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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TownIglesias
Iglesias
Discover Iglesias in south-west Sardinia: a historic city with medieval churches, mining heritage, Holy Week traditions and easy access to the Iglesiente coast.
TownUrzulei
Urzulei
Discover Urzulei at the foot of the Ogliastra Supramonte: mountains, forests and hiking, with Gorropu Gorge among Europe's deepest canyons.
TownOsini
Osini
Discover Osini in Ogliastra: the abandoned old village, Serbissi nuragic complex, Scala di San Giorgio, wild landscapes and local traditions in the Pardu Valley.
TownCardedu
Cardedu
Discover Cardedu in Ogliastra, a young Sardinian town born after the 1951 Gairo flood, with wild coastline, natural pools, archaeology and windsurfing.
TownArzana
Arzana
Discover Arzana in Ogliastra: Gennargentu landscapes, forests, waterfalls, archaeology, local food and traditions in Sardinia’s mountain interior.
TownBari Sardo
Barisardo
Discover Bari Sardo in Ogliastra: long sandy beaches, volcanic cliffs, Torre di Barì, archaeology, local food and water sports on Sardinia's east coast.
TownBudoni
Budoni
Discover Budoni in north-east Sardinia: lively town centre, beautiful beaches, archaeology and easy access to Porto Ottiolu and San Teodoro.
TownIlbono
Ilbono
Discover Ilbono in Ogliastra, a hillside village among olive groves and vineyards, known for high-quality olive oil, nuragic sites and traditional festivals.
TownSassari
Sassari
Discover Sassari: historic centre, Piazza d'Italia, Fontana di Rosello, museums, traditions and ideas for exploring north-west Sardinia.
TownCastelsardo
Castelsardo
Discover Castelsardo, a medieval village by the sea: Doria Castle, the historic centre, cathedral, panoramic views and places to visit nearby.
TownStintino
Stintino
Discover Stintino: the seaside village, La Pelosa, tuna-fishing heritage and excursions to Asinara National Park in north-west Sardinia.
TownLa Maddalena
La Maddalena
Discover La Maddalena: historic centre, beaches, Caprera and itineraries through the most famous archipelago in north-east Sardinia.
TownPalau
Palau
Discover Palau in Gallura: harbour, Roccia dell'Orso, beaches and itineraries towards La Maddalena and Sardinia's north-eastern coast.
TownSan Teodoro
San Teodoro
Discover San Teodoro: La Cinta, Cala Brandinchi, Lu Impostu, Tavolara and the best ways to explore Sardinia's north-east coast.
TownOristano
Oristano
Discover Oristano: the historic centre, Sartiglia, Torre di Mariano and itineraries towards the Sinis Peninsula, Cabras and Sardinia’s west-coast beaches.
TownCarloforte
Carloforte
Discover Carloforte on San Pietro Island: Tabarkine culture, local cuisine, maritime history, beaches and itineraries through south-west Sardinia's Sulcis.
TownVillasimius
Villasimius
Discover Villasimius: Porto Giunco, Punta Molentis, Capo Carbonara and some of the best-known beaches of south-east Sardinia.
TownPula
Pula
Discover Pula in southern Sardinia: the town centre, Nora archaeological site, beaches and itineraries towards Santa Margherita and Chia.
TownNuoro
Nuoro
Discover Nuoro: historic centre, Museo Deleddiano, Monte Ortobene, museums, traditions and itineraries in the heart of Barbagia.
TownOrgosolo
Orgosolo
Discover Orgosolo: its famous murals, historic centre, traditions, canto a tenore and routes through the Supramonte of Barbagia.
TownOliena
Oliena
Discover Oliena: Su Gologone, Monte Corrasi, Lanaitho Valley, archaeology, Nepente wine and traditions at the foot of the Supramonte.
TownOrosei
Orosei
Discover Orosei: its historic centre and churches, Marina di Orosei, Bidderosa, Cala Liberotto and itineraries through the Cedrino Valley.
TownDorgali
Dorgali
Discover Dorgali: Cala Gonone, the Supramonte, Serra Orrios, caves, crafts and itineraries combining coast and mountains in central-eastern Sardinia.
TownPosada
Posada
Discover Posada: medieval village, Castello della Fava, Rio Posada, Tepilora Park and beaches along Sardinia's north-eastern coast.