Sardinia is a small island in Italy. The largest settlement numbers only 200 thousand people, at the same time is the center of the island - this is the city of Cagliari. Every year, many tourists come here who want to relax under the gentle rays of the sun and sunbathe on the best beaches.
Sardinia - a paradise for tourists
The island has a unique picturesque nature, where high mountains are replaced by flower meadows or oak forests. The coast of the island is covered with cliffs, at the foot of which there are snow-white sandy beaches. The climate of Sardinia is multifaceted: in summer it is warm and dry, there is no rain. In late autumn and early spring, little rainfall occurs. It’s pretty cool in winter: the cold mistral wind walks on the island.
Large settlements are interconnected by rail and motorways . You can get to the island using an airplane , boat and motor ship. The airport is located in the center of the island, and there are seaports in every resort town of the island of Sardinia.
The best beaches
So, the most beautiful beaches of the island can be distinguished in a special list:
- The coast of Villasimius is the best place to relax: there is a crystal clear sea and an excellent beach of the same name . The town is located in the south of Sardinia.
- The most beautiful beach of the island is in Costa Rei .
- For a vacation at Cala Sinzias will have to pay about 5 euros.
- A cozy paradise on the island is the Costa del Sud beach.
- The luxurious resort of Olliastra is located in the east of the island. There are several good beaches in Sardinia - with hotels and the necessary infrastructure.
- One of the best beaches in the north of Sardinia is Pevero.
"Villasimius"
This is one of the best beaches in the south of Sardinia. You can get here by public transport from Cagliari, as well as use a car - you have to travel about 50 km to the south-east coast of the island. On the way to the city you can admire the magnificent scenery that will amaze everyone with its beauty and uniqueness. Villasimius has a large number of hotels where tourists stay. There are no campsites and it is not customary to live in a tent on the shore. The resort is designed for wealthy tourists.
On the main street there are many shops, grocery and souvenir shops. On the way to the sea, there will be several villas in which celebrities and businessmen live. The buildings are striking in their architecture, and in addition , horses, dogs, cats and other animals that can be touched live in some houses.
Renting a place on the beach with an umbrella and a deck chair costs about 15 euros per day. There are not many people here in the morning, since the sea at this time is not very clean - algae accumulate here from night. Closer to dinner, the water becomes crystal clear, so the number of people who want to swim is increasing. The cost of living per day varies from 25 to 500 euros per person.
Costa Rei
This is the best beach in Sardinia for families with children. The calm clear sea and huge sandy beaches will make your vacation indispensable. The sea in this place is shallow, so that children can swim without the close supervision of their parents.
The beach is located 50 km from the main city of the island, which is very convenient when traveling without your own car. The resort in 2009 was included in the list of the best beaches in Sardinia and the world. Here, fans of surfing, underwater fishing and other water sports gather annually. The influx of tourists, despite the beginning of the summer season only at the end of May, is expected year-round. The town attracts guests with its picturesque nature, excellent sea, as well as various holidays. So, for example , in mid-April, a festival of oranges takes place here. On this day, more than 300 thousand oranges are brought into the city , which are used by residents during duels - people fire at each other. All this is accompanied by concerts, fireworks and dancing. In July and August, summer carnivals and holidays are held, such as the day of folklore, music and dance.
Riscinia , Ferrato , Santa Gusta , Cala Pira are the best beaches in Sardinia, where there are entertainment for a single tourist, romantic couples and the whole family. Here, the music does not cease around the clock and festivities do not stop. The resort has many good restaurants, shops and souvenir shops. There are pharmacies around the clock, and you can also call a doctor directly at the hotel.
Cala Sinzias
One of the best beaches in Sardinia is located on the east coast of the island, near the city of Castiadas . The beach is bounded by the picturesque bay of Sinzias , which attracts tourists with magnificent views. More recently , Kala Sinzias entered the list of the cleanest beaches in the world. Its shore is covered with white sand, which heats up at noon. This is not very convenient when relaxing with young children, but if you take special shoes with you, then the inconvenience can be avoided.
The beach can be reached by car. Leaving Kastiadas , you need to turn onto the CP 19 highway. You can also use the buses that leave daily from the main bus station of the city.
Costa del Sud Beach
This place annually attracts tourists with wild beaches and hidden bays. This corner of the island is not surrounded by luxury hotels and night bars. The place is famous for the fact that its beaches resemble a snow-white virgin desert, untouched by civilization . The nearest villa is 20 minutes away by public transport, which runs here only three times a day.
“ Costa del Sud ” is also known for the fact that the ancient Roman city of Nora is located in the resort. Ancient Phoenician merchants floating in the Mediterranean needed a place to store goods. The most ideal was the Costa del Sud, surrounded by various bays, so a whole trading city was built here. Then, for unknown reasons, the city was empty, was abandoned, and historians could not find it. Only in the last century, a strong storm exposed a part of the land, which allowed archaeologists to stumble on ancient buildings. However, it was not possible to completely “dig out” the city, since in its place there is a guarded military facility .
Beaches of Ollastra
They are rightfully a landmark of the island. The most beautiful on the coast of Sardinia is " Cala Luna " - a snow - white beach washed by the clear blue sea. The finishing touch is created by thickets of oleanders, painting the shore in a delicate pink color.
The beach " Cala Sizina " is surrounded by rocky shores and quiet grottoes, which for several years have attracted diving enthusiasts.
The small resort town of Tortoli is famous for the beach " Lido di Orri " , which is included in the list of the best beaches in Sardinia. The coast is covered with pure snow-white sand, which turns blue in the blue sea.
One of the longest beaches on the coast is Torre del Bari , over 8 km long. It is located in the southeast of the island. The cape, dividing the beach into two parts, is interesting from the point of view of architecture : here is an old tower, which was built by the Spaniards in the early 15th century .
Pevero
One of the best beaches in the north of Sardinia, which combines two coasts: Piccolo and Grand Peverrier . Pevero Beach is famous for the fact that celebrities like to relax here, so paparazzi hunt here all year round. If this does not bother you, you can safely come here even with small children: the sea is shallow here and the entrance is very gentle.
You can get to the beach by bus from Porto Cervo , as well as by your own car on the SP 59 highway. Tourists stay in hotels near the Pero Bay, where you can use the parking lot.
Hotels in Sardinia
The five- star Castello Hotel in Cagliari is the epitome of style and elegance. The main building has only six floors, was built in a classic Italian style. This is one of the best hotels in Sardinia with its own beach. The hotel is a few steps from the sea, and the center of the island can be reached in 30 minutes. The hotel has about 200 rooms and several restaurants. The beach of the hotel is covered with white sand, which, thanks to the tall trees, practically does not heat up. The price includes rental of sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach, as well as thalassotherapy, SPA-center , gym.
One of the good hotels in the north of Sardinia was built in the middle of the last century. This is a five-star hotel " Romazzino " , located a stone's throw from the turquoise sea. Consists of a main building and small villas. " Romazzino " is suitable for families with children, as the sea in this place is not deep. The hotel offers the services of a children's playroom, a pool with instructors, and the restaurants have their own children's menu. For adults, there are 24-hour night bars, clubs and shops.