Why Sardinia?
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.
Yet being the second largest Mediterranean island, it has so much more to offer with an interesting history, wild mountainous interior, vibrant towns with local traditions and colourful festivals. The people are warm and friendly and enjoying themselves is a way of life. A warm welcome awaits you in Sardinia.
2 hour flight from regional airports throughout the UK
Not a mainstream Mediterranean destination but a sophisticated Italian island
Beautiful beaches with turquoise sea, ideal for swimming and snorkelling
Diverse island with mountainous interior and natural countryside?
Vibrant towns with local traditions, colourful festivals and warm friendly people
Great variety of restaurants, pizzerias and gelaterias with Sardinian specialities and local wines
Many activities including watersports, diving, cycling, walking, golf, tennis, padel and horse riding
Excursions including boat trips, scenic narrow gauge railway, 4-wheel drive safaris, trekking and climbing, vineyard tours and wine tasting, archaeology sites and Roman ruins
Accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets
Mediterranean Lifestyle
Sardinia is an island that allows you to truly experience the very essence of Mediterranean life. The cuisine offers a rich repertoire of dishes, heavily influenced by the country’s various neighbours including Corsica and Italy, accompanied by impressive local wines. The mixing of game and farm produce (traditional with inland towns) and fish and seafood (traditional with coastal towns) result in a combination of flavours and appearance that is unique to Sardinia.
Something For Everyone
Sardinia will appeal to young and old with the contrast of the jet set world famous Costa Smeralda with breathtaking scenery and exclusive hotels, to the unspoilt south coast with many deserted beaches and Caribbean-like turquoise sea. Wherever you are in Sardinia, there will be a stunning coastline with beautiful bays and beaches, vibrant yet uncommercialised towns and villages, a mountainous interior with wonderful views of the island, refreshing lakes and waterfalls, and an interesting history. For example, there are around 7,000 ‘Nuraghi’ (mysterious stone dwellings dating back 3,500 years) throughout the island as a permanent reminder of its prehistoric occupation, as well as numerous examples of Roman architecture as a catalogue of their dominance.
We love the island, its people and its way of life:
- Let us tempt you with sailing and swimming in turquoise sea (Active Sardinia)
- Learn about its 4,000 year history, its archaeology, architecture, flora and fauna (History and Culture)
- Discover its traditions and festivals (Sardinia Festivals) and experience its mouth-watering cuisine and local wines (Taste Sardinia)
Easy Access By Air
Sardinia can be reached by just a 2 hour flight from the UK. There are now direct flights from the following airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Bristol and Manchester.
There are 3 airports in Sardinia: Olbia in the north east, Cagliari in the south and Alghero in the north west.
