What is the best way to get around Sardinia?

The best way to get around Sardinia is by car. It's the easiest way to hit the places on your itinerary, though it's not the cheapest option. Using public transportation will save you some cash, but the trains and buses aren't the most reliable or efficient ways of traveling around the island.



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Car travel is surprisingly expensive. You need to spend money on a hire car, the petrol and car insurance. This can be costly, especially if you are on the island for just a short weekend trip. You can get around Sardinia much cheaper on the train or bus.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Best areas to stay in Sardinia
  • Alghero – beautiful Old Town with a beach ??
  • Cagliari – the island's capital with local life & good nightlife ??
  • Olbia – a large city close to some of Sardinia's best beaches ???
  • Porto Cervo & Costa Smeralda – luxury hotels by the most beautiful beaches in Europe ??


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TIPPING TAXI DRIVERS IN ITALY Tipping a taxi driver is not expected, but I've found that most people do leave a small amount. The general rule is to round up to leave €1-2.

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

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Sardinians are very welcoming people and will often go out of their way to make sure guests or tourists are well looked after, always wanting to give the best experience. Resilience is one of the biggest traits of the Sardinian people.

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Sardinia, or in Italian 'Sardegna', is not a mainstream Mediterranean destination but a sophisticated Italian island, west of mainland Italy and south of Corsica. With over 1,800km of unspoilt coastline, it is renowned for beautiful beaches, turquoise sea and fascinating rock formations.

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