Sandy beach, Coast
Over 10 km long, the rugged Emerald Coast is renowned for its magical nature, many coves and small beaches with fine white sand. The warm, clear sea and the green hilly shores enhance the Caribbean atmosphere. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-costa-smeralda] The main resorts on the Costa Smeralda are the small, beautifully landscaped…
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Valley
The canyon of Gola Su Gorropu (or Gola di Gorropu) is considered the largest and deepest gorge in Italy and one of the deepest in Europe. [btn "Find a hotel in the middle of nature" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-goroppu] The Gorropu Gorge is one of Sardinia's most remote places with unspoilt nature and breathtaking views. The monumental dimensions of the canyon At its deepest point, the…
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Island, Sandy beach
The charming La Maddalena archipelago, consisting of 7 larger and several small islands, is scattered just a kilometre off the northern coast of Sardinia and within sight of Corsica. [btn "Book a hotel in Sardinia in advance at a discount" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-maddalena] The archipelago is particularly popular for its rugged coastline, small coves, sandy beaches with beautiful rocks…
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Mountain, Statue, Lookout
The granite mountain, located just a few kilometres from Nuora, is a popular tourist destination thanks to its seven-metre high statue of Christ the Saviour, which offers a magnificent view of the whole landscape. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-ortobene] The peak is a popular walking destination for locals from the nearby town of Nuoro and tourists…
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Cape, Cliff, Cave
Cape Capo Caccia, at one of the westernmost points of Sardinia, is one of the most beautiful natural sceneries of the whole Mediterranean and one of the most visited places in Sardinia. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-capo-caccia] Steep limestone cliffs rise up to 170 above sea level on a narrow spit of land, creating a fabulous spectacle, especially…
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Natural formation
The elephant-shaped lava formation can be found on the road to Castelsardo. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-roccia-elefante] Due to the size of the Elephant Rock, about 2.5 metres, and its location just off the main SS134 road, tourists usually stop here for just a few minutes during their road-trip around Sardinia. The Neolithic inhabitants carved…
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Natural formation, Lookout
The huge bear-like granite formation in the northeastern part of the island offers spectacular views of the turquoise sea and the La Maddalena archipelago. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-roccia-orso] The rock, battered by natural influences for more than 300 million years, stands on a 170-metre-high knoll and dominates the small peninsula that gave it…
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Cave
The caves of Bue Marino can be found on the east coast of Sardinia near the town of Dorgali. [btn "Choose the best hotel with sea view" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-bue-marino] The caves stretch for an incredible 20 kilometres and hide thousands of stalactites and stalagmites, freshwater pools, underground rivers and also fossils. A visit to the caves The Grotta del Bue Marino is divided…
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Cave
The Ispinigoli Cave is located in the hills of the Supramonte Mountains near the village of Dorgali and is one of the largest in Sardinia. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-ispinigoli] Venture literally into the heart of Sardinia and discover a breathtaking and mysterious world underground. Europe's largest stalagmite This is a place that will make…
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Coast, Sandy beach, Cliff, Lake
Head to the Sinis peninsula for the archaeological site at Tharru, pink flamingos, charming lagoons and stunning beaches that are among the best on the island: Is Arutas, Putzu Idu. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-sinis] Reefs, flamingos and lagoons Sinis is all about nature. The beautiful limestone cliffs lining the coast give way to sandy beaches…
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Valley, Cave, Archaeological site
The Valle di Lanaittu (sometimes spelled Lanaitto) attracts visitors to its beautiful and natural surroundings, with its many karst caves, views of the Supramonte mountains and the archaeological site of the Sardinian nurages, megalithic structures typical of Sardinia. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-lanaittu] Moreover, the valley is out of the way of…
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Lake
The artificial lake Lago di Liscia is the main water reservoir for the eastern coast. The beautiful forests and undulating landscapes invite for walks and a very calming stay away from the hustle and bustle of the seaside resorts. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-lanaittu] As the Liscia reservoir is a drinking water reservoir, it is not possible to swim…
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Island
The second largest island off the coast of Sardinia, Isola dell'Asinara was once a prison and a station for cholera patients. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-asinara] Today it is a popular tourist destination for walking or cycling tours and an ideal destination for day trips from the resorts in the north of Sardinia. A national park with dolphins and…
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Island, Sandy beach
The islet of St Peter off the south-west coast of Sardinia attracts visitors with the relaxed atmosphere of Carloforte, pretty beaches and the seasonal tuna fishing at La Punta. [btn "Find the best beachfront hotel on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-san-pietro] At 51 square kilometres , it's the sixth largest island in the whole of Italy, so you're sure to keep yourself…
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Pebble beach, Cliff
The bay of Cala Mariolu is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. It's hard to say which will captivate you more, the stunning blue water or the breathtaking limestone cliffs that line the coast. The beach is covered with finer white pebbles and larger rocks, which you can also lie on. In the summer season there is a small kiosk on the beach where you can buy drinks and snacks. The entrance to the water is quite steep, but the reefs…
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Sandy beach, Cliff, Cave
Described by many travellers as the most beautiful beach in Sardinia , Cala Luna also regularly features in the "best" beaches in the world. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-cala-luna] The bay lies in the most remote part of eastern Sardinia in an area of spectacular cliffs, rocks and caves. Facilities and appearance of the beach The beach, which is…
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Island, Sandy beach
Gabbiani, often referred to as Isuledda, is not actually an island but a small peninsula. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-gabbiani] The latter forms two beautiful beaches that touch each other on a narrow stretch of sand that connects the "island" to the mainland. It is on this stretch of sand that you can swim in the sea on both sides. Beaches and…
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Cape
Cape Capo Testa is a beautiful rugged peninsula connected to Sardinia by a narrow neck, with small beaches on either side. [btn "Find the best beachfront hotel on booking.com" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-capo-testa] The entire islet of Capo Testa is made up of massive granite rocks shaped by the wind into bizarre forms. Locals often refer to Cape Testa as "moonscape" because that's exactly…
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Mountain
Sardinia is known for its beautiful beaches, but hiking enthusiasts will also enjoy it. Of course, they must not miss the highest mountain in Sardinia, Punta La Marmora (sometimes also known as Perda Crapias), which rises to 1,834 metres above sea level. [btn "Find a hotel in the middle of nature" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-la-marmora] The mountain lies in the orphaned Gennargent…
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Pebble beach, Cliff, Cave
The bay with the beach of Cala Goloritze is one of the most famous places of the eastern coast of Sardinia around Golfo di Orosei. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Sardinia" https://www.booking.com/region/it/sardegna.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-sardinie-cala-goloritze] Cala Goloritzé is located in the municipality of Baunei between the resorts of Arbatax and Cala Gonone. Facilities and appearance of the beach The immediate surroundings of…
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