Guide
Towns and Villages in Sardinia
Mountain villages, coastal towns and small hamlets: each place is a starting point for discovering nearby beaches, attractions and local traditions. Choose a destination and find out what to see and how to plan your visit.
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TownUlassai
Ulassai
Discover Ulassai in Ogliastra: limestone cliffs, Lequarci waterfalls, Su Marmuri Cave, archaeology, Maria Lai art and outstanding hiking and climbing.
TownBosa
Bosa
Discover Bosa on Sardinia’s west coast: colourful streets, Malaspina Castle, Bosa Marina, local food, traditions and places to visit nearby.
TownCagliari
Cagliari
Discover Cagliari, Sardinia's capital: Castello, historic districts, Poetto beach, Molentargius flamingos, museums, viewpoints and local cuisine.
TownLanusei
Lanusei
Discover Lanusei in Ogliastra: panoramic streets, Seleni forest and archaeology, Monte Armidda observatory, local traditions and mountain landscapes.
TownGirasole
Girasole
Discover Girasole in Ogliastra: Lido delle Rose beach, the Santu Tomau nuraghe, local traditions and a peaceful base close to Sardinia’s east coast.
TownTertenia
Tertenia
Discover Tertenia in Ogliastra: mountain plateaus, hiking, nuragic sites, Foxi Manna, Foxi Murdegu and a varied coastline of sandy beaches and rocky coves.
TownPerdasdefogu
Perdasdefogu
Discover Perdasdefogu in southern Ogliastra: Blue Zone longevity, limestone plateaus, caves, waterfalls, wildlife and archaeological sites in Sardinia's interior.
TownJerzu
Jerzu
Discover Jerzu in Ogliastra: limestone cliffs, Cannonau vineyards, hiking, climbing, archaeology and local traditions in eastern Sardinia.
TownTriei
Triei
Discover Triei in Ogliastra, a village among green hills and wild landscapes, with nuragic sites, Giants' Tombs, local wine and traditional events.
TownElini
Elini
Discover Elini, the smallest village in Ogliastra, with woodland, springs, Parco Carmine, traditional festivals and a stop on Sardinia's historic Trenino Verde railway.
TownLotzorai
Lotzorai
Discover Lotzorai in Ogliastra: broad beaches facing Isolotto d'Ogliastra, Castello della Medusa, Domus de Janas, local festivals and a central location on the east coast.
TownLoceri
Loceri
Discover Loceri in Ogliastra: colourful murals, olive groves, vineyards, archaeology and a convenient position between the Gennargentu mountains and the east coast.
TownTalana
Talana
Discover Talana in Ogliastra, a mountain village in Sardinia's Blue Zone, surrounded by wild landscapes, nuragic heritage and centuries-old traditions.
TownUssassai
Ussassai
Discover Ussassai in Ogliastra: forests, springs, limestone tacchi, Nuragic archaeology, hiking routes and traditional mountain food.
TownGairo
Gairo
Discover Gairo in Ogliastra: Gairo Vecchio ghost village, Perda 'e Liana, mountain landscapes, archaeology and the wild beaches of Marina di Gairo.
TownOlbia
Olbia
Discover Olbia in north-east Sardinia: archaeology, Basilica of San Simplicio, local culture, beaches, food and easy access to Gallura and Costa Smeralda.
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Tortolì
Arbatax
Discover Arbatax in Ogliastra: the Red Rocks, Cala Moresca, Capo Bellavista, its harbour and the best places to see around this seaside village.
TownTortolì
Tortoli – Arbatax
Discover Tortolì and Arbatax in Ogliastra: Lido di Orrì, Rocce Rosse, Porto Frailis, San Gemiliano, beaches, events and a wide range of visitor services.
TownBitti
Bitti
Discover Bitti in northern Barbagia, a Sardinian village known for nuragic heritage, pastoral traditions and UNESCO-recognised canto a tenore polyphonic singing.
TownTempio Pausania
Tempio Pausania
Discover Tempio Pausania, Gallura's granite town in Sardinia, known for its historic centre, carnival, cork traditions, Vermentino wine and local cuisine.
TownAlghero
Alghero
Discover Alghero in north-west Sardinia: Catalan old town, city walls, Capo Caccia, Neptune's Cave, beaches, local food and cultural traditions.
TownSanta Teresa Gallura
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Discover Santa Teresa di Gallura in northern Sardinia: Rena Bianca, Capo Testa, Torre di Longonsardo, local food and views towards Corsica.
TownBaunei
Baunei
Discover Baunei in Ogliastra, where the Supramonte meets the sea: Cala Goloritzè, Cala Mariolu, Golgo plateau, hiking, climbing and the spectacular Baunei Coast.
TownCabras
Cabras
Discover Cabras on the Sinis Peninsula: Tharros, the Giants of Mont’e Prama, lagoon landscapes, bottarga, beaches and local traditions.