Sardinia is a large Mediterranean island famous for turquoise beaches, the glamorous Costa Smeralda, ancient nuraghe towers and a rugged interior. Cagliari, Alghero and Olbia make good-value bases, and prices are much lower outside July and August.
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Cagliari is Sardinia’s main cruise port, with ships docking close to the historic centre, and ferries link the island with mainland Italy.
The capital, with a hilltop old town, Poetto beach and plenty of good-value hotels.
A walled Catalan-flavoured town on the northwest coast, with its own airport.
The ferry and airport gateway to the northeast, often cheaper than the Costa Smeralda.
Famous beaches and luxury resorts — the priciest part of the island.
A resort area of white beaches east of Cagliari.
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June and September are warm with lower rates. July and August are busiest and most expensive; many resorts close in winter.
Cagliari, Alghero and Olbia usually offer better value than the Costa Smeralda.
To explore the beaches and interior, yes; buses are limited outside the main towns.
By air to Cagliari, Olbia or Alghero, or by ferry from mainland Italy.