Sardinia is more than a Mediterranean beach destination.Beyond its turquoise waters and famous resorts lies an island shaped by thousands of years of history, distinctive traditions, rugged mountains, archaeological wonders, fishing communities, pastoral culture and landscapes that change dramatically from one region to another. This guide is designed to help you experience that variety without turning your journey into a race from one attraction to the next. From the streets of Cagliari to the medieval character of Alghero, from the ancient ruins of Tharros to the mountains of Barbagia, from the dramatic coves of the Gulf of Orosei to the granite landscapes of Gallura and the Costa Smeralda, this guide takes you across the island with a focus on what makes each region distinctive. Inside, you will discover: Cagliari and Southern Sardinia, including the historic capital, Nora, Chia, Villasimius and the southeastern coastWestern Sardinia, with Oristano, the Sinis Peninsula, Tharros, Cabras, Bosa and AlgheroThe Sardinian interior, including Nuoro, Barbagia, Orgosolo, Mamoiada and the SupramonteThe Eastern Coast, from Cala Gonone and the Gulf of Orosei to Baunei and OgliastraNorthern Sardinia, including Gallura, Costa Smeralda, San Pantaleo, Capo Testa and Santa Teresa GalluraThe La Maddalena Archipelago and Caprera, where granite islands and clear Mediterranean waters create some of Sardinia's most memorable scenerySardinia's history and heritage, from the Nuragic civilization and ancient Rome to the medieval Judicates and the island's relationship with modern ItalySardinian food and wine, including pane carasau, culurgiones, malloreddus, fregula, pecorino, bottarga, traditional sweets, Cannonau and VermentinoPractical travel information, covering airports, driving, car rental, public transport, ferries, accommodation, weather, money, mobile connectivity, reservations and emergenciesFlexible itineraries, ranging from a three-day introduction to a complete two-week journey around the island Rather than simply listing places to visit, this guide helps you understand how Sardinia fits together.
