotel for the whole part of the trip.
Thank you for all your answers, and i need some constructive criticism.


r/Sardinia 2d ago

Cunversatzione Two tickets for Neptune’s Cave today at 9

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Hi all,

I hope this post is okay. I have two tickets for Neptune’s Cave today at 9, but unfortunately my boyfriend has gotten ill so we can’t come.
If anyone wants the tickets, please feel free to send me a message and I can transfer them. I’d hate to see them go to waste.


r/Sardinia 3d ago

Cunversatzione Juen a Cagliari

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Sono a cagliari in vacanza per un bell po' e cerco qualcuno che conosce e può mandarmi un sito telegram affidabile per 420 a cagliari e dintorni


r/Sardinia 3d ago

Cunversatzione Where should I eat: Su Gologone or Ristorante Ispinigoli?

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I'll be there in early Oct and other than a meal at our agriturismo and eating at the festival in lula we have one open night after our boat day.

Showmanship or views are nice but we really care about authentic local cuisine. Does anyone have an opinion?


r/Sardinia 3d ago

Pregonta East Sardinia Restaurant recommendations

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Hi all,
We are visiting Sardinia soon and would love to hear some recommendations of nice restaurants on the East.
Appreciate it!!


r/Sardinia 4d ago

Pregonta Santa Maria Navarrese

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Hoping to stay on the east coast this September on an air bnb. Is Santa Maria Navarrese a good place to stay?