Sardinia spreads white-sand Costa Smeralda beaches at Porto Cervo, the prehistoric nuraghi towers (over 7,000 across the island), Cagliari's Roman amphitheatre, and the Gola Su Gorropu canyon's 500m limestone walls.
Highlights
Costa Smeralda
Cagliari
Alghero
La Maddalena
When to Visit
May-Jun
Sea warming for swimming, Costa Smeralda accessible without summer's exclusivity prices, and Cagliari's Sant'Efisio May 1 procession brings traditional dress to the streets.
Jul-Aug
Costa Smeralda peaks with international yacht crowds, La Pelosa Beach packed by 9am with daily entry caps, and the interior nuraghi country bakes at 35°C.
Sep-Oct
Sea at warmest, the Sagra del Redentore in Nuoro late August aside, and the autumn brings the interior accessible for Su Gorropu canyon hiking.
Nov-Apr
Mild winter at 14°C, Sardinian Carnevale through February with traditional Mamuthones masks at Mamoiada, and the inland nuraghi accessible without summer crowds.
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