Sardinia

Cala Mariolu, Baunei

The Nuraghe Prisgiona in the archaeological site located in the Capichera valley near Arzachena

The blue clear water in La Maddalena, Sardinia

Panoramic view of Cagliari, Sardinia

La Pelosa beach, near Stintino

Sardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and ahead of Cyprus) and an autonomous region of Italy. The region has its capital in its largest city, Cagliari.

Sardinia Highlights

Inspired Stays

Palazzo Doglio: Liberty-Style Sardinian Luxury With a Regenerative Twist

Palazzo Doglio’s marbled interiors, gastronomic leanings and lively onsite piazza commingle for a memorable stay in sun-soaked Cagliari.

Italy in Brief

The coins number at least 30,000 and potentially up to 50,000

Enormous Deposit of Ancient Coins Discovered off Northeastern Coast of Sardinia

At least 30,000 (and potentially up to 50,000) ancient Roman coins have been recovered in Sardinia after a recreational diver alerted authorities of spotting “something metallic.”

Italy in Brief

Low-Cost Carrier Ryanair Cuts Flights to Sardinia and Sicily, Criticizing New Italian Directive

Low-cost carrier Ryanair announced an 8% reduction in flights to and from Sardinia this winter, with similar changes in the pipeline for Sicily.

Culture

Alessandro Mahmoud, stage name Mahmood, at the microphone

Sanremo to Under the Sea: Mahmood Shakes Up the World of Italian Dubbing in “The Little Mermaid”

Since winning the Sanremo song contest in 2019, Italian pop star Mahmood, who voices Sebastian in the new Italian version of The Little Mermaid, has gone from music world disrupter to beloved mainstay.

Sustainable Travel

Letting Go in Sardinia’s Wild Interior

There’s a reason — or maybe a few — that the storied island is one of just five “Blue Zones” globally. One writer unlocked a few secrets to longevity on a recent retreat.

What you can't miss in Sardinia

Where is Sardinia

Top Experiences in Sardinia

Language Schools

Learn Italian in Sardinia - Homestay Italian Courses

Sardinia

Walking Tours, Tour Operator, Tours

Hedonistic Hiking - Fully-inclusive guided gourmet walking holidays across Italy

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Recipes From Sardinia

Recipes

Chocolate Truffles: Cioccolatini di Fregula Sarda

Unique chocolate truffles using Sardinian Fregula pasta that are seriously easy to make

Recipes

Fregula con Arselle: Tiny Sardinian Pasta with Clams

Our recipe of the week is made with "fregula", similar to couscous but with a more toothsome bite. This grain is typical to Sardinia and best serves with a delicious clam sauce.

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Flights from Rome to Sardinia

Does anyone know if RyanAir is the only airline that flies from Rome to Sardinia, direct.

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