- Currency: Euro (€)
- Capital city: Cagliari
- Language: Italian, Sardinian
- Key phrase to learn: Dove si trova la spiaggia piu vicina? (Where is the nearest beach?)
- Time difference: Sardinia is 1 hour ahead of the UK
- Average flight time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- International phone code: +39
- Emergency services number: 113
- Public holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), Epiphany (January 6), Easter Monday (Monday after Easter Sunday), Liberation Day (April 25), Sardinia Day (April 28), Labour Day (May 1), Republic Day (June 2), Assumption Day/Ferragosto (August 15), All Saints’ Day (November 1), Immaculate Conception (December 8), Christmas Day (December 25), St Stephen’s Day (December 26).
- Link to FCO travel advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy
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Compare the best Sardinia holidays
Sardinia is a brilliantly kept secret. Despite being the second biggest island in the Mediterranean, holidays to Sardinia largely remain the preserve of those in the know.
The result is that this stunning Italian island is delightfully crowd-free – even though Sardinia’s coast is blessed with what are arguably some of Europe’s best beaches.
The stark contrast of pure white sand against turquoise water is so striking it is almost surreal. So you can be sure that, as the world slowly cottons on to Sardinia’s travel potential, there will be more and more deals coming on to the market.
The result is that this stunning Italian island is delightfully crowd-free – even though Sardinia’s coast is blessed with what are arguably some of Europe’s best beaches.
The stark contrast of pure white sand against turquoise water is so striking it is almost surreal. So you can be sure that, as the world slowly cottons on to Sardinia’s travel potential, there will be more and more deals coming on to the market.
Travel Information
Language: Italian | Currency: Euro (€) | Local time: CET | Avg. Flight time: 2.30 hrs
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Delve into the island’s fascinating history
Cheap holidays to Sardinia offer a window into history like no other. The cities of Alghero in the northwest and Cagliari in the south have roots going back almost 3,000 years to the Phoenicians, who were clearly onto a good thing, because successive empires have since cherished these cities, and they remain remarkably well preserved.
Sunbathe on spectacular sands
All-inclusive Sardinia package holidays can be equally as rewarding. There are few sights in the world more appealing than a beach in Sardinia and the Costa Smeralda (aka the Emerald Coast, named after the colour of the surrounding water) is a great place to find your favourite.
For nature nuts, the San Teodoro lagoon, located behind the pristine white-sand La Cinta beach, is home to many beautiful birds and a large resident population of flamingos.
Pick the perfect spot
When looking for cheap package holidays in Sardinia there are plenty of great deals just waiting to be snapped up. So, choosing where to go will likely be the most challenging part.
To help you make the right choice, the northeast coast around Olbia is the most developed, while Costa Smeralda is a great family spot. And while Costa Verde in the south-west is wilder, the beaches and towns in and around Alghero in the north-west are a great choice for all-inclusive Sardinia holidays.
When to go
The dry Mediterranean climate ensures that rainfall is scarce in Sardinia, even in winter months. In high summer the heat is usually still bearable, making trips between May and October ideal for holidaymakers. However, the resorts are much quieter during the fringe season months.
Events for your diary
Sa Sartiglia Carnival: This annual event is celebrated across Sardinia at the end of February. To catch it at its most flamboyant, head to Oristano where horsemen take part in a ritualistic medieval-style joust.
