Is Northern Sardinia nice?

Features of North Sardinia In Northeast Sardinia, each village and tourist destination has its own peculiarities: the Costa Smeralda is characterized by a crystal clear sea and a glamorous atmosphere. The La Maddalena Archipelago features a stunning sea and breathtaking views.



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Golfo de Orosei The Golfo di Orosei on Sardinia's east coast is where you'll find the most dramatic coastal scenery – green mountains, jagged limestone cliffs, and hidden beaches.

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While all of Sardinia is famed for its beaches, the North has a more rugged terrain and dramatic coastline, however this does not mean it is bereft of white sand and turquoise water. If you are staying on the ever-popular coast of Costa Smeralda, then Liscia Ruja is where you should be heading.

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It is difficult to choose the most beautiful; still, they undoubtedly include Cala Coticcio on the island of Caprera, the Spiaggia Rosa of Budelli, Cala Corsara and Cala Soraya on the island of Spargi. An interesting note about Caprera: here is the home of Garibaldi, also known as The Hero of Two Worlds.

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  • Best areas to stay in Sardinia.
  • Alghero – a fantastic cosy city with a beach.
  • Cagliari – the island's capital with local life.
  • Olbia – City Close to Some of Sardinia's Best Beaches.
  • Porto Cervo & Costa Smeralda – Stay by the Most Beautiful Beaches in Europe.


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Once again, we are on the west coast, which not surprisingly is the least visited coast of Sardinia. Cala Domestica is located south of the Costa Verde, and it is possibly the most beautiful beach on the entire west coast, even if the competition is fierce.

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The most expensive part of Sardinia is by far, the Costa Smeralda, which is the northeastern part of the island (which incudes Olbia, Porto Cervo, La Maddelena and Santa Teresa.) Its home to some spectacular beaches and stunning views, and world-class resorts.

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Indeed, some of the best beaches in Sardinia can be found on the renowned Emerald Coast. The Costa Smeralda, between Baja Sardinia and Porto Rotondo villages, consists of miles and miles of picture-perfect bays, secluded coves, and white sandy beaches.

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The Costa Smeralda is a stretch of coastline in northern Sardinia. In Italian, its name means the Emerald Coast, a nod to the many colour variations of its waters. Today it's a popular vacation spot for celebrities because of its white sandy beaches and glitzy resorts.

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Unfortunately, there is no real winner in this competition. Both islands are champions in terms of beauty and things to see and do. In the end, it's all up to you! You can make your decision, mostly depending on the vacation style you prefer.

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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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They are stunning islands, and each is better under different aspects. If you want a sun and sea vacation, then Sardinia wins this, hands down. It's arguably home to the best beaches in Europe.

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There isn't a lot of traffic on the streets of the Island, although some peak traffic may occur in August. In Sardinia, you can move around on trains and buses, but if you want to discover the island with full freedom, use a car, motorcycle or even a bicycle.

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The mistral is the prevailing wind in Sardinia, it blows from the north west. Many beaches are protected from the winds by mountains, bays and cliffs, other ones are constituted by sand isthmuses, which have two shores, so the same beach can get windy sea on a side and calm on the other one at the same time.

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I guess this isn't too much help but it is really up to what you want, if you fancy driving around and a bit more personal space I would go for Sardinia. If you prefer not to drive and take a view organised day trips then the Amalfi coast. Hope this helps?

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In Cagliari, Sant'Elia, San Michele, Is Mirrionis districts are areas where drug dealing and petty crimes are most common, and best avoided at night.

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If your primary destination is the Costa Smeralda, La Maddalena, or the Gulf of Orosei, you should fly into Olbia. If you want to visit Alghero and the northwest, you should of course fly into Alghero. If you'll be road tripping in South Sardinia and the Costa Verde, your airport of choice is Cagliari.

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Chosen by many as a summer and beach destination, Sardinia is famous for the clear and pristine waters, awarded time after time, and for the variety of its coasts.

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