Is one week in Sardinia enough?

As we have already mentioned above, the island is huge, so if you fantasize about seeing most of Sardinia in one week, then forget it. In general, driving times are incredibly long, which means you will be spending most of your time on the road instead of enjoying the best of the island.



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How long does it take to drive around Sardinia? It takes about 2 hours to drive from Olbia in the north to Cagliari in the south and less than 2 hours from the west coast to the east coast. To drive a loop or Sardinia takes around 12 hours – best experienced over a week or more.

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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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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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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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  • 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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? Visit Cagliari and Alghero Visit the Castello district, the National Archaeological Museum, and Poetto Beach. Alghero is a charming medieval town located on the northwest coast of Sardinia. It is known for its picturesque old town, its Catalan heritage, and its pretty beaches.

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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 top 10 most beautiful places in Sardinia
  • Costa Smeralda (Porto Cervo) Costa Smeralda is one of the most fascinating stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. ...
  • The Maddalena Alchipelago. ...
  • Stintino (La Pelosa Beach) ...
  • Cala Mariolu. ...
  • Cala Goloritzé ...
  • Village of Tiscali. ...
  • Bay of Chia. ...
  • Barbagia.


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Sardinia is a mountainous country and as such offers a great range of walking experiences. These range from gentle rolling hills and valley walks, to mountain ranges in the centre of the island up to 1,800m high, and a dramatic coastline with many steep limestone cliffs.

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Sardinia is known for its mesmerising beaches, crystal clear sea, extraordinary nature and delicious foods. The island has so much to offer to different types of people, from miles of sandy beaches to extremely demanding trekking trails and excellent surfing spots.

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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 island attracts more than a million tourists from both Italy (particularly from Lombardy, Piedmont and Lazio), from the rest of Europe (especially from Germany and France), and, to a lesser degree, from the rest of the world.

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On average a rental car in Sardinia costs $251 per week ($36 per day).

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Compare with the average cost of living in: On average, the cost of living in Sardinia in 2023 is 8% less than in the United States (USA).

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