Is it safe to swim in Sardinia?

The water stays warm and pleasant until the end of September, but again, braver locals keep swimming until late October. If your body is used to it, there are fewer chances you'll suffer any consequences, but it is better to be safe than sorry: don't jump in the water when the temperatures are too low.



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Sardinia boasts a beautifully warm Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and coastal temperatures averaging 28.5°C in July and August. The island is renowned for its 'six-month summer', and the sea can be warm enough for swimming from May until October.

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Sardinia is a known holiday destination with countless beautiful beaches. Despite its reputation, Sardinia is not the expensive place that potential visitors seem to think it is. Of course, there are ways to experience a luxury vacation in Sardinia but this may not be feasible for just anybody looking to visit.

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There is nothing new about banditry on this rugged, vol canic Italian island, which has come to be known as Italy's Wild West. But the bandits, who used to rustle sheep and cattle, are now playing for higher stakes. Still quartered in their impenetrable inland caves, they have begun to move toward the coast.

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Breakfast in Sardinia often consists of crepes with pecorino cheese. Crepes obviously need very little introduction, pecorino though is a cheese made from sheep's milk. The crepe is served with the cheese often melted inside with prosciutto, or sometimes with honey.

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Swimming is welcome at most of the beaches lining the coast, with majority free from rough currents and high tides. Saying that it's important to keep safe on holiday, especially if you arrive at a beach with no else there.

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Most nutrients are found in the bottom layers, but algae thrive in the top layers, where the sun shines, as they need light to grow. The result of all these factors is the clear, blue water that all mediterranean divers know and love so well.

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For a first-time visitor, you really need at least 10 days to see a good portion of Sardinia. 10 days, and 3 different bases, will let you explore most of the island's highlights, though just the surface. In two weeks you could probably cover the entire island, though it'd still be a fast-paced trip.

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Both islands are amazing and Sardinian and Sicilian beaches are all gorgeous. You won't regret going to either one. Choose Sicily if: You love fascinating history and archaeology (you can find the Valley of the Temples on the west coast)

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November. Autumn in Sardinia officially starts in November. This is the rainiest month of the year, and temperatures – although still quite mild – begin to drop. You can expect an average of 13°C (55.4°F), with highs going all the way to 19°C (66.2°F).

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