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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PlaceUlassai
Tacchi d’Ogliastra
Discover the Tacchi d’Ogliastra, dramatic limestone plateaus and rock towers in eastern Sardinia, including the iconic Perda Liana.
PlaceGesturi
Giara di Gesturi
Explore the Giara di Gesturi: a basalt plateau known for its wild horses, seasonal paulis, walking trails and landscapes of central-southern Sardinia.
PlaceGoni
Pranu Muttedu
Discover Pranu Muttedu near Goni, one of Sardinia’s most important pre-Nuragic sites, with menhirs, prehistoric tombs and a large archaeological park.
PlaceVillasimius
Capo Carbonara
Discover Capo Carbonara near Villasimius: headland views, protected sea, Isola dei Cavoli, beaches and wetlands in south-eastern Sardinia.
PlaceCagliari
Molentargius Park
Discover Molentargius Park between Cagliari and Quartu: salt pans, pink flamingos, walking and cycling routes close to Poetto Beach.
PlaceOrroli
Nuraghe Arrubiu
Visit Nuraghe Arrubiu in Orroli: a monumental five-tower Nuragic complex with courtyards and archaeology in the Sarcidano area.
PlaceUrzulei
Gorropu Gorge
Discover Gorropu Gorge, one of Sardinia’s most dramatic canyons, with limestone walls, demanding hiking routes and practical advice for planning the trek.
PlaceOsini
Nuraghe Serbissi
Discover the Serbissi Nuragic complex near Osini: a high-altitude nuraghe, village remains and a cave beneath the limestone Tacchi of Ogliastra.