Are you planning a road trip in Sardinia and looking for a 15-day campervan itinerary? Then perhaps my 15-day Sardinia road trip can inspire you to plan your trip.
I share with you below, step by step, the organization of my motorhome tour: Choice of crossing, tourist and seaside stages and detailed itinerary with Google Map.
Road trip in Sardinia by motorhome
Just like with my road trip in Greece , I wondered about the best option for a 15-day road trip in Sardinia:
- Plane + car rental + hotels and restaurants
- Car from the start + ferry + hotels and restaurants
- Plane + motorhome rental
For those who have their own motorhome, the best option is of course to leave with your motorhome and take the ferry.
For those who do not have one, the plane option + on-site camping car rental is the most interesting (especially during certain periods when plane tickets are cheaper).
Indeed, not only is this type of trip more interesting on a budget level, but it gives you the opportunity to enjoy the tourist sites and the most beautiful beaches of Sardinia as close as possible. Not only do you save time and money, but you also camp in simply sublime places (sometimes in the wild in the off season or in superb campsites in the middle of summer).
How to get to Sardinia by Ferry?
For those traveling in their own campervan or car, Sardinia can be reached by ferry from Italy, France, or Spain. The shortest crossing from Italy takes just over 6 hours (Civitavecchia – Olbia). You can book your tickets online through DirectFerry or Tirrenia.
Where to rent a motorhome in Sardinia?
On the same principle as Airbnb apartment rentals, many platforms offer the rental of motorhomes and vans between individuals such as wikicampers.fr, Yescapa or indiecampers.fr.
Alternatively, you have some professional motorhome rental websites (motorhomerepublic.com, campstar.com, campanda.fr) that will offer rentals to be picked up in Olbia in Northern Sardinia.
This is ideal because it is probably at the international airport of Olbia that you will arrive by plane.
It's a safe and economical way to rent a campervan. Personally, I use motorhomerepublic.com, just like I did for the second part of my road trip in Australia , and everything went very smoothly.
What to see in Sardinia in 15 days?
Of course you can't visit all of Sardinia in just 2 weeks, but 15 days of road trip still allow you to discover:
- the typical landscapes of Sardinia and its charming little villages,
- many archaeological remains,
- Sardinian culture, identity and gastronomy,
- its nature and its panoramas between rocky coasts, cliffs, plains, vineyards and high plateaus of cork oaks,
- the splendid archipelago of Maddalena classified by UNESCO in 1994,
- but above all its most beautiful beaches which have nothing to envy to caribbean beaches !
Sardinia itinerary 15 days
Here are the main stages of my 15-day tour in Sardinia. This route forms a loop circuit that starts from Olbia and ends there. This makes it easier to rent and return your vehicle in Olbia or to start this tour when your flight or ferry arrives.
I hesitated for a long time on the direction of the circuit and finally, I saved the best for the end with the seaside on the Costa Smeralda and the discovery of the island of Maddalena.
- Olbia (arrival port or airport)
- Castelsardo
- Stintino
- Pelosa Beach
- Alghero
- Bossa Village
- Is Arutas Beach
- Su Nuraxi website
- orgosolo
- Gulf of Orosei
- Maddalena Archipelago
- Emerald Coast beaches (Costa Smeralda)
- Olbia (return port or airport)
Sardinia by motorhome – Itinerary map
Click on "More options" in the map to switch it to GPS mode
Sardinia by motorhome – Program
Here is the summary of my 15-day road trip in Sardinia in a motorhome:
North West Sardinia – Days 1 and 2
Starting from the city of Olbia, you'll begin your tour by crossing northwestern Sardinia, reaching the village of Castelsardo in 1 hour and 30 minutes . This magnificent medieval hilltop village offers spectacular views of the Gulf of Asinara . Listed among the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy, it has preserved its ancient walls and castle.
The route then continues towards the village of Stintino (45 minutes by car). It's an old fishing village where the houses are typical, painted in pastel colors. The setting is beautiful, but the must-see is the magnificent Pelosa beach and its Spanish tower: it's the quintessential Sardinian postcard image!
West Coast of Sardinia – Days 3 and 4
My road trip continues with a visit to the small port of Alghero, which is an hour's drive from Stintino. There you can admire the remains of ancient fortifications, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the Coral Museum, and the Church of Saint Michael.
You can enjoy the beautiful Maria Pia beach and take a boat trip to explore the famous Neptune's Grotto. Consider booking on the website algheroexperience.it
Bosa Village and Is Arutas Beach – Days 5 to 7
From Alghero, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the village of Bosa. This village is renowned for its pastel-colored houses, wrought-iron balconies, narrow streets, and the Serravalle Castle, also known as Malaspina Castle, like the one in Corsica. This 12th-century fortress houses the small church of Regnos Altos.
After the village of Bosa, there's a must-see Sardinian beach to discover: Is Arutas beach . This beach is unlike any other in Sardinia; it's nicknamed the "Rice Grain Beach ." Indeed, it's unique because it's covered in white quartz, giving the water incredible shades of blue.
To get there, you will pass through the village of Narbolia where there is a very nice campsite.
Also in the region is Tharros , a very important archaeological site. It is located in the municipality of Cabras, near Oristano. Continuing along the Sinis peninsula , you will discover Capo San Marco with its Spanish tower. Enjoy the unspoiled beaches of San Giovanni, surrounded by magnificent, unspoiled nature.
The nuragic site of Su Nuraxi of Barumini and Oristano – Day 8
For this 8th day of your road trip in Sardinia, you can visit in the morning the pretty lively town of Oristano , which is an ancient medieval city.
Then, I recommend driving about 1.5 hours to the Su Nuraxi site in Barumini . By taking a guided tour (about 1 hour), you will discover one of the oldest civilizations in the Mediterranean, including the best-preserved megalithic remains of ancient villages in Europe and an imposing fortress.
On this 2nd day of road trip in Sardinia, you will leave Orosei to discover the village of Orogosolo. Located at the foot of Mount Lisogorni, this town can be reached in 1 hour by car.
Orgosolo – Day 9
It will take about 2 hours by road to reach the village of Orgosolo. This village is famous for its murals made in memory of the fights and the commitments of the villagers. The first walls were painted by a group of anarchists in 1960.
Gulf of Orosei – Days 10 to 12
From Orgosolo, it takes about an hour to drive to Palmasera beach in the Gulf of Oresei. There you'll find a motorhome area just 200 meters from the beach!
To discover all the wonders of the Gulf of Orosei (wild beaches, sea caves, coves), I recommend taking a boat trip to the best spots:
- Bue Marino Caves
- Cala Luna (the most photographed cove in Sardinia)
- Plage Goloritze (see below),
- Coves of Mariolu and factory
Cala Goloritzè is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. It is located south of Cala Biriola , which is also a splendid beach!
Costa Smeralda – Days 12 to 14
To conclude your 15-day Sardinia itinerary, my tour takes you to the most beautiful part of Sardinia : the Emerald Coast, or Costa Smeralda. There you'll find numerous campsites and simply stunning beaches.
You will be in the Gallura region and can visit archaeological sites around Arzachena (necropolis of Li Muri, Albucciu, Malchittu, tomb of the giants of Coddu Vecchiu), the pretty villages of San Pantaleo, Liscia di Vacca, Capriccioli, Arzachena, Romazzino or the very chic town of Porto Cervo.
Finally, I also recommend that you discover the Maddalena archipelago by taking a beautiful day cruise:
Olbia – Day 15
Return to Olbia to take the ferry or your flight. Depending on the time you have left, you can take the opportunity to visit the city (historic center with its Romanesque basilica, its aqueduct and its archaeological museum).
Sardinia by motorhome – Which campsites?
Here is a platform that I recommend for booking your Campervan pitches in good campsites in Sardinia:
Motorhome areas in Sardinia
If you prefer to park overnight in motorhome areas, Sardinia is very well equipped. You will find motorhome areas all around the island. It is therefore perfect to follow my 15-day road trip in Sardinia. Here is the link to the platform:
Looking for other road trip destinations? Check out my road trip in Scotland or my tour of Andalusia.