Sardinia, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Sardinia, a magical island in the Mediterranean, offers pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and dramatic mountainous landscapes. It's a perfect destination for nature lovers, water sports enthusiasts, and those interested in ancient culture.

Top things to do in Sardinia

Things to do in Sardinia include La Pelosa Beach, Maddalena archipelago, Alghero Old Town. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Sardinia

Here is what 3 days in Sardinia look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Maddalena archipelago
    102 km
  2. 2
    La Pelosa BeachBeach · Stintino
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Orgosolo MuralsTown · Orgosolo
    61 km
  2. 2
    Nuraghe Su Nuraxi di BaruminiMuseum · Barumini
    55 km
  3. 3
    Cagliari Old TownCagliari
    100 m
  4. 4
    botanical garden of CagliariBotanical garden · Cagliari
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Porto CervoVillage · Arzachena
    8.2 km
  2. 2
    Spiaggia del PrincipeBeach · Arzachena
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Sardinia?

La Pelosa Beach, Maddalena archipelago, Alghero Old Town, Bosa, Cagliari Old Town, Porto Cervo and 9 more. La Pelosa Beach: One of Italy's most beautiful beaches with fine white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters, ideal for families.

What can you do in 3 days in Sardinia?

Day 1: Maddalena archipelago, La Pelosa Beach. Day 2: Orgosolo Murals, Nuraghe Su Nuraxi di Barumini, Cagliari Old Town, botanical garden of Cagliari. Day 3: Porto Cervo, Spiaggia del Principe.

Which areas should you explore in Sardinia?

The itinerary for Sardinia runs through Stintino, Orgosolo, Barumini, Cagliari and Arzachena.

Which museums are worth visiting in Sardinia?

Museums worth visiting in Sardinia: Nuraghe Su Nuraxi di Barumini (Barumini), Nora ruins and Tharros.

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