Hi there, we’ve been in Sardinia for a few days now and the wind seems to be making the sea less calm, less blue and beach days a little tough. Any recommendations on things to do when it’s this windy? And how do I check which beaches are best in terms of wind forecast? Thanks

After a little bit of research I came up with this route for a 10 day stay in late September. It is our first time. What do you say? Ok, or did I miss something worth seeing?

Cagliari > Oristano > Bosa > Alghero > Orosei > cala Goloritze > Cagliari

Hello, i am on vacation here these days… unfortunately we have some medical issues and i was wondering if anyone could help me get some bellow medicine?

Amoksiklav 875 mg Sumamed 250 mg

I am close to Terravecchia

Thanks

It’s impossible to book on their official site , Watsup phones book 72h in advance. Any tips please how to book a ticket ASAP. Thanks

Hey everyone, I lost my Samsung S21 Ultra near the ENI station in Cheremule, Sassari. Someone picked it up and took it to Via Filippo Turati as i can tell from "find my mobile" but the battery is dead now and I dont know if he gave it to authorities or just stole it. Does anyone know who I can contact? I already wrote multiple emails and had calls but nothing seems to work. Any help would be lovely as I really need this phone back 🥲

Hi guys! Does anyone has experience with buying a house or apartment via Case del Parco in Sardinia?

Hi all,

We'll (my wife and I) be visiting Sardinia, specifically Golfo Aranci for 3 nights in a couple of weeks. We've never been anywhere on the Mediterranean aside from Spain and are excited about the beautiful beaches (and hopefully weather) but is anyone familiar with the area and things that are acheivable to do/see in the area without a car? I'd love to hire a boat for a day, but not sure if that'll be in the budget, but any ideas for a couple that loves Al fresco dining and laid back beach vibes beyond just enjoy the beach (which if that's all we do, still will be a lovely trip)?

Does anybody have any nice spa recommendations for a day visit? It's my fiancé birthday and if like to get him some relaxation.

Hi everyone!

My partner and I are planning a 10-day honeymoon in Sardinia and we’d love some help choosing the best bases to stay in during our trip. We are going in September/26.

We’re looking for a mix of beautiful beaches and a bit of everything else: - Beach clubs where we can relax in comfort - Scenic, quiet beaches to spend the day - Boat trips to explore crystal-clear waters and hidden spots - Towns or areas with a nice vibe in the evenings — restaurants, bars, places to walk around - One wine experience during the trip!

We don’t want to switch accommodations every day, but we’re thinking of splitting the trip between 2 or 3 strategic bases to get a good variety.

We thought about:

East Coast (Orosei / Cala Gonone) – 4 nights • Costa Smeralda area (Arzachena / Santa Teresa / Palau) – 4 nights • Stintino (Asinara area) – 2 nights

We’d love your input on: - Whether this route makes sense or could be improved - Which towns in these areas are the best to stay in - Must-see beaches, boat tours or beach clubs nearby - If we’re missing something unmissable (we’re open to changing things!)

Some questions we have: - Should we include the south (like Cagliari or Villasimius) or focus on the north? - Any favorite beaches, beach clubs, or boat trips you’d recommend?

If you’ve been and have any great tips — even if it’s just a favorite beach, hotel, or place to eat — we’d really appreciate it! Thanks so much in advance 😊

We are a young couple, staying in Orosei for 4 nights then hoping to explore the north. Want authenticity, not touristy spots

they're quoting €350 total including gas for 9 to 5pm boat rental (smallest boat) for early August. Is that normal? Can we get a cheaper rate at the port on the day of?

I'm spending 10 days in Sardinia this September and after doing a bit of research, I've come up with a few potential itineraries. Now I'm feeling a bit stuck on which one to choose.

What I'm looking for are good bases that offer a mix of beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, great dining options, and charming Italian town vibes. .

Which of my options sounds best?

Option 1

Sept 20-23: Cagliari

Sept 23-27: Cala Gonone or San Teodoro

Sept 27-30: Alghero

Option 2

Sept 20-23: Cagliari

Sept 23-26: Alghero or Castelsardo

Sept 26-30: San Teodoro

On vacation in Alghero, have been to Maria Pia beach, but would like to explore some other places. Considering renting a car for two days — it’s supposed to rain tomorrow — but what beaches/places should I see? Family with two children.

Tratta Olbia - Livorno per il 5/6 settembre. Il prezzo attuale é 110, conviene attendere nella speranza che diminuisca o é piu probabile un aumento?

Dando un'occhiata, mi sono accorto che i prezzi per i prossimi giorni (10/11/12/13) sono nettamente piu bassi quindi magari sotto data li abbassano?

I've just got back from a 10-night solo trip to North Sardinia and South Corsica and thought I'd share my experience in case it's helpful for anyone else. I'd wanted to go for ages, but was put off by all the comments saying there's no point going without a car (not an option for me when I go on my own). I ended up having to take some last-minute annual leave and just figured, "F it, let's give it a go!" I already suspected I'd want to go back to both places when I have more time and a vehicle, so I didn't put too much pressure to 'see everything' on this trip. That said, I'm not a fan of slow travel when solo, so I did fit a good amount in. Notes and itinerary below.

1) I am NOT recommending vehicle-free as the best option. If you are willing/able to hire a car - definitely do it. I 100% agree that you miss out on lots of great places/activities/accommodation by limiting yourself to public transport, plus you don't have the flexibility. However, I disagree that it's not worth going. I had a wonderful time and would definitely rather have had my trip than not gone at all.

2) I don't know if I was just lucky, but I was amazed at how quiet it was everywhere. I was expecting July to be overrun with tourists and holidaying locals, but it really wasn't. That made the irregular bus services much less of a concern.

3) If you're going to be relying on public transport, have some cash, stay in central accommodation so you're a short walk from everything you need and make sure you know bus/train timetables in advance. Some of them are difficult to find online, and some are out of date, so if you really need to get from A to B on a particular date, double check the times with the tourist office, a travel app or the bus stop/station (if there is one...). I generally found the buses ran very much to time, but I wouldn't plan anything crucial around them just in case.

4) I only booked the holiday 10 days before flying out there, so I wasn't able to book anything far in advance. The only transport I prebooked other than the flights was the ferry (think I'd have been fine as a foot passenger not to prebook this though) and my taxi back to the airport because my flight was too early to use the bus system. I also booked some daytrips to get to less accessible areas and get some socialising in.

5) There are extra buses (not sure about trains) over summer (July/August), so my itinerary might not work as well at other times of the year.

Day 1 - Arrived Olbia airport mid-morning. Caught bus line 2 to Via Mameli (every 40 mins, €1.50, paid cash on board) and then walked 7 minutes to my hotel, which provided luggage storage ahead of check-in. Wandered around on foot. Day 2 - Half-day small group tour of Costa Smeralda. Company picked me up a few mins walk from my hotel, and the trip was great. Arrived back early afternoon, changed quickly and then caught bus line 4 from Via Mameli to Pittulongu beach (every 45minsish, 10-15 mins, €1.50, paid cash on board). Stayed a few hours then got the bus back. Day 3 - Half-day small group trip to Capo Testo. Again, picked up a few minutes away from my hotel. Did a few hours of hiking with a fantastic guide then visited a nearby beach. The last stop on the trip was Santa Teresa di Gallura, so I stayed there instead of returning to Olbia (had checked with the company that this would be ok) and explored the town by foot in the afternoon. I stayed at a hotel in the centre. Alternatively you could get a public bus from Olbia to STdG and then get a different bus to Capo Testo from there. Day 4 - Walked to Rena Bianca beach (7-8 mins), where I had prebooked a space for the day. Day 5 - Walked to the harbour (9 mins) for a full-day boat trip to La Maddalena. Day 6 - Walked to the harbour to get the ferry to Bonifacio (50 mins, €35ish). Walked from the ferry port to my hotel just outside of the old town (only 15 mins but a hard slog carrying luggage up the hill in mad heat - if you don't want to arrive as a sweaty mess, I would recommend staying near the harbour). Explored the old town on foot. Day 7 - Walked to the far end of the harbour (20 mins) to get the boat shuttle to the Lavezzi islands. Bought a ticket (€36 return) at the ticket office and got on the next boat. They run at least once an hour, and it takes about 30 mins. You can stay as long as you want - return boat leaves every hour until about 19.30. There were only a few people on my return boat in the early afternoon. Day 8 - Had planned to get a mid-morning bus to Porto-Vecchio but was scuppered by the out-of-date timetables online (despite checking them with my hotel). Missed the first one because the old town bus stop shown on Google maps (and confirmed by my hotel) was no longer in use and couldn't then get to the stop at the harbour (where the little train leaves from) in time. I spent a few hours in one of the nice cafes by the harbour then walked to the right bus stop to get the first afternoon bus. There's no actual stop or stand here or anyone to ask about the buses... No bus turned up, so one of the people I was waiting with went to ask at the tourism office and it turned out the time had changed from the 12.45 shown on the company website/Google maps to 12.15, so we'd missed it. We tried to get a taxi as a group but were told there were no taxis available for the rest of the day. The next bus wasn't until 18.00, so I braved my first ever hitchhike. Was picked up within about 3 minutes from a petrol station a few minutes walk away (on the RHS of the road) by the loveliest lady who went out of her way to take me to PV bus station even though she wasn't headed there. Walked 7 mins from there to my apartment to drop off my bags. Then walked back to the bus station (which is clearly marked with timetables displayed) and got the beach shuttle to Santa Giulia beach (10-15 mins, a few Euros paid on the bus in cash for the round trip). Got the last shuttle back. Day 9 - Had planned to get a bus to Bavella or Conca, but lots of the area was closed because of forest fires, so I got the Ajaccio-bound bus and got off at Sartene (four buses a day in each direction, I got the second one, 1h 20ish, €9.60, paid by card on board, beautiful mountain scenery). Wandered on foot for a few hours in the lovely town then got the third one of the return buses but got off at Roccapina (25 mins, €4.80, paid by card on board). Walked down to the beach and from there climbed up to the tower for stunning views. You can also get to the lion rock from here. Had a quick swim then walked back to the bus stop to catch the last bus back to PV (55 mins, €4.80, paid by card on board). Plenty of spare seats on all of them. The last bus was about 15 minutes late, so I was getting a bit worried, but all the others were on time. Day 10 - Got the first beach shuttle to Palombaggia beach (25 mins, a few Euros paid on the bus in cash for the round trip). Stayed a few hours then came back on the shuttle and hopped off in the old town. Wandered around there on foot then walked back to my hotel down at harbour level (only 15 mins, but a steepish climb back up or the free electric shuttle if you want to be in the old town for dinner!). Day 11 - Prebooked taxi (25 mins, expensive at €60) to the airport.

Loved all of it - great people, beautiful towns, gorgeous beaches, long aperitivo menus, and the most insanely clear ocean ever. Took about 1 million photos.

i am going to alghero. is there any good clubs or partyes?

We recently stayed in Cala Gonone and rented a dinghy (self-drive boat) to explore the beaches of the Gulf of Orosei – including Cala Mariolu, Cala dei Gabbiani, Cala Biriala, and Cala Goloritzé.

To be clear: Yes, it’s an amazing experience. The coastline is breathtaking, the beaches are wild and stunning, and being able to choose your own route and timing is a big plus.

But here’s what I wish we had known before doing it. We decided to stay in Cala Gonone itself based on multiple recommendations, and rented the dinghy directly from the marina. However, to get from Cala Gonone to the start of the iconic beaches (around Cala Goloritzé), you’re looking at a very long ride, and a significant part of it is in open sea – not in small coves or calm waters.

We’ve rented boats in many places before, but this one was different. The ride involves open water conditions, which makes wave height and wind direction critically important. Even though we checked the forecast multiple times (wave height, wind, everything), the sea still wasn’t calm that day – and it made a big difference.

Unfortunately, during our trip, our son got injured when the boat hit a series of waves and slammed back down hard – he got hit in the nose and was in a lot of pain. At that point, we realized how isolated and vulnerable you are when something goes wrong.

It took us almost an hour to get back to Cala Gonone. There’s no quick rescue option – the nearby beaches are only accessible by sea, surrounded by cliffs, with no medical access, no staff, no facilities. If someone is hurt or seasick, one person has to manage the boat while the other tries to deal with the situation, and it can feel very overwhelming.

In retrospect, I would have much preferred to join one of the larger boats – even with other people – just to have trained staff, first-aid equipment, proper communication tools, and a bit more peace of mind.

So, for anyone considering the self-drive option – especially with kids – here’s my take: • Dinghies offer more flexibility and freedom, sure. • But this is not a sheltered bay – it’s the open sea, and you really have to factor in safety. • Throwing and retrieving the anchor, swimming to the beach, climbing back – it’s all more physical and less “easy” than it may look. • We also noticed that some of the larger boats can get all the way to the beach, so it’s not like you’re totally missing out by not piloting your own.

We still had a beautiful day, and the Gulf of Orosei is truly a gem – but next time, I’d prioritize safety and peace of mind over total independence.

Just wanted to share this in case it helps someone else make the right call for them.

Hello,

I have booked 6 days in Olbia with hotel in the city - Mercure Olbia.

Is it too much, I read that Olbia is a bit boring, but the beaches in the coast of that region are really nice to visit. We plan to do that with car on morning and afternoon but evenings we would like to wonder in the city.

Should I modify the trip to spend more time in villasimius ?

Hi all,

Me and my boyfriend are going to Sardinia 27 Sept – 3 Oct. We land in Cagliari and will be staying in Villasimius for the week.

We want to rent a car but ideally one that doesn’t need a big deposit. I saw Centauro mention “no deposit required” – has anyone used them and can confirm if that’s true?

Also, if you have any tips or other companies to recommend, I’d really appreciate it! First time renting in Sardinia so not sure what to expect.

Thanks so much!

Coming to Sardinia next month with my girlfriend. We arrive on on August 11th around 7pm in CAG where we'll rent a car. Our current itinerary is:

• August 18: Arrive CAG. Drive to either Villacidro or Buggerru <---need help deciding on this choice. More context below.
• August 19: Villacidro/Buggerru (Airbnb)
• August 20: Villacidro/Buggerru (Airbnb)
• August 21: Villacidro/Buggerru (Airbnb)
• August 22: Drive from Villacidro/Buggerru to Agriturismo Sa Mandra in Alghero, stopping in Bosa for lunch.
• August 23: Agriturismo Sa Mandra - daytrip to Stintino
• August 24: Agriturismo Sa Mandra - daytrip to Parco Naturale di Porto Conte
• August 25: Drive to Santa Teresa, stopping in Castelsardo for lunch
• August 26: Santa Teresa (Airbnb)
• August 27: Santa Teresa (Airbnb)
• August 28: Santa Teresa (Airbnb)
• August 29: Drive to Agriturismo Guthiddai outside Cala Gonone
• August 30: Agriturismo Guthiddai - daytrip to Gorropu Canyon
• August 31: Agriturismo Guthiddai - daytrip to beach (recommendations?)
• September 1: TBD
• September 2: TBD
• September 3: Depart CAG at 10am

As you can see, we haven't decided between Villacidro and Buggerru yet. We currently have refundable reservations in each town and chose these two towns because they're both reasonable driving distances from CAG and we were were able to find Airbnb's where we can work remotely during those layover days.

I should mention that for both the Villacidro/Buggerru and Santa Teresa legs of the trip, we intend to be working during the day, hence staying at Airbnb's. Otherwise, our preference is to stay at agriturismi, but speaking from experience, working remotely from agriturismi is a roll of the dice. Instead, I decided to keep those stays for the weekends.

Main questions:

• Does anyone have any opinions on Villacidro vs. Buggerru? We enjoy both hiking and beaches, so we don't have a very strong preference for one versus the other. I will say that the Airbnb in Villacidro seems slightly nicer than the one in Buggerru.
• Would love recommendations for daytrips and/or restaurants all along this route.
• We haven't decided on where to stay the last two nights of our trip. Is Cagliari worth two nights? Or should we find another agriturismo or hotel somewhere in the southeast within driving distance of CAG and drive straight to airport on our final morning?

Hi all!

My girlfriend and I are going to Sardinia for 12 days at the beginning of July, and are staying in Cala Gonone for the entirety of the trip.

That being said, we will have a car, so if there are any recommendations of car hire services, please feel free to suggest.

Should anyone also have further recommendations, or an agenda to follow to see the most of everything, that would be great. We are focussing on a relaxing holiday, but do not mind driving around 1-2 hours ideally max, on given days, to make the most of our time there.

Any recommendations around food, sites, beaches, activities, and so on would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

We spent 5 days in Villasimius and here is my honest review of our stay:

We stayed in Hotel Le zagare and it does not reflect the 4 stars at all. The town itsef is quite small but beautiful at night. There are practically not roads for pedestrians so you must rent a car even for a short walking distance, and there are not much going on other than city or drive to small towns to eat. Most restaurants will close after lunch time and reopen at 19h00, but most of them will close the kitchen at 22h30 so you have little time to book a seat and go (if you are lucky to find one). Populars one like Sa Tankitta has a waiting time of 1h~ to get your dish.

Beaches are really nice, all looked the same sandy beach and clear water. My suggestion is to visit Porto Giunco and Simius beaches.

Driving from Villasimius to Cagliari is hectic, and honestly Cagliari was not worth the drive, nothing special there to see, too busy.

Villasimius was OK perhaps my expectations were too high due to social media, but not worth the hype.

We are heading to San Teodoro for 4 days

Has anyone got any experience of taking a hire car over to La Maddalena on the ferry, and if they had pay extra to allow them to take the car over water etc?

This isn't another itinerary question I promise...spending 2 weeks in northern Sardinia in September (flying in and out of Olbia) and have identified a few clusters of areas to visit, wondering what the best 'base' would be for each group?

- Costa Smerelda, namely Olbia, Golfo Aranci (for dolphin watching), La Maddalena, Santa Teresa - Porto Rotondo looks best?

- North-west, Castelsardo, Stintino, Sassari, Alghero, Bosa - Alghero looks best, many of the others can be day trips?

- East coast, Orosei, San Teodoro, Cala Gonone - leaning towards Orosei?

Would welcome any advice!

Hi everyone

I’m trying to organize a trip to Sardinia for my mom this September and was hoping to get some guidance.

She’s in her late 60s, has never travelled on her own, and I want to make sure the trip (logistics etc) aren’t too complicated for her. So basically, arrive at airport, get to destination, settle in and relax/explore.

She basically wants to chill on a beautiful beach for a week.

Any ideas on where she should spend her time that would be safe, beautiful, and worthy of spending a whole week?

I’d be open to any “resorts” or “higher end tours” if there are any that would be suitable for a solo traveller.

I just want to make sure she has an incredible time.

Thank you,