Lonely PlanetSep 2, 2026
The 8 Best Places to Visit in Sardinia
From glorious island beaches to rugged hikes to intriguing cultural sites and traditions, these places represent the best Sardinia has to offer.
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- CampanileSightNext to cathedral, climb for panoramic views of historic center.
- Riviera del CoralloAirportIt is so called because of the great importance of the red coral that is fished in its waters and worked to make…
- Elsewhere
- Su Nuraxi di BaruminiSightBarumini, ItalyLa Fondazione Barumini è un luogo vivo, che ospita mostre, convegni, laboratori ed eventi di livello nazionale e…
- CapreraSightLa Maddalena, ItalyIn the area of La Maddalena island in the Strait of Bonifacio, it is a tourist destination and the place to which…
- Golfo di OroseiSightOrosei, ItalyDramatic coastal destination with limestone escarpments and sea caves.
- Cala GononeSightDorgali, ItalyHoliday resort for boat tours of the gulf.
- Cala MarioluSightOrosei, ItalyBeach accessible only by boat or on foot.
- Selvaggio BluTrailBaunei, ItalyMultiday route up cliff faces into seaside landscapes.
- Arco di LupiruSightDorgali, ItalyMassive natural stone arch on coastal hike.
- MaddalenaSightLa Maddalena, ItalyLargest island in the archipelago, national park.
- Via XX SettembreNeighborhoodLa Maddalena, ItalyPedestrianized street in La Maddalena's historic center.
- Compendio GaribaldinoSightLa Maddalena, ItalyFormer estate of Giuseppe Garibaldi on Caprera.
- BarbagiaNeighborhoodNuoro, ItalyRugged hill country with ancient traditions and festivals.
- Festa di Sant’Antonio AbateFestivalMamoiada, ItalyMid-January festival with bonfires and masked parades.
- Museo delle Maschere MediterraneeMuseumMamoiada, ItalyDisplays masks, costumes, and video footage.
- Corso RepubblicaNeighborhoodOrgosolo, ItalyStreet in Orgosolo with vivid street murals.
- Autunno in BarbagiaFestivalNuoro, ItalyFestival from September to December showcasing traditions.
- SupramonteTrailDorgali, ItalyRugged limestone massif with gorges and walking trails.
- Cala LunaSightOrosei, Italy
- Cala SisineSightBaunei, Italy
- Nuraghe Su NuraxiSightBarumini, Italy
- Due MariSightLa Maddalena, Italy
- Spiaggia del RelittoSightLa Maddalena, Italy
