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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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.
PlaceOlbia
Tavolara Island
Discover Tavolara Island in north-east Sardinia: protected sea, beaches, hiking and spectacular views between Olbia and San Teodoro.
PlaceSanta Teresa Gallura
Capo Testa
Discover Capo Testa near Santa Teresa Gallura: granite formations, beaches, lighthouse trails, Valle della Luna and views across the Strait of Bonifacio.
PlaceOliena
Su Gologone
Discover Su Gologone near Oliena: a crystal-clear karst spring, Supramonte scenery and routes into the Lanaitho valley in central Sardinia.
PlaceArzachena
La Prisgiona Nuragic Complex
Discover La Prisgiona near Arzachena: a major Nuragic fortress and village in the Capichera valley, with practical information for planning your visit.
PlaceDorgali
Tiscali Nuragic Village
Discover Tiscali between Dorgali and Oliena: an archaeological village hidden inside a sinkhole, reached by a rewarding hike through the Supramonte.
PlaceGolfo Aranci
Capo Figari and Figarolo
Discover Capo Figari and Figarolo near Golfo Aranci: hiking trails, coastal views, sea, wildlife and the story of Marconi’s radio experiments.
PlaceSiniscola
Monte Albo
Discover Monte Albo above Siniscola and the Baronìe: limestone ridges, hiking trails, panoramic views and wild nature in eastern Sardinia.
PlaceDorgali
Ispinigoli Cave
Discover Ispinigoli Cave near Dorgali: a vast karst chamber, a 38-metre limestone column, around 280 steps and a cool underground experience.
PlaceDorgali
Serra Orrios
Visit Serra Orrios near Dorgali: a large Nuragic village with huts, sacred areas and archaeology in the landscape of central-eastern Sardinia.
PlaceLa Maddalena
Caprera Island
Discover Caprera Island: Cala Coticcio, hiking trails, Garibaldi’s home, military fortifications and wild nature in La Maddalena Archipelago.
PlacePalau
Bear Rock
Discover Bear Rock near Palau, a famous granite natural monument reached by a short panoramic trail with views over La Maddalena Archipelago.
PlaceTempio Pausania
Monte Limbara
Discover Monte Limbara in northern Sardinia: forests, hiking trails, granite scenery and panoramic viewpoints between Tempio Pausania and Calangianus.
PlaceAggius
Valle della Luna of Aggius
Discover Valle della Luna near Aggius, also known as the Plain of the Great Stones: huge granite boulders, rural scenery and nature in Alta Gallura.
PlaceTempio Pausania
Nuraghe Majori
Discover Nuraghe Majori near Tempio Pausania, a granite Nuragic site surrounded by cork oak woodland in the heart of Alta Gallura.
PlaceArzachena
Coddu Vecchju Giants' Tomb
Visit Coddu Vecchju near Arzachena: a Nuragic Giants' Tomb with monumental stele and exedra, close to the La Prisgiona archaeological site.
PlaceArzachena
Li Muri Necropolis
Discover Li Muri near Arzachena, a Neolithic necropolis with stone-circle tombs and a key site for understanding prehistoric Gallura.
PlaceArzachena
Li Lolghi Giants’ Tomb
Visit Li Lolghi Giants’ Tomb near Arzachena: a major Gallura archaeological site with a monumental stele, exedra and Nuragic heritage.
PlacePalau
Fortezza di Monte Altura
Visit Monte Altura Fortress in Palau: military architecture, granite walls and panoramic views over the La Maddalena Archipelago.
PlaceLa Maddalena
Garibaldi Compendium on Caprera
Visit the Garibaldi Compendium on Caprera: the White House, personal objects, farm buildings and Giuseppe Garibaldi’s tomb in La Maddalena Archipelago.
PlaceLa Maddalena
Punta Rossa Battery
Discover Punta Rossa Battery on Caprera: historic military fortifications, coastal scenery and routes across the island's southern area.
PlaceOlbia
Pedres Castle
Discover Pedres Castle near Olbia, a medieval hilltop fortress with views over the plain, close to the Su Monte ’e S’Abe Giants’ Tomb.
PlaceOlbia
Su Monte ’e S’Abe Giants’ Tomb
Discover Su Monte ’e S’Abe near Olbia, a major Nuragic Giants’ Tomb located close to Pedres Castle in the countryside south of the city.
PlaceGavoi
Lake Gusana
Discover Lake Gusana near Gavoi: woodland, mountain views and outdoor activities in the heart of Barbagia, central Sardinia.