Where to Stay in Sardinia
Cagliari — City, Sea and Year-Round Life
Cagliari is ideal for those who don’t want to choose between a beach holiday and city life.
Here you can stroll through the historic centre, dine at excellent restaurants, and head to the beach in the morning.
Why stay in Cagliari:
• easy to get around without a car;
• the famous Poetto Beach is nearby;
• a wide choice of apartments and hotels;
• plenty of restaurants, shops and nightlife;
• a convenient starting point for exploring southern Sardinia.
Costa Smeralda — Turquoise Sea and Elegant Resorts
Costa Smeralda is perfect for travellers coming to Sardinia for its crystal-clear sea, beautiful beaches and stylish resort atmosphere. Small bays with transparent water sit alongside excellent restaurants, marinas and elegant seaside towns.
Why stay on the Costa Smeralda:
- some of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia;
- a wide choice of hotels, villas and apartments;
- plenty of restaurants, beach clubs and nightlife;
- a convenient base for exploring the north-east coast;
close to
Olbia Airport and the port.
Best places to stay:
Porto Cervo — for a glamorous atmosphere and lively resort life;
Baja Sardinia — for a beach holiday;
Cannigione — for a quieter stay and easy trips along the coast.
Alghero — Old Town, Beaches and Sardinian Atmosphere
Alghero is ideal for those who want to combine a beach holiday with walks through a beautiful historic centre. Here you’ll find charming streets, seaside restaurants, excellent sandy beaches and spectacular sunsets — with many places easily accessible without a car.
Why stay in Alghero:
• easy to enjoy your holiday without a car;
• beaches are located in the city and nearby;
• a beautiful historic centre and seafront promenade;
• a wide choice of apartments, hotels and restaurants;
• a convenient starting point for exploring north-western Sardinia.
Best areas to stay:
Old Town — for atmosphere and evening walks; Lido — for staying close to the beach; Maria Pia — for those who prefer the sea and a quieter setting.
Olbia — A Convenient Base for Exploring the North-East
Olbia is ideal for those who want to stay in a city while discovering new beaches in north-eastern Sardinia every day. There is a wide choice of accommodation and restaurants, with the airport and port nearby, while Costa Smeralda and some of the region’s most beautiful bays are easily accessible by car.
Why stay in Olbia:
• the airport and ferry port are nearby;
• a wide choice of apartments and hotels;
• prices are usually lower than on Costa Smeralda;
• plenty of restaurants, shops and city life;
• a convenient starting point for exploring north-eastern Sardinia.
Best areas to stay:
Olbia city centre — for restaurants and evening walks; Pittulongu — if you want to stay closer to the sea; Porto Istana — for a relaxing beach holiday.
Villasimius — White Beaches and the Turquoise Sea of the South
Villasimius is ideal for those who come to Sardinia primarily for the beautiful sea and a beach holiday. Here you’ll find dozens of picturesque bays, crystal-clear water, white sand and a good choice of restaurants, hotels and apartments.
Why stay in Villasimius:
• some of the most beautiful beaches in southern Sardinia;
• a wide choice of apartments, hotels and villas;
• plenty of restaurants and a pleasant resort atmosphere;
• several excellent beaches very close by;
• a convenient base for exploring the south-eastern coast of the island.
Best areas to stay:
Villasimius town centre — for restaurants and evening walks; Simius — if you want to stay closer to the sea; Porto Giunco — for beautiful beaches and a relaxing holiday.
