Sardinia TOP 10 Places to Visit: Costa Smeralda, Cagliari, Villasimius, Alghero, Stintino, and more

If you are planning to visit Sardinia, in Italy, here you’ll find the best tips on things to do on the island, with a sightseeing map of the most relevant points of interest to enjoy, so you can easily imagine and organize your trip: WHAT to see, HOW to plan your visit, and WHY to discover Sardinia region.
In this video:
- WHAT are the major attractions that you can't go home without having seen, including Cagliari, Alghero, Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda), Pelosa beach, the village of Bosa, Villasimius, Costa Rei, Limbara mountain, Gallura, Tavolara island, Capo Ferrato, Stintino village.
- Then, I’ll describe to you HOW to follow a tour to better visit the island, with a clear map of Sardinia and tips to organize your trip and your vacation.
• Finally, we’ll discover WHY to visit Sardinia, with its rich traditions and wonderful nature!
So, what are the most relevant points of interest in this fascinating island? Here are my answers:
COSTA REI
Located on the southeast coast of Sardinia, Costa Rei is a small village. This place is much appreciated by international travelers as a destination for holidays in Sardinia.
Across miles of stunning white sand beaches, here you can find high-quality tourism services: some of the best family hotels, luxury villas, resorts, restaurants, and much more.
GALLURA
Among the favorite tourist destinations in the Mediterranean, Gallura lies on a beautiful stretch of land almost lapping Corsica, overlooking the Strait of Bonifacio.
The extreme north of the island is the natural pearl of the promontory of Capo Testa, with its beaches surrounded by the greenery of strawberry trees and a rich Mediterranean vegetation.
COSTA SMERALDA
In particular, the Costa Smeralda is a coastal stretch that is part of Gallura and which extends for about 55 kilometers.
Moving south there is the imposing island of Tavolara, in front of which there are other beautiful beaches such as Lu Impostu and Brandinchi.
ALGHERO
Alghero is a city loved for its walkway along the port’s bastions, the red roofs that touch the sky and the historical center: a labyrinth of narrow streets that connect piazzas bustling with life.
VILLASIMIUS
Villasimius is popular for its renowned resorts, hotels and long white sand beaches with crystal clear waters, diving sites, coves, and a landscape covered in the Mediterranean scrub.
LIMBARA
Visit Monte Limbara, a rocky granitic massif not very high (1,359 meters), recommended to those who want to hike and enjoy nature without a deep trekking experience.
CAGLIARI
Most tourists begin their visit in the island capital of Cagliari, stopping at least to climb from Piazza della Costituzione to Bastione San Remy.
Cagliari can be an excellent base for visiting the southern coast of the island, which has some of the best beaches in Sardinia.
STINTINO (LA PELOSA BEACH)
The main tourist attraction of Stintino is the beach of La Pelosa, made of fine white sand and a turquoise-blue sea. An icon here is the tower, built in 1578 by the Aragonese, called Torre della Pelosa.
BOSA
In the village of Bosa, a tangle of medieval streets winds from the old stone bridge to the hilltop Malaspina Castle.
CAPO FERRATO
The wild promontory of Capo Ferrato is ideal for taking beautiful walks and breathing in nature.
FOOD:
Dishes to taste:
Fregola: is a type of pasta from Sardinia. It is similar to North African Berkoukes, Levantine Moghrabieh, and Israeli couscous.
Seada is a Sardinian dessert prepared by deep-frying a large semolina dumpling with a filling of soured Pecorino cheese and lemon peel in olive oil.
Culurgiones: Sardinian stuffed pockets made from semolina flour, white flour, eggs, water and salt giving a soft crust to the ravioli.
Where to eat:
Su Cumbidu, Via Napoli, 13, 09124 Cagliari CA
Agriturismo Sa Marighedda, 09040 Castiadas CA www.samarighed...
Agriturismo Gli Ulivi, Via San Pietro n. 48 09040 Castiadas/Cagliari www.agriturism...
A Galaia. Via Don Nicolo Segni, 36. Carloforte (Carbonia Iglesias). Tel. [phone].
Santa Rughe. Via Carlo Felice 2. Gavoi (Nuoro). Tel [phone].
Pintadera. Via Marino, 22. Iglesias (Carbonia Iglesias). tel. [phone].
Tirabusciò. Via Bixio, 5. Calangianus (Olbia-Tempio). Tel. [phone].
Letizia. Via San Pietro, 12. Nuxis (Carbonia Iglesias). Tel [phone]
Kent’Annos. Località Badde-Nigolosu. Strada Provinciale 29, km 10. Sennori (Sassari). Tel. [phone]
Lucitta. Viale Europa-Porto Fraisis. Tortolì (Ogliastra). Tel. [phone]
Ispinigoli. Strada Statale 125, km 210. Dorgali (Nuoro). Tel. [phone].
Su Gologone. Loc. Su Gologone. Oliena (Nuoro). Tel. [phone]
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[@goldenlabradorskye]

Awesome beaches. I have been to Sardinia when i was in the Royal Navy. We was near an island to the north called La Madelene...beautiful place. Great video, thank you.

[@LuigisTravelTips]

Amazing Maddalena Island! Wow you were in the Royal Navy!! I use to recall its leadership story telling when I have my team coaching classroom ;)

[@goldenlabradorskye]

Yeah I was in the RN for 15 years. Served on HMS Bulwark which was a carrier which we went to Sardinia in 1975. I then went on to Ballistic Nuclear submarines until I left. Teamwork is essential to survive.@@LuigisTravelTips

[@eddiepower2742]

Amazing Beaches ⛱️ 😍 The Sea is so Blue and clear The Towns look Fab The Landscape is just beautiful Great Presentation Luigi well Done 👏

[@LuigisTravelTips]

Thank you Eddi, you sumarize all the strenghts of the island ;)