Holidays in Sardinia - our resorts

A seaside holiday in Sardinia is always a great emotion, emerald sea, white beaches, pristine islands, marine parks, archaeological digs, regional folklore, traditions, local crafts, artistic and cultural itineraries and eno-gastronomic.

Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean and still remains largely untouched by mass tourism. Sardinia is a destination that offers memorable holidays with a touch of class and synonymous with glamorous retreats for VIPs.

Sardinia is renowned for its mostly untouched coastline, and the kilometres of beautiful white sandy beaches. With its ancient culture and traditions, Sardinia offers a totally different experience to those who have visited the Italian mainland. Although it has been part of Italy for more than a century, Sardinia still retains part of its independence, individual personality and its own language

Sardinia, for which its beautiful seaside appeal has the nickname of the "Mediterranean Caribbean", is the choice for the discerning traveller who seeks a relaxing holiday in contact with nature

The Costa Smeralda does not need introduction: its name has become known throughout the world as the corner of Sardinia chosen for the holidays of VIPs all over the world that every summer meet in the resort of Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo.

The northern coast of Sardinia offers some of the finest sandy beach of Sardinia, the most famous is Stintino near Alghero. The charming resort of Isola Rossa is perfect for a relaxing holidays whilst the town of Alghero will entertain you with a great selections of restaurants and boutiques. The National Park of Asinara and Capo Caccia offer unspoilt nature in outstanding Mediterranean landscape.

The southern part of Sardinia is an unforgettable experience, made of scenarios and sensations that few imagine and know. The nearest airport is Cagliari from here one can reach the beautiful resorts of Costa Rei and Villasimius

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Family

All our hotels are easily accessible from the three airports linking Sardinia: Olbia, Alghero and Cagliari

Olbia
This airport serves all our resorts in Sardinia Eastern Coast. It is accessible from the following UK airports: Manchester, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, London Gatwick.
Alghero
This airport serves all our resorts in the Northern Coast of Sardinia. It is accessible from the following UK airports: East Midlands, Liverpool, Southampton, London Stansted.
Cagliari
This airport serves all our resorts in Sardinia Eastern Coast. It is accessible from the following UK airports: London Luton and London Gatwick.

We can also arrange domestic flights within Italy, so if you have any particular requirement please feel free to tell us and we will provide you with a quote for your Sardinian tailor made holiday

Because we can access every scheduled airline, No Frills and selected charter flights, you can pick and choose the best option to add to your holiday.

When you book flights + accommodation with us, you are covered by our bonding with the CAA (for holidays by air) so your money is fully protected. You are also covered by the ATOL (1249) regulations, which means we take full responsability for all the elements we have booked for you.

Choose from where and how you want to travel!
Call us on 0207 520 3100 for the best flight deals!

Sardinia's National Parks and Marine Reserve

The territory is the most important resource of Sardinia: stacks that rise from the sea as the Pan di Zucchero of Masua, granite boulders carved by water and wind as the Capo d'Orso of Palau, chasms limestone, steep valleys, thousand years old forests, white sandy beaches, ponds and lagoons, these are the interesting nature of which the island is very rich

Northern Sardinia
Asinara National Park
Natural Park of Porto Conte and Capo Caccia Marine Reserve
Eastern Sardinia
Maddalena National Park and Tavolara Marine Reserve
Southern sardinia
Natural Park Molentargius and Capo Carbonara

Beaches of Sardinia

Sardinia is a favorite destination for summer vacation. Few other places in the world still offer a sea so clear, luxuriant nature and local culture so interesting.
For those who have already decided to head towards the island of Sardinia, but are looking for some advice, here's a list of the 10 beaches not to be missed

L'Isola di San Pietro (Cagliari)
Cala Luna e Cala Mariolu, Ogliastra (Nuoro)
Rena Bianca di Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sassari)
Spiaggia di Pula e la Baia di Chia, (Cagliari)
Stintino e la Spiaggia della Pelosa (Sassari)
Poetto di Quartu Sant'Elena (Cagliari)
Torre di Barì di Barisardo (Nuoro)
Cala Pira, Villasimius
"Punta Negra" e la "Spiaggia delle Bombarde" (Alghero)
Isuledda, Tavolara, La Cinta, Gallura (Olbia)

Food, dishes, wines, of the island of Sardinia

Insularity and agricultural culture characterize the Sardinian cuisine : simple and original at the same time, rich in essential ingredients and flavors, without elaboration, aromatic herbs but not spicy.
Its cornerstone are roasted meats, dairy products, salami, bread, desserts and wines.

Sassari, Torralba and Ozieri
In the north-west of Sardinia expect hundreds flavors: dishes of snails, meat of wild boar and sheep, roast squid, wild fennel soups, beans and bacon, and desserts for every occasion.
Food of the Barbagia
Like other hinterlands, is a land of shepherds and the meat and cheese are food-bearing the ''barbaricina'' tradition.
Oristano province
In the Oristanese there are delicate white wines, as prestigious as the famous Vernaccia, these are the Nuragus, the Campidano Vermentino Marrubiu Terralba, Sangiovese and Nieddera, These marry armoniously with the local dishes of game meat and fishes, such as roast eel
Food and Wine in Gallura
Mont Limbara among the wine route
A route between the flavors of Gallura through forests of oaks, rolling hills pasture, nuraghi and medieval churches is the landscape that frames the vineyards of Vermentino di Gallura

For an unforgettable dining experience we have selected 10 of the best restaurants around Sardinia, most of them are within easy drive from your chosen accommodation

Tuguri, Alghero
an old Catalan house where fish is the speciality

Corsaro, Cagliari
by the Marina offering typical Sardinian cuisine rivisited

Nicolo, Carloforte
Tuna in all sauces and local dishes

Tonno di Corsa, Carloforte
Famous temple of theTuna Carlofortina

Gallura, Olbia
the best of tradition with selected products

Su Gologone, Oliena
between the mountains of Supramonte, great cheese and wild boar ham selection

Gritta, Palau
view of the islands and tastes of the sea

Ghinghetta, Portoscuso
only 25 seats, a pearl among the Sardinian restaurants

Hibiscus, Quartu S. Elena near Cagliari
tradition and innovation

Giamaranto, Sassari
splendid interiors and regional cuisine

Family

Sea, sun, relaxation and all sports in contact with nature are the ingredients of an holiday in Sardinia.

Family holidays in Sardinia are spent with wonderful trips among rugged and beautiful landscapes, days on the beach, the beauty of the coastline, walks between nature and educational visits to the immense artistic heritage of the region, infinite possibilities for excursions, tours by boat, horseback riding and sailing await the active family.

What better time if not a nice holiday to learn to go to surf or play tennis?

Parents can relax too because children will find their dedicated areas, by the sea, by the pool, the playground and restaurant and will always be accompanied by the attentive and caring staff.

From 18 months up to 17 years your children can take advantage of special services dedicated to their needs.
Sport instructors, entertainment at restaurants, recreational activities, creative workshops, cinema, sports and team games and outdoor pools make for a truly unforgettable family holiday in Sardinia.

We suggest

Dune Village Resort ****
Hotel Cala di Lepre ****
Hotel Cala di Falco ****

Family days out in Sardinia

Aquadream
Arzachena (OT) www.aquadream.it
Blufan
Sarroch (CA) www.blufan.it
Diverland
Quartucciu (CA) www.diverland.it
Sardinia in Miniature
Tuili (VS) www.sardegnainminiatura.it
Water Paradise
Sorso (SS) www.waterparadise.it