The holidays are approaching and you don't know where to go in Sardinia, what are the most beautiful places, the most beautiful part of Sardinia? Difficult to choose where to stay in Sardinia: North or South coast?
Indeed, when you do not know the island, you do not know:
- What is the most beautiful part of Sardinia?
- Where are the best beaches?
- Where to stay in North or South Sardinia?
- Where is the best place to stay?
These are questions that we ask ourselves when choosing this destination for a holiday in the sun, the beautiful beaches but also for its landscapes and its tourist assets.
So, if you are looking for the most beautiful places to spend your holidays, here is some useful information to choose the best place to stay.
When to go to Sardinia?
Sardinia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers, mild winters and low rainfall. As a result, you can spend a pleasant holiday there in any season.
However, the best time to go to Sardinia is from May to October, with temperatures sometimes too hot in July and August (which can rise to over 40°C).
Which coast to choose in Sardinia?
Sardinia is a large Italian island located south of Corsica. Here's how to understand its main regions:
- Cape Falcone is the northernmost point while Cape Teulada is the southernmost of the island;
- Cap Comino is on the west coast while Cap de l'Argentiera is located to the south-east.
In addition to its superb landscapes in the heart of the island, with its 2 km of coastline, the island has many seaside resorts and many very beautiful beaches.
So, we can ask ourselves where to go in Sardinia, which regions to privilege?
Where to go in Sardinia: North or South?
To choose between North or South Sardinia, you have to know the main differences:
- The North Coast is more indented than the South Coast. Its landscapes are sublime and alternate with gulfs, cliffs, creeks surrounded by granite rocks. The North coast is famous for its dream beaches and is very popular with tourists.
- The South Coast is less indented and has beautiful long sandy beaches. It is a less touristic coast, less frequented and therefore more authentic than the North coast.
What is the most beautiful part of Sardinia?
The most renowned and most frequented part by wealthy tourists and the Jet Set is the Costa Smeralda which runs from Porto Cervo to Porto Rotondo in the Northeast of Sardinia.
This emerald coast, with its idyllic beaches and turquoise waters, its granite coves and stunning inlets, resembles the most beautiful coasts of Corsica . This " most beautiful part of Sardinia " is located in the Gallura region in the northeast of the island.
Go to Northern Sardinia for its tourist sites
In this region of Gallura you will also find archaeological sites around Arzachena (necropolis of Li Muri, Albucciu, Malchittu, tomb of the giants of Coddu Vecchiu) and charming villages like San Pantaleo, Liscia di Vacca, Capriccioli, Arzachena, Romazzino and the posh town of Porto Cervo.
And let's not forget the Maddalena archipelago , a must-see. This archipelago is made up of seven islands, including Maddalena and Caprera, which can be explored by car. A ferry departs from the city of Palau on the Emerald Coast and takes you to the idyllic beaches of Maddalena Island in just 20 minutes!
Where to go in Sardinia for the most beautiful beaches?
It is on this Costa Smeralda in the North of Sardinia that the most beautiful beaches on the island are located.
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- Beach Prince is a beautiful beach very popular and lively (Spiaggia Poltu Di Li Cogghj on Google map);
- The beach of The Celvia the favorite of the jet set;
- Cala Granu more private but incredibly beautiful beach;
- Capriccioli Beach dream beach (where the hotel recommended below is located);
- The beaches of Big Pevero and del Piccolo Pevero with a view of the Li Nibani Islands;
- Paradise beach of Romazzino (turquoise water and golden sand);
- The beach Smooth Ruja which is the largest of the Costa Smeralda and which has some pretty little coves;
- La Cala di Volpe which served as the setting for 2 film shoots (Agent 007 and the spy who loved me);
- Smooth of Cow beautiful beach with turquoise waters.
These beaches are reputed to be the most beautiful, but there are many other less frequented or smaller ones which are just as beautiful on the North coast but also on the South coast.
Best beaches in Northern Sardinia
To locate the most beautiful beaches in Northern Sardinia on the Emerald Coast, here is a map that you can enlarge:
Where to stay in North Sardinia?
On the most beautiful place of the Emerald Coast, here is a beautiful hotel which allows you to enjoy 4 of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Indeed its location is exceptional and allows access to its beaches on foot from the hotel.
Where to stay cheap in North Sardinia?
To stay in the North, on the most beautiful coast of the island, I recommend that you rent an apartment in a holiday residence.
Here is a very well-located establishment to enjoy the magnificent Spiaggia Liscia di Vacca beach with excellent value for money: Bagaglino I Giardini Di Porto Cervo
And why not tour Sardinia in a camper van?