Sardinia: travel guides

Sardinia: camping in the heart of the Mediterranean

Sardinia is one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations during the summer holidays, thanks to its clear waters, places of incomparable beauty, long beaches and enchanting cities. A region with a fascinating natural heritage, between the sea and the mountains, Sardinia is rich with history and culture. The Nuraghi, for example, the old stone buildings that can be found all across its territory, are unique to the region. The sites and museums of Sardinia’s capital city, Cagliari, are definitely worth visiting; but also cities such as Sassari and Alghero have their fair share of history and monuments that visitors should not miss. As an island, Sardinia tourist destinations can be reached by private boat and by ferry or plane. Sardinia's main ports are Olbia, Cagliari, Porto Torres,Arbatax and Golfo Aranci; the region’s airports are in Alghero, Olbia - Costa Smeralda and Cagliari.

Camping sites and holiday villages in Sardinia

One of the most popular beach destinations in the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia has plenty of camping sites, holiday villages and beach resorts, mostly located along the coast. Modern and well equipped, including for water sports, Sardinia’s facilities offer top quality services: in 4- and 5-star establishments, often guests can experience Glamping, or luxury camping. For those looking for a holiday surrounded by nature, the National Park of Porto Conte, with its pine trees and Mediterranean maquis, is not far from the beach. Costa Smeralda and Costa Rei stand out among Sardinia’s most popular summer destinations.

Sports and fun for a memorable holiday

In Sardinia, visitors who don’t just want to relax on the beach, will have the opportunity to choose among lots of activities in spectacular surroundings. Often, camping sites and holiday villages, thanks to affiliations with sports clubs and tour organizers, offer the best excursion opportunities, such as visits to the renowned caves of Cala Luna, Bue Marino and Nettuno, diving, sailing, boat tours, windsurfing, kitesurfing and a lot more. Additionally, many camping sites offer entertainment for families on the premises.