Southwestern Sardinia
Overlooking Piazza del Municipio and the Cattedrale di Santa Chiara is the grand neoclassical Municipio (town hall). The salmon-pink building houses…
Must-see attractions in Sardinia
Alghero
The closest beach to the historic centre, Spiaggia di San Giovanni is part of a long stretch of sand that curves around the bay almost uninterrupted to…
San Teodoro
Nestled amid fragrant macchia and wind-eroded granite formations, and backing onto La Cinta beach, this lagoon attracts ramblers and birdwatchers. Keep an…
Oristano
Little survives of the medieval walled town except for a pair of towers. This 13th-century beauty, known also as the Torre di Cristoforo, was the town’s…
Eastern Sardinia
Housed in the old railway station, the outstanding Stazione dell’Arte Maria Lai showcases the emotive works of the late artist Maria Lai. Born in Ulassai…
Eastern Sardinia
To reach this glorious pine-backed beach – in Lotzorai, about 6km north of Tortolì – follow signs for the three camping grounds that are clustered just…
Sassari
One of Sassari's grandest buildings, the neoclassical Palazzo della Provincia sits in stately splendour on the northern flank of Piazza Italia. As seat of…
Northeastern Sardinia
Since NATO bid Isola Santo Stefano farewell in 2008, it has once again become a green, tranquil escape. Hikers can visit the fort used by Napoleon during…
Western Sardinia
The tiny settlement of Marina di Arborea gives onto this long and rarely busy beach. Backed by dense pine woods, the sandy strip extends northwards for…
Costa Smeralda
Less busy than some, this curving sandy bay has remarkably clear water and is named after the rosemary bushes that grow in such abundance. Look beyond the…
Golfo di Orosei
The most appealing of all Orosei’s churches, the humble yet highly atmospheric 8th-century Chiesa di San Sebastiano is on Piazza San Sebastiano, with a…
Western Sardinia
Near the eastern entrance to town, the Tuscan-Romanesque Chiesa di San Paolo has a lovely stone exterior and harbours some interesting paintings by 16th…
Cala Gonone
About 1km south of Cala Gonone, backed by a striking yellow-orange rock wall, Spiaggia Sos Dorroles is one of the prettiest spots near town for splashing…
Northeastern Sardinia
The northwesternmost island in the archipelago, Isola Razzoli is a popular destination for boat tours, which ply the waters of its fjord-like Cala Lunga.
Western Sardinia
Six kilometres to the south of Santa Giusta, the Stagno S’Ena Arrubia is a paradise for birdwatchers – flamingos, herons, coots and ospreys are regularly…
Western Sardinia
About 3km south of S'Archittu, just outside the town of Torre del Pozzo, tracks lead off the SS292 to Is Arenas beach, which at 6km is one of the longest…
Alghero
This impressive 16th-century tower is now used to stage temporary exhibitions. A squat, thick-set structure, it has a circumference of 60m and walls 4.3m…
Eastern Sardinia
Most spectacular after heavy rainfall, this arresting waterfall 7km southwest of Ulassai has wispy threads that plummet almost 100m over a vertical rock…
Oristano
Oristano's municipal art gallery has a small but interesting permanent collection of Sardinian paintings, together with rotating exhibits by local artists.
Northeastern Sardinia
You can find out about local winemaking and taste some of the area’s Vermentino at the modern Museo del Vino right at the top of town.
Cala Gonone
Secluded at the end of a remote back road, this lovely sweep of sand makes a pleasant day trip from Cala Gonone, 11km to the south.
Alghero
This gateway, one of two entrances to the medieval city, links Piazza Civica with the marina, passing through the city walls.
Museo dell’Intreccio del Mediterraneo
Northwestern Sardinia
Housed in Castelsardo's medieval castle, this small museum is dedicated to the basket weaving for which the town is famous.
Sassari
The principal seat of the Museo della Città, with exhibits illustrating the city's development, festivals and traditions
Alghero
At the northern end of the Bastioni Marco Polo, this mid-18th-century tower was used as an arsenal and gunpowder store.
Golfo di Orosei
This pine-backed beauty is one of several fine beaches that necklace the coast to the north of Marina di Orosei.
Northeastern Sardinia
This cantina 1.5km east of town is the perfect place to stock up on the local DOCG Vermentino di Gallura.
Golfo di Orosei
North of the Marina di Orosei, Cala Ginepro appeals to families with its shallow water and campground.
Northwestern Sardinia
A lovely sandy beach framed by sandstone rocks and low-lying Mediterranean scrubland.
Bosa
Spanning the Temo River near the heart of the old town, Bosa's main bridge is a handsome three-arched affair, built from the region's characteristic red…
Museo Archeologico Antiquarium Arborense
Oristano
Oristano’s principal museum has one of the island’s major archaeological collections, with prehistoric artefacts from the Sinis Peninsula and finds from…
Western Sardinia
A fine example of Piedmontese neoclassicism, 18th-century Palazzo Boyl dominates Milis' manicured village centre. Originally a summer residence for the…
Santuario di Santa Maria Madonna di Bonacattu
Western Sardinia
According to an edict issued by Pope Pius VII in 1821, anyone who confesses at this tiny church between 14 and 28 September will receive full plenary…
Northwestern Sardinia
To the south of Mores, the mighty Dolmen Sa Coveccada is said to be the largest dolmen (a megalithic chambered tomb) in the Mediterranean. Dating to the…
Southeastern Sardinia
In Uta, a farm village 20km northwest of Cagliari, this beautifully proportioned church is a wonderful example of Sardinian Romanesque architecture. It…
Eastern Sardinia
Up in the oldest part of town, the birthplace of Grazia Deledda (1871–1936) has been converted into this lovely little museum. The rooms, full of Deledda…
Northwestern Sardinia
A natural inlet about 11km north of Lago Baratz, the haunting backwater of Argentiera is dominated by the ghostly ruins of its silver mine, once Sardinia…
Costa Smeralda
This necropolis is a curious site made up of four interlocking megalithic burial grounds, possibly dating to 3500 BC. Archaeologists believe that VIPs…
Cagliari
Treasures from the Cattedrale di Santa Maria are displayed at this compact museum just around the corner from the cathedral. One standout is the 15th…
Eastern Sardinia
Named for Giovanni Corbeddu, the notorious 19th-century bandit who used to hide out here, this 150m-deep cave has also been the site of ongoing…
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