Sardinia Holidays
Sardinia agritourismos, apartments, cottages, hotels, villas and village houses
Island
Why Holiday in Sardinia?
A very eye catching island, Sardinia has had great historic and strategic importance. Every Mediterranean power has controlled the island at one time—Romans, Phoenicians, Spaniards, Turks, even a pope. The northern coast of present-day Sardinia is a favourite vacation spot of Italy's extremely wealthy.
The island has a number of attractions: wild horses, flamingos, nun seals, great fishing, mountain climbing, Roman ruins, sailing, reef diving, water skiing, grottoes (the best is Grotta Nuova, near Cala Gonone on the east coast), and tranquil sandy or rocky beaches. Must-sees include the pink sand at Porto Ferro, the typically Sardinian town of Nuoro, Oristano (ruins of the Phoenician city Tharros), the Goddess of Fortune Temple in Porto Torres, Cagliari (the island's capital and largest city, with a good archaeological museum) and Su Nuraxi Nuraghe (an impressive Nuraghic fortress, north of Cagliari). The town of Olbia is the gateway to the exclusive Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda), one of Europe's most important resort areas as it contains sites that span 3,000 years of history.
Direct flights go to Cagliari (in the south), Olbia (in the north east) or Alghero (on the north west). We have indicated the most convenient airport against each property, but the island is relatively small with decent roads.
Vivid Italy is your perfect choice for a holiday in Sardinia. In Sardinia we have villas, apartments and hotels ideal for your holiday.
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Resorts
Costa Rei, Cagliari
More infoCosta Rei is located on Sardinia's southern coast, famous for its clear blue water and golden stretches of sand. The beauty of Costa Rei's captivating landscape is evident as coves and long sandy beaches abound, backed by rolling hills of lush green vegetation and imposing granite cliffs.
Golfo Aranci, Olbia
More infoKnown in ancient times as Figari, today Golfo Aranci is famous as a fishing village. This pristine resort, with beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters is a mere 15 minutes drive from Olbia, making it an ideal base for relaxing or exploring.
Olbia
More infoOlbia is, in fact, an interesting city of history and culture, fun, fashion and shopping. Monuments, museums and archaeological sites, therefore, but also the sea and beaches of extraordinary beauty with hotels, discos and restaurants which are famous and renowned at international levels
Porto Cervo, Olbia
More infoPorto Cervo is a pristine, recently built village of multicoloured buildings, well planned and luxurious in feel. The town meanders back from the natural port and is penned in by the surrounding hills. The town has an exclusive feel (and a yacht club, naturally) but the locals are always warm and welcoming.
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Holidays To Sardinia
How To Get There
There are direct flights from the UK to Cagliari, Alghero and Olbia.
From Gatwick you can fly to Cagliari with Easyjet.
From East Midlands, Liverpool, Dublin, Luton and Stansted you can fly to Alghero with Ryanair. With Thomson you can fly from Birmingham and Gatwick.
From Gatwick you can fly with Thomson and Easyjet to Olbia. Easyjet also flies from Bristol. There are direct Ryanair flights from Birmingham, and Air France flights from Heathrow, to Olbia. Jet2 flies from Leeds/Bradford to Olbia. Olbia can also be reached from Manchester by various carriers.
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The Insider
Regional Food
Tomatoes tend to be used generously, with beautiful rich sauces the signature of many restaurants. These are mixed with great local produce like artichokes, fava beans, peas, aubergine and zucchini to form delicious dishes. Home baked breads seem to be everywhere. There are plenty of exotic meat dishes, including suckling pig and hare. And ... the island specialises in a range of sweet dishes including speciality biscuits, fritters, pastries and cakes.
Local Wine
The most popular local wine is the dry white Vermentino di Gallura, although most of the local wines, while not excelling, are very drinkable.
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