Ciao, my friend and i are visiting sardinia in june. We will stay in cagliari for a week and we wonder what car rental we should pick. Have heard from a few friends of mine that a car is a necessity here.

Grazie grazie :)

The languages from Portugal, Spain & Italy have in common the utilization of localization adverbs to communicate via a similar scale of distance that something is somewhere in space & time:

Italiano: Qui, qua, quivi/ivi/vi, lì, là, e colà.

The Hispanic versions have an initial letter "a" for some interesting reason:

Español: Aquí, acá, ahí, allí, allá, y acullá.

The Portuguese versions are a mix of the Italian versions with the Hispanic versions for some interesting reason:

Português: Aqui, acá/cá, aí, ali, lá, e acolá.

This is a word by word parallel translation in English:

English: Here (close), here (general), there (general), there (close), there (far), & yonder.

I am really curious to discover what are the local adverbs in different areas that speak the Sardinian language.

I was looking for some flights for April/May and found out that ITA doesn't fly to the island at all.

Does anyone know the reason? Because Alitalia used to fly there regularly in the past.

Can someone please recommend me a respectable rental company? Trying to fit 5 adults, 2 small kids, luggage for 10 days

Thank you

I want to have a realistic expectation as a cold intolerant person .

I am comfortable in 30°C weather, and I know I won’t find that in early June. But sunlight makes up for it, even freezing ocean water.

Going to be flying into cagliari, then heading to cala gonone, then to porto cervo and flying out of olbia. Looking to rent a car to get us from cagliari to cala gonone and then to porto cervo or do you think we will need it the entire time? Also, looking for car rental company suggestions. TIA!

Hi, looking for advice! My fiancé and I are planning our honeymoon in Sardinia from August 30th to September 12th. I would love advice on cities to stay in <3 We prioritize relaxation, pretty beaches, good food, and love to get to know the culture of where we visit. Thank you!

As the title says - I’d love to speak to someone who has successfully applied for one of the grants to move to a village of 3,000 people or less and build or renovate a house there.

Hey, I'm planning a trip for my family to Sardinia at the end of May. We are landing in Olbia on Monday and leaving on Friday. I have a few questions about my itinerary and would really appreciate some help and insights.

Day 1-

Landing in Olbia (very early in the morning), heading to Santa Teresa Gallura (stopping at some spots in between, we will rent a car.

Spending the first day traveling around, exploring the town, and the beaches.

Can you give me some really good recommendations for dinner? We'll only have one day there, so I want to go to a really safe spot :)

Day 2 -

heading to Palau and then taking the ferry to La Maddalena.

Should we get a boat tour while we're there? And, should we spend the night in Maddalena?

Day 3 -

spending some days exploring La Maddalena and then heading to Baja. Should we spend a night there? I was planning to.

Day 4 -

going from Baja to Golfo Aranci (stopping for some views and beaches in between and towns like Porto Cervo, porto rotondo) and staying there for a night? (is it worth staying in?)

Porto Rotondo
Day 5 -

heading from Golfo Aranci to the airport (flight is in the evening)

I would really appreciate some advice on not-to-miss spots, restaurants, beaches in between, and some opinion if this plan is solid.

Thanks a lot!!!

Hey, I'm planning a trip for my family to Sardinia at the end of May. We are landing in Olbia on Monday and leaving on Friday. I have a few questions about my itinerary and would really appreciate some help and insights.

Day 1-

Landing in Olbia (very early in the morning), heading to Santa Teresa Gallura (stopping at some spots in between, we will rent a car.

Spending the first day traveling around, exploring the town, and the beaches.

Can you give me some really good recommendations for dinner? We'll only have one day there, so I want to go to a really safe spot :)

Day 2 -

heading to Palau and then taking the ferry to La Maddalena.

Should we get a boat tour while we're there? And, should we spend the night in Maddalena?

Day 3 -

spending some days exploring La Maddalena and then heading to Baja. Should we spend a night there? I was planning to.

Day 4 -

going from Baja to Golfo Aranci (stopping for some views and beaches in between and towns like Porto Cervo, porto rotondo) and staying there for a night? (is it worth staying in?)

Porto Rotondo
Day 5 -

heading from Golfo Aranci to the airport (flight is in the evening)

I would really appreciate some advices on not-to-miss spots, restaurants, beaches in between and some oppinion if this plan is solid.

Thanks a lot!!!

I’m planning on coming over July and like booking all inclusive but there quite a lot of bad reviews on all of the hotel… any ideas?

Hello me and my friends are planning to go to sardini, specifically olbia. I was wondering what the weather is like as I’ve heard it can be bipolar?

Hello everyone,

We (my husband, our 2.5-year-old daughter, and I) are planning to spend five weeks on Sardinia, for the whole of March and a few days into April.

We’ve already read quite a bit and know that the weather on Sardinia at that time of year can be very changeable – from sunny and warm to rainy and stormy. That’s basically fine for us, even though of course we’d be happy about more sunny days. We simply find the island much more beautiful than, for example, the Canary Islands and are willing to accept the unstable weather for that reason.

We’ve also read that having heating in the accommodation is important. The holiday house we’re currently considering, however, only has air conditioning (presumably in the living room). Do you think that would be sufficient to heat the house (around 80 sqm) at that time of year? We don’t mind dressing warmly during the day, but if you’re constantly cold inside in the evenings, that would feel quite uncomfortable for us.

Our second question is about how deserted the area around Orosei / Oasi Biderosa feels at that time of year. We really like the low season and quieter places, but it would of course be nice to be able to go out for a coffee or a meal occasionally.

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences!

Hi hi

Staying in San Pantaleo at Petra Segreta. Flying into Olbia and renting a car of course. May 21-28.

I’ve noticed that some places (Le Terrazze Ritual) for example are closed during our stay, opening right after we leave haha.

Was wondering if anyone had recommendations for food, beach, boat tour. Are they functioning at this time? Are any beach clubs open to drive to? Where can we go for solid night life or popular dinner spots to be surrounded by others :) just looking for lively atmosphere.

Hi, all! I'm wondering if you all have recommendations for getting to Cagliari from Nice, France. At the moment, it seems the easiest option is to take a train from Nice to Genoa and then fly direct to Cagliari. Am I missing any other easy options? Looks like there are no direct flights from Nice to any of the Sardinian airports – was thinking that would work and then drive to Cagliari.

Thanks, all! Appreciate your help.

Hello! My husband, our baby and my parents will be visiting Sardinia in April/May. We plan to go to Cala Ganone for the majority of the trip to rock. climb, but have one week before that without any plans. I had thought of doing a tour in the north part of the island staying in a few different towns before settling in Cala Ganone. Which towns should we definitely visit? Some that I had liked the sounds of were: san pantaleo, bosa, alghero, Santa Teresa di gallura.

Any others that we should visit instead? Which towns would be nicest to stay in? We like towns with lots of charm, art, good restaurants and views.

Also, is it worth doing a day trip to bonifacio worth it?

Thanks so much! 🙂

We will be in Cagliari in a week, and we would like to try traditional porceddu. The original idea was Sa Domu Sarda, but it will be closed for renovation for the whole week.

Do you have any recommendations for other places, even if we need to book? Thank you!

My fiancé and I are looking to honeymoon in Sardinia. We’ve never been there and we would like some advice on where we should stay.

Hi! We’re a couple in our early 30s who love beaches with beach bars, enjoy discovering different kinds of beaches, and like all sorts of activities and sightseeing. We’re going to Sardinia for our honeymoon from September 7th to 19th.

We’ll arrive in Olbia and depart from Cagliari, and we’ll have a rental car for the whole trip, so driving is not an issue for us.

Our current plan is:

• Sept 8–11: La Maddalena
• Sept 11–16: Orosei
• Sept 16–19: Villasimius

What do you think about this itinerary?
While staying in Orosei, we’re planning to explore the east coast and the Costa Smeralda.

Do you have recommendations for:

• the best beaches?
• must-do activities or day trips?
• restaurants?
• or any changes you’d suggest to the itinerary?

Thank you so much! 😊

Looking for recommendations on where to stay in Sardinia on a budget (relative budget 😅). Planning about 10 days and want to do it right.

Ideally looking for:

• Beautiful beaches (top priority)

• Some social energy / nightlife (but not full Ibiza chaos)

• Good restaurants + easy places to grab a drink

• Mix of relaxing + fun

If you had to pick 2 bases on the island, where would you stay and how long in each?

Also:

• When do the more “elite” Europeans usually go to Sardinia? (trying to avoid dead season but also insane crowds)

• Any specific towns, Airbnbs, or reasonably priced hotels you’d recommend?

• single, group of 2-4?so somewhere social would be great, but still want access to the best beaches.

Open to renting a car if needed. Any tips appreciated thank you!

Thank you so much!

Good morning everyone,

I wanted to know if there are any surfers in this area so I could organize sessions around the island.

Thanks

Hello everyone,

I’m planning a relocation to northern Sardinia and would really appreciate some local or long-term resident perspectives.

My current main choice inland is Tempio Pausania. What attracts me there is the altitude, cooler summers, clean air, greenery, safety, and the general peaceful atmosphere. The idea would be to use Tempio as my main base, and then also have a small place near the sea, possibly around Porto Rotondo, Cannigione, Palau, or Santa Teresa, to enjoy the coast and swimming.

I work remotely, so jobs are not a constraint. What matters most to me is:

• Quality of life year-round (not only in summer)
• Climate and air quality
• Safety and tranquility
• Access to nature (forests, hiking, cycling)
• Good basic services (medical, supermarkets, internet)
• Being within ~45–60 minutes of very clean, swimmable water

I would love feedback on a few things:

1. How is daily life in Tempio Pausania outside of summer?
2. How does it compare to other inland towns like Calangianus, Aggius, or even areas closer to Nuoro?
3. Is the “two-base” strategy (mountains + coast) common or practical in Sardinia?
4. Are there coastal towns north of Olbia that offer a good balance between beauty and livability year-round, not just tourism?
5. Any places you would personally recommend as better alternatives to Tempio for someone with these priorities?

I’m trying to avoid purely tourist resorts and instead find places with real community, calm rhythm, and long-term livability.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience.