Sardinia

With dramatic, rolling uplands covered with grassland, and a beautiful coastline boasting isolated coves, long sandy beaches and hidden caves, Sardinia offers more than just sunshine and clear waters: littered around the island are thousands of prehistoric nuraghic remains. 

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Sardinia is a large island off the western coast of mainland Italy and located in the Mediterranean Sea. With a range of superb activities on offer and a wonderful diversity in landscape, Sardinia provides the perfect escape for campers of any age.

The busy port of Cágliari is the island’s capital. Attractions include the city walls, archaeology museum and cathedral plus an impressive Roman amphitheatre. More ruins can be found just outside the city at Nora, while some 7,000 or so nuraghi are dotted all around the island. Uniqueto Sardinia, these stone-built constructions are remnants of Sardinia’s only significant native culture. The most famous of them is at Su Nuraxi, the oldest and largest nuraghic complex, dating from around 1500 BC. The island’s second city, Sássari, is known for its spectacular Cavalcata festival on Ascension Day; festivities include traditional singing and dancing plus a horse race.

Not far from Sássari is Alghero, a major fishing port and the island’s oldest resort. Surrounded by walls and defensive towers, the old town is full of narrow, cobbled streets with flamboyant churches and brightly coloured houses. Boat or car trips can also be made to Neptune’s Grotto, a spectacular, deep marine cave, around the point of Capo Caccia. Sardinia’s best known resort is the Costa Smeralda, one of the Mediterranean’s loveliest stretches of coast, a 10 km. strip between the gulfs of Cugnana and Arzachena. Beaches can be found at Capriccioli, Rena Bianca and Liscia Ruia. 

The selection of campsites recommended by Alan Rogers also allow you to bring your own accommodation or stay onsite. This is all for your convenience, so whether you’re a caravanning veteran or would rather relax in a chalet for the trip, you’ll be able to find exactly what you need.

Sardinia has four provinces: Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano and Sassari. 

Places of interest

Bosa: Small, picturesque seaside town.

Cala Gonone: Bustling seaside resort and fishing port, with good beaches, isolated coves and natural caves including the famous Grotta del Bue Marino.

Carloforte: An attractive town on the island of San Pietro.

Dorgali: In the wine-growing region of Cannonau.

Maddalena Islands: Popular tourist attraction, sandy and rocky beaches.

Oristano: Nearby lagoon is home to one of the island’s largest populations of flamingo.

Cuisine of the region

Fresh ingredients are widely used to create simple dishes: seafood, especially lobster, is grilled over open fires, as is suckling pig. Fish stews and pasta are popular. The island also produces a variety of breads. Cheeses tend to be made from ewe’s milk, including pecorino Sardo. Nougat is a sweet Sardinian speciality and pastries are often flavoured with almonds, lemons or oranges. Vernaccia is the island’s most famous wine.

Agnello arrosto: Roast lamb, roasted on a spit or in casseroles with rosemary and thyme.

Bottarga: A version of caviar made with mullet eggs.

Culigiones: Massive ravioli stuffed with cheese and egg.

Maloreddus: Saffron flavoured pasta