A selection of 7 best places to relax in Sardinia. Where to go for families with children, youth, elderly tourists and fans of excursions. Where are the best beaches?
Sardinia Resorts Map
Porto Cervo
A large city in the north of the island was founded in 1962 for a luxury holiday by the sea. The water off the coast has a wonderful green hue, which is why this part of Sardinia is called the Emerald Coast.
Who suits. Lovers of good service, shopping and luxury hotels prefer to rest in Porto Cervo. The city has shops and boutiques of famous fashion designers, restaurants and dance floors.
Prices high in an elite resort. In high season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 185 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... It's hard to find fault with something in Porto Cervo. The resort's beaches are equipped to the highest class. The exclusive yacht club and sailing regattas attract wealthy people from all over the world.
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Santa Margherita di Pula
The picturesque resort on the southwestern coast of the island is one of the landmarks of Sardinia. It is just 30 km from Cagliari Airport.
Who suits. Santa Margherita di Pula is surrounded by greenery of myrtle trees, eucalyptus trees, pines and laurels, while the coastline is framed by beautiful pink cliffs. Sandy beaches with a gentle entrance to the sea are good for families with children. Incendiary discos and nightclubs make the resort attractive to young people.
Prices. Rest here is not the most expensive. At the height of summer, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 106 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... The resort is ideal for beach activities and excursions. A large Roman amphitheater has been preserved near the Baia di Nora beach. It has excellent acoustics, so concerts and festivals are held there.
Villasimius
If you are looking for a better place to relax in Sardinia with children, pay attention to the resort in the south of the island, 35 km from Cagliari airport.
Who suits. Villasimius is popular with fans of a relaxing holiday by the sea, divers and fishing enthusiasts. Excursions to the natural and architectural sights of Sardinia are popular.
Prices quite high. In high season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 160 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... Villasimius is famous for the cleanest sea, spacious beaches and picturesque dunes with white sand, cozy bays, parks and excellent fish restaurants. There is a large selection of hotels for every budget. Transfer to the resort from the airport takes 40-45 minutes. In addition, Villasimius is reached by sea from Italian ports on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Costa Rei
The small town on the southeast coast of the island is one of the recognized gems of Sardinia.
Who suits. Costa Rei has miles of sandy beaches, excellent hotels and restaurants. Ideal for a comfortable stay by the sea! Not far from the resort, the Sette Fratelli mountains rise, on which trekking enthusiasts travel with pleasure.
Prices in Costa Rei are different, but you can find inexpensive deals. At the height of summer, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 95 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... The resort has luxury hotels, cozy family hotels and romantic boutique hotels for lovers. Minus - to Cagliari 60 km, so the transfer from the airport takes about two hours.
Tortoli
The port city on the east coast in the province of Ogliastra has received more and more tourists in recent years.
Who suits. Tortoli is a universal resort. First of all, he is liked by fans of cultural and sightseeing recreation. In the old part of the city and on the coast, architectural monuments of the 16th-18th centuries have been preserved, and in the San Salvador Park you can see antique tombstones. Wide sandy beaches are good for parents with children and older tourists.
Prices in Tortoli are average. In high season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 120 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... The resort has a new airport and seaport, Arbatax, making it easy to reach from mainland Italy. Hiking in the green mountains and in the beautiful La Sughereta park are popular among vacationers.
Marinella
The resort village in the north-east of the island is located south of Porto Rotondo, which is called the Little Venice of Sardinia. Marinella stands on the shore of the bay and is sheltered from strong winds.
Who suits. The resort is famous for its long beach of fine silky sand and modern hotels for a comfortable stay by the sea. This is a place in Sardinia where you can go to parents with children, elderly tourists, fans of surfing and scuba diving.
Prices. The popular resort is not the cheapest on the island. In high season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 168 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... From Olbia airport to the resort, go not far - 18 km. There is little entertainment in Marinella, but Porto Rotondo is a few kilometers away, which has a yacht and boat port, shops and boutiques for shopping, an elegant promenade, trendy discos and nightclubs.
Stintino
In the north-west of Sardinia, on the shores of the Gulf of Asinara, there is a small town that was founded in 1885 by families of fishermen.
Who suits. The resort allows you to enjoy a beach holiday and get to know the fishing traditions of Italy. In Stintino, the tonnara fishing nets museum is open. Every summer the town hosts a tuna fair and the Vela Latina sailing regatta. Old fortifications have been preserved on small islands.
Prices the resort is average. In high season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 150 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... Stintino has beautiful coastal landscapes and cliffs. Holidays here are popular with fans of active tourism. From the resort, it is convenient to get to the Asinara Natural Park.
Who and where is better to relax in Sardinia
Resorts for young people and outdoor enthusiasts: Santa Margherita di Pula, Villasimius, Costa Rei, Porto Rotondo and Cintino.
Where to go in Sardinia with kids: Santa Margherita di Pula, Villasimius, Tortoli, Marinella, Alghero and Orosei.
Where is the best place to rest for amateurs cultural and excursion rest: Cagliari, Tortoli, Olbia, Arzachena, Alghero, Bosa, Posada and Castelsadro.
Resorts for elderly tourists: Porto Cervo, Tortoli, Marinella and Dorgali.
When is the best time to relax in Sardinia
The Italian island has a mild and warm Mediterranean climate, which makes Sardinia a year-round resort. In winter, they enjoy beautiful views and a measured way of life. Those who love to swim choose hotels with heated pools.
The beach season starts in early May and ends in late October. In the warm season, it rarely rains - only 1-3 days per month.
Parents with children try to come to Sardinia in June and Septemberwhen it is not hot +25 ... + 28 ° С, and the sea water is warmed up to +23 ... + 26 ° С. The largest influx of tourists is in July and August - the traditional vacation time. However, we do not recommend resting during these months, because the heat is +30 ... + 32 ° С, and the water temperature in the Mediterranean Sea reaches +26 ... + 27 ° С.
