Guide
Places to Visit in Sardinia
Discover some of Sardinia’s most fascinating places, from archaeological sites, caves and canyons to lighthouses, islands and natural landscapes. From the coast to the interior, explore iconic sights and lesser-known destinations, then build your trip by connecting places with nearby towns and villages and beaches.
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Tortolì
Rocce Rosse, Arbatax
Discover the Rocce Rosse of Arbatax, Ogliastra’s iconic red porphyry sea stacks, especially striking at sunrise and sunset.
PlaceIglesias
Masua and Porto Flavia
Discover Porto Flavia at Masua, a remarkable mining engineering project built into the cliff above the sea, facing the Pan di Zucchero sea stack.
PlaceCagliari
Sella del Diavolo
Discover Sella del Diavolo in Cagliari: legends, history, hiking trails and spectacular views over Poetto Beach and the Gulf of Angels.
PlaceCalasetta
Mangiabarche Lighthouse
Discover Mangiabarche Lighthouse off Calasetta on Sant’Antioco, an iconic beacon surrounded by dramatic sea and some of the Sulcis archipelago’s best coastal scenery.
PlacePaulilatino
Santa Cristina Sacred Well
Explore the Santa Cristina Sacred Well near Paulilatino, one of Sardinia’s finest Nuragic water temples, where architecture, history and mystery meet.
PlaceLaconi
Aymerich Park
Explore Aymerich Park in Laconi, Sardinia’s largest urban park, with rare plants, waterfalls, woodland and medieval ruins in the heart of the Sarcidano.
PlaceBosa
Serravalle Castle
Visit Serravalle Castle above Bosa, a medieval Malaspina fortress with centuries of history, legends, frescoes and panoramic views over the Temo valley.
PlaceGairo
Gairo Vecchio
Discover Gairo Vecchio, Sardinia’s best-known ghost village, abandoned after the devastating floods of 1951 in the heart of Ogliastra.
PlaceUlassai
Su Marmuri Cave
Discover Su Marmuri Cave near Ulassai in Ogliastra, one of Sardinia’s most impressive caves, with vast chambers, underground formations and guided visits.
PlaceBarumini
Su Nuraxi, Barumini
Visit Su Nuraxi in Barumini, Sardinia’s best-known Nuragic complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with towers, village remains and thousands of years of history.
PlaceCarloforte
San Pietro Island
Discover San Pietro Island in the Sulcis: Carloforte, dramatic coast, clear sea, Capo Sandalo, Tabarchine traditions and rich marine wildlife.
PlacePula
Nora Archaeological Site
Explore Nora near Pula, one of Sardinia’s most important archaeological sites, with Phoenician, Punic and Roman remains in a spectacular coastal setting.
PlaceTortolì
Arbatax Tower
Discover the historic San Miguel Tower in Arbatax, a 16th-century coastal defence overlooking the harbour and one of the village’s key landmarks.
PlacePorto Torres
Asinara Island
Discover Asinara Island, a protected world of wild landscapes, white donkeys, former prisons and crystal-clear sea off north-west Sardinia.
PlaceIglesias
Pan di Zucchero
Discover Pan di Zucchero near Masua, Sardinia’s dramatic limestone sea stack opposite Porto Flavia and one of the symbols of the Iglesiente coast.
PlaceGairo
Marina di Gairo
Discover Marina di Gairo in Ogliastra: a quiet, unspoilt stretch of Sardinia’s east coast with wild beaches, clear water and pristine nature.
PlaceMaracalagonis
San Pietro Paradiso Waterfall
Discover San Pietro Paradiso Waterfall near Maracalagonis: a scenic cascade and natural pool framed by a dramatic rocky amphitheatre.
PlaceVillaputzu
Su Fossu de Su Para Waterfall
Discover Su Fossu de Su Para, a hidden waterfall in the Sarrabus mountains near Villaputzu, surrounded by wild scenery in south-east Sardinia.
PlaceUrzulei
Gorropu Canyon
Explore Gorropu Canyon in the Supramonte: dramatic limestone walls, hiking routes, access options and practical tips for visiting the gorge.
PlaceOnifai
Cedrino River
Discover the Cedrino River and Lake in central-eastern Sardinia, with kayaking, boat trips, hiking and landscapes shaped by the Gennargentu and Supramonte.
PlaceBaunei
Portu Pedrosu and Portu Quau
Discover Portu Pedrosu and Portu Quau on the Baunei Coast: secluded coves with clear water, reached by sea or demanding hiking routes.
PlaceBaunei
Grotta del Fico
Visit Grotta del Fico on the Baunei Coast: limestone chambers, stalactites and guided cave tours reached by boat from the Ogliastra coast.
PlaceOsini
Scala di San Giorgio
Discover Scala di San Giorgio near Osini, a dramatic natural monument in Ogliastra with deep limestone fractures and sweeping views over the Rio Pardu valley.
PlaceVillagrande Strisaili
Villagrande Strisaili
Discover Villagrande Strisaili in Ogliastra, a mountain village overlooking the Arbatax Gulf, surrounded by Gennargentu landscapes, forests and springs.