Sardinia, Italy - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-28

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 6-day itinerary for Sardinia

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Day 1

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Torre di San PancrazioTower · Cagliari
    500 m
  2. 2
    galleria comunale d'arteModern art museum · Cagliari
    450 m (🚶 8 min)
  3. 3
    Clemente Susini's wax anatomical modelsArt museum · Cagliari
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  4. 4
    National Archaeological Museum of CagliariArchaeology museum · Cagliari
    100 m (🚶 3 min)
  5. 5
    National Pinacotheca of CagliariModern art museum · Cagliari
    200 m (🚶 8 min)
  6. 6
    public gardens of CagliariPark · Cagliari
    350 m (🚶 6 min)
  7. 7
    Porta CristinaCity gate · Cagliari
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Day 2

Stops
8
  1. 1
    bastion Saint RemyCagliari
    50 m (🚶 3 min)
  2. 2
    botanical garden of CagliariBotanical garden · Cagliari
    250 m
  3. 3
    Cagliari CathedralChurch · Cagliari
    50 m (🚶 6 min)
  4. 4
    Palazzo RegioPalace · Cagliari
    100 m (🚶 6 min)
  5. 5
    Palazzo di CittàPalace · Cagliari
    150 m (🚶 4 min)
  6. 6
    torre dell'ElefanteTower · Cagliari
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  7. 7
    Torre dello SperoneTower · Cagliari
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  8. 8
    San MicheleChurch · Cagliari
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Day 3

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Orgosolo MuralsTown · Orgosolo
    21 km
  2. 2
    Gennargentu National ParkNational park
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Day 4

Stops
9
  1. 1
    Torre di Mariano IITower · Oristano
    850 m
  2. 2
    Saint Martin churchChurch · Oristano
    600 m
  3. 3
    Saint Mauro Abbot churchChurch · Oristano
    150 m (🚶 2 min)
  4. 4
    San FrancescoChurch · Oristano
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  5. 5
    Monument to Eleonora d'ArboreaMemorial · Oristano
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  6. 6
    Antiquarium arborenseArchaeology museum · Oristano
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  7. 7
    Our Lady of Mount Carmel church and cloisterChurch · Oristano
    200 m (🚶 3 min)
  8. 8
    Cathedral of OristanoChurch · Oristano
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  9. 9
    city wallsCity walls · Oristano
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Day 5

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Museo Archeologico della CittàArchaeology museum · Alghero
    250 m (🚶 3 min)
  2. 2
    Palazzo FerreraPalace · Alghero
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  3. 3
    Alghero CathedralChurch · Alghero
    12 km
  4. 4
    Neptune's GrottoCave · Alghero
    6.6 km
  5. 5
    Nuraghe PalmaveraMuseum · Alghero
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Day 6

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Gola di GorropuCanyon · Urzulei
    19 km
  2. 2
    Monte OrtobeneMountain · Nuoro
    2.9 km (🚶 58 min / 🚌 23 min)
  3. 3
    CathedralChurch · Nuoro
    70 km
  4. 4
    Tavolara IslandIsland · Olbia
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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 6 days in Sardinia?

Day 1: Torre di San Pancrazio, galleria comunale d'arte, Clemente Susini's wax anatomical models, National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari. Day 2: bastion Saint Remy, botanical garden of Cagliari, Cagliari Cathedral, Palazzo Regio. Day 3: Orgosolo Murals, Gennargentu National Park. Day 4: Torre di Mariano II, Saint Martin church, Saint Mauro Abbot church, San Francesco. Day 5: Museo Archeologico della Città, Palazzo Ferrera, Alghero Cathedral, Neptune's Grotto. Day 6: Gola di Gorropu, Monte Ortobene, Cathedral, Tavolara Island.

Which areas should you explore in Sardinia?

The itinerary for Sardinia runs through Cagliari, Orgosolo, Oristano, Alghero, Urzulei and Nuoro.

Which museums are worth visiting in Sardinia?

Museums worth visiting in Sardinia: Nuraghe Su Nuraxi di Barumini (Barumini), Nora ruins, Tharros, galleria comunale d'arte (Cagliari), Clemente Susini's wax anatomical models (Cagliari) and National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari (Cagliari).

Which churches are worth seeing in Sardinia?

Churches worth seeing in Sardinia: Cagliari Cathedral (Cagliari), San Michele (Cagliari), Saint Martin church (Oristano), Saint Mauro Abbot church (Oristano), San Francesco (Oristano) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel church and cloister (Oristano).

What parks and gardens are there in Sardinia?

Parks and gardens in Sardinia: public gardens of Cagliari (Cagliari), botanical garden of Cagliari (Cagliari) and Gennargentu National Park.

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