The Sardinia Travel Guide

Sardinia Travel: Why Sardinia Needs Foreign Tourists

2008-11-11T10:42:00.007-05:00

As promised, here’s the other half of the post titled: Sardinia Travel: Why Tourists Should Come to Sardinia.For the residents of Sardinia, a major European tourist destination, tourists and foreigners are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, their patronage is welcome and needed. Often, in tourist destinations, tourism is the lifeblood of the economy, employing millions in resorts, hotels,

Sardinia Travel: Why Tourists should come to Sardinia

2008-11-05T15:59:00.001-05:00

Being a bit biased, I can think of a dozen reasons why travelers should come to Sardinia. Since you obviously can’t get inside my head, I thought I might spend a few words discussing what makes Sardinia a great travel destination.The People of SardiniaSardinians are the warmest, friendliest, most gregarious bunch of people you will ever meet. Again, I am a bit biased, but I have introduced many

Sardinia Travel: Best Sardinia Hostels, Part 1

2008-11-05T13:58:00.002-05:00

Many travelers in Sardinia like to stay in hostels and 1-star hotels. So do I. For that purpose, I've put together a list of hostels I've stayed at while traveling in Sardinia or heard of and included online reviews for your traveling pleasure. I'm not going to include an agriturismi in this post - those will come later. Most hostels in Sardinia are part of the Hostelling International community,

Sardinia Travel Guide: Top 5 Things to See in Alghero

2008-11-05T10:53:00.003-05:00

Planning to travel to Sardinia? Don’t miss one of Sardinia’s most beautiful and interesting cities. Just minutes from the Fertilia airport, Alghero has charming streets, an exciting waterfront, and a fascinating history. Here's a list of what you don't want to miss when you're visiting Alghero.Grotta di NettunoOn the top of our list is the Grotta di Nettuno, an ancient, half-submerged cave just a

Sardinia Travel Guide: Southern Sardinia Cycling Itinerary

2008-11-04T14:32:00.003-05:00

Welcome back for more cycle touring information on biking Sardinia.If you joined us for the last post, I'm assuming you took a ferry to Cagliari, spent some time there, and now you're heading south along the coast. If you're looking for other itineraries, be patient, I'll cover those in future posts. Onward!Cycling Sardinia's southern coastMy favorite route out of Cagliari - and this is just

Sardinia Travel: An Introduction to Cycle Touring in Sardinia

2008-11-04T14:29:00.002-05:00

I've been wanting to write on this topic for awhile since cycle touring is one of my favorite ways to travel in Sardinia. Here we'll discuss the basics about cycling in Sardinia, where to stay while touring, and what to expect on the road.If you're not sure what cycle touring is, check out an excellent overview of the history and common practices at Wikipedia.Options for Cycle Touring in

Sardinia Travel Guide's 1 day itinerary: Alghero

2008-11-03T16:08:00.001-05:00

In my quest to bring the wonders of traveling Sardinia to the English-speaking traveler, I’m introducing a new feature: the X-day itinerary. Since many travelers are daytrippers from Sicily and Corsica, weekenders from Britain or mainland Italy, I want to feature itineraries that the average Sardinia tourist might find interesting. Please feel free to leave opinions in the comments. I might even

Authentic Sardinia: Two favorite villages

2008-11-03T14:10:00.002-05:00

Every tourist to Sardinia is probably going to see Cagliari, the capital city, or Alghero, the biggest city in the north, and the Costa Smeralda. What they’re going to miss, to their consequence, are the little towns in between, where glimpses of the old, authentic Sardinia are still visible.In this post, I want to talk about a couple of my favorite small towns and why you should go see them. You

Books about Sardinia Travel: A review of Sardinia Guidebooks

2008-11-03T12:35:00.003-05:00

Although I am a big believer in talking to locals when you’re visiting another country, guidebooks are a great way to plan your travels in Sardinia. Locals will give you the inside perspective and show you the hidden gems of Sardinia. Guidebooks about Sardinia will give you the big picture and help you plan times, places, and budgets.Here I’ll list some of the better Sardinia guidebooks. I can’t

Sardinia Travel: Best Luxury Golfing Destinations in Sardinia

2008-10-07T11:08:00.005-04:00

World class golfing, lush scenery and stunning green waters make Sardinia a top golf destination.For the discerning golfer, Sardinia has two major luxury golf courses. Il Pevero, on the ritzy Costa Smeralda in the northeast, and Is Molas, only minutes outside of Cagliari. Both offer world-class accommodations among some of the most incredible scenery anywhere in the world. Golfers accustomed to

Traveling in Sardinia: A Guide for Tourists: Where to Stay in Sardinia

2008-09-30T19:08:00.004-04:00