Lonely PlanetSep 2
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.
Dramatic coastal destination with limestone escarpments and sea caves.
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- Golfo di OroseiSightDramatic coastal destination with limestone escarpments and sea caves.
- Cala MarioluSightBeach accessible only by boat or on foot.
- Cala LunaSight
- 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…
- Cala GononeSightDorgali, ItalyHoliday resort for boat tours of the gulf.
- Selvaggio BluTrailBaunei, ItalyMultiday route up cliff faces into seaside landscapes.
- Arco di LupiruSightDorgali, ItalyMassive natural stone arch on coastal hike.
- CampanileSightAlghero, ItalyNext to cathedral, climb for panoramic views of historic center.
- Riviera del CoralloAirportAlghero, ItalyIt is so called because of the great importance of the red coral that is fished in its waters and worked to make…
- 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.
- BarbagiaParkNuoro, 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 SisineSightBaunei, Italy
- Nuraghe Su NuraxiSightBarumini, Italy
- Due MariSightLa Maddalena, Italy
- Spiaggia del RelittoSightLa Maddalena, Italy
