🇮🇹 A Weekend in Cagliari: Sardinia City Guide

Cagliari is the Italian seaside destination you didn’t know you needed this summer! There are constantly cheap flights from all over Europe, and the island itself has a super reasonable cost of living. So if you’re looking for an Italian seaside vacation for less, head to Cagliari! In this guide, you’ll get: - explanation of the four neighborhoods and which one is my favorite for staying in - 4 lodging recommendations - 7 free spots to see and 2 paid - 11 restaurants and 7 bars & apertivo spots - 3 local outdoor activities, including beach tips and how to get there without a car - the major sights with notes on what’s worth seeing and if they need advanced booking - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cagliari & More guide, so if you want activity suggestions as well, choose that instead!

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Sardinia (the anglicized name, Italians call it Sardegna) is one of Italy’s major islands. While everyone knows Sicily – and it 100% lives up to the hype! – Sardinia isn’t on travelers’ radars on the same level.

For you, that’s good news! You can pretty regularly find cheap flights there, and the cost of living is pretty affordable. In a summer of ridiculous prices to enjoy Italy, Sardinia has stayed relatively inexpensive.

Planning your trip

Cagliari is an excellent destination if you want a low-key weekend at the beach, or 3-4 days of exploring the southern end of the island. Give yourself one day to explore the city slowly, and then give the remainder of your time for days at the beach (accessible by bus, car, or organized day trip) or day trips further out!

The island is called Sardegna in Italian! Sardinia is the anglicized name.

Take the train into the city from the airport - so easy, 1.30€, runs every 20 minutes and takes about 8 minutes to get into the middle of the marina district. Taxis will cost around 25€.

A few spots for reference:

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Emma | Where's Emma Now

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Amateur Italian, travel advisor, and adventurous eater! I’m a travel creative living in small town northern Italy, and I've been planning travel for over 15 years. I've lived on three continents and visited over 40 countries, so I'm passionate about helping travelers experience the best of a location, no matter where! I love both/and travel: I want to see the big sights AND the local hangouts, the big cities AND the small towns. I’d love to help you do it too! If you’re going to Rome for the first time, you don’t need me to tell you to see the Colosseum. But you might want me to tell you if it’s better as a guided tour or on your own, what add-on’s are worth the money, and what are the extra secret things your ticket can get you! My favorite part of travel is eating well: finding the local haunts, tasting a new wine, and trying the local dishes. Amazing food doesn't have to be expensive: sometimes the best of a place is in the street food! But if it is a splurge, I'll make sure it's worth every penny. I'd love to work with you to create the trip of your dreams!

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