Beautiful mountain landscapes and views over the Mediterranean Sea accompanied by historical attractions and excellent facilities for outdoor sports make Sardinia an increasingly popular travel destination. Diving, trekking, surfing, and golf are all popular on this Italian island that offers also language schools and culinary courses for your pleasure.
Places to see. Another popular place in Sardinia, Costa Smeralda is a beach resort with luxury yachts and sandy beaches offering excellent facilities for sunbathing and water sports, for which also San Teodoro and Tavolara Island offer suitable arenas. San Teodoro hosts also a beautiful lagoon with fascinating flora and fauna. Another popular attraction for nature-based tourism, Ogliasta area is home to beautiful mountain landscapes and a good network of trails suitable for trekking in Sardinia. If you want outdoor sports, also golf in Sardinia offers memorable experiences, as do also mountain biking and climbing. Popular water sports in Sardinia include sailing, windsurfing, fishing, diving, and kayaking.
Sardinia, Italian island with fascinating nature and outdoor sports
Sardinia is a large island in Italy, located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea close to mainland Italy. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Sardinia is the medieval town of Alghero, which is found in the northwest coast of the island. Apart from historical and architectural attractions dating back to the 14th century, the city offers also amazing beaches with pleasant possibilities for snorkeling and diving in Sardinia, not to mention the facilities for sunbathing. The surroundings of the city hide several fascinating caves to be explored, and also nightlife and shopping are quite well presented in Alghero.Places to see. Another popular place in Sardinia, Costa Smeralda is a beach resort with luxury yachts and sandy beaches offering excellent facilities for sunbathing and water sports, for which also San Teodoro and Tavolara Island offer suitable arenas. San Teodoro hosts also a beautiful lagoon with fascinating flora and fauna. Another popular attraction for nature-based tourism, Ogliasta area is home to beautiful mountain landscapes and a good network of trails suitable for trekking in Sardinia. If you want outdoor sports, also golf in Sardinia offers memorable experiences, as do also mountain biking and climbing. Popular water sports in Sardinia include sailing, windsurfing, fishing, diving, and kayaking.
Practical information for your trip to Sardinia
Located in the Mediterranean Sea close to Italy, Sardinia is best reached by air or by sea, with flights to Sardiniabest available from major Italian airports and some other European destinations. In addition to airways, ferries to Sardinia are available from many coastal cities of Italy, offering you a possibility to enjoy the landscapes of the island from the sea.
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For moving around on the island, rental cars in Sardinia are the most efficient choice, but also buses and trains are available for moving between the main cities of the island, Cagliari in south, Alghero in northwest, and Sassaro in north.
Climate in Sardinia is Mediterranean with warm summers and mild winters. Average monthly high temperatures during the Sardinian summer (June-September) rise above 30°C or near, and winters are familiar with 15-20°C high temperatures. Rainfall on Sardinia spreads quite evenly throughout the year, making the busiest tourism season in Sardinia last from April to October. Outside this period, the island is quiet, which on the other hand opens new doors for those interested in for example hiking or wildlife.
Visitor services. Sardinia hosts comfortable tourism services that are available at a cheaper price than in many other Italian regions. Hotels in Sardinia offer you pleasant accommodation in the historical cities or in the beautiful countryside of the island. Food and restaurants in Sardinia on their behalf remind you of the rich culinary heritage of Italy, which can be enjoyed with delicious local wines. Nightlife on the island is best found in Cagliari and Alghero, which are the most popular travel destinations in Sardinia. Apart from occasional petty crime and dangerous driving habits, Sardinia is a safe travel destination.
