Feb 5, 2025 · Carloforte town in isola di San Pietro in Sardinia. Ana del Castillo/Shutterstock 1. Plan for at least a week to visit. Stretching for approximately 270km (167 miles) north to south, Sardinia may appear small on the map, but covering each province could take weeks if you want to see all the island has to offer. From exploring the ruins left behind by the ancient Nuragic civilization to diving ...

Just beyond the glamor of Sardinia lies an island full of myth, tradition, incredible cuisine scenery that will leave you breathless.

Feb 6, 2025 · In the Supramonte, vigorous hikes are rewarded by fabulous views. Alessandro Zappalorto/Shutterstock 6. Supramonte. Best for hiking. Hikers will adore the Supramonte, a rugged limestone massif punctuated by deep gorges and remote valleys, and crisscrossed by spectacular walking trails.

Feb 6, 2025 · On January 17, the streets of Mamoiada come alive during the Festa di Sant’Antonio Abate.The town’s legendary mamuthones – men clad in hand-carved black masks and shaggy sheepskins – parade through town and dance around bonfires in the village center, with dozens of copper cowbells clanging rhythmically on their backs. Leading them are the red-and white-clad issohadores, who cast their ...

Mar 3, 2025 · This archipelago of granite islands and islets that float in a protected marine park in the Straits of Bonifacio between Sardinia and Corsica is littered with stunning beaches. The celebrities are the pink beach of Isola Budelli, the fragrant, macchia-fringed beaches of Isola Spargi, family-friendly Cala Spalmatore – actually three beaches – wrapped around a natural creek on La Maddalena ...

Bosa is one of Sardinia’s most beautiful towns. Seen from a distance, its rainbow townscape resembles a vibrant Paul Klee canvas, with pastel houses stacked on a steep hillside, tapering up to a majestic, golden castle.