Turquoise seas, white beaches, and prehistoric nuraghi. A Mediterranean paradise off the main tourist trails.
Main Attractions
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Weather
- Summer: 28-35°C, sunny
- Winter: 10-15°C, mild
- Best time: May - June, September
Sea Temperature
23-26°C in summer
Ideal for swimming and water sports
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Prague/Pilsen → Verona
Via Austria into northern Italy
Day 2
Verona → Civitavecchia
Along the coast to the ferry near Rome
Day 3
Ferry → Olbia
Overnight ferry to Sardinia (8h crossing)
Day 4
Olbia → Costa Smeralda
The luxury coast, Porto Cervo
Day 5
Costa Smeralda → La Maddalena
Ferry to the archipelago, pink beaches
Day 6
La Maddalena → Gulf of Orosei
Caves and hidden coves
Day 7
Gulf of Orosei → Cala Goloritzé
The most beautiful beach (1.5h hike down)
Day 8
Orosei → Su Nuraxi
A UNESCO nuraghe, prehistoric culture
Day 9
Su Nuraxi → Cagliari
The capital, Castello, Poetto beach
Day 10
Cagliari → Alghero
The Catalan pearl, Neptune's Grotto
Day 11
Alghero → Porto Torres → ferry
Ferry back to Genoa
Day 12
Genoa → Prague/Pilsen
The final drive home via Switzerland
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Book a vehicle for this tripTrip Tips
- Book ferries months in advance!
- Some beaches are only reachable on foot or by boat
- Try porceddu and pecorino sardo
- The water is crystal clear - go snorkelling
Events & Festivals
Cavalcata Sarda Sassari (May)
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Time in Jazz Festival (August)
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Sant'Efisio Cagliari (May)
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TOP: Cala Goloritzé
A white beach with turquoise sea and a rock spire - Sardinia's best-kept secret