Spiaggia di Cala Cipolla

In a summer that’s shaping up for BANANAS prices to get an Italian seaside vacation, Cagliari is the destination you didn’t know you needed! The city offers cheap flights, reasonable prices for hotels & food, and a city beach that's truly great. Best of all, it makes for an amazing jumping-off point to explore the southern half of the island. The guide has everything you need to put together an epic Sardinian vacation: great food, a city guide to Cagliari, and three day trips. Each day trip gives multiple beach options, meaning the three could turn into 6 or 8 without repeat locations! In this guide, you’ll get: - 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 🗺️For Cagliari: - Explanation of the four neighborhoods and which one is my rec for where to stay - 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 🏖️ For the rest of southern Sardinia: - 5 beaches - 5 wineries and 2 restaurant suggestions - 6 historical sights or cute towns to explore

Whether you have 2 weeks or a few days to explore Sardinia, it's guaranteed to include crystal clear water, great beaches, and good food! This guide will give you everything you need to make the most of southern Sardinia! You can drive an hour and get to some of the most pristine beaches in Europe! Places are organized into Cagliari hiking and beaches, then into three easy day trips further out of the city. Each day trip gives multiple beach options, meaning the three could turn into 6 or 8 without repeat locations. It's designed with Cagliari as a home base, but can easily flex to suit basing your time anywhere in southern Sardinia, or as a circular road trip! In this guide, you’ll get: - an interactive map to help navigate you to each spot - 4 lodging recommendations in Cagliari - 3 local Cagliari outdoor activities, including beach tips and how to get there without a car - 5 beaches - 5 wineries and 2 restaurant suggestions - 6 historical sights or cute towns to explore Before you buy: everything on this list is included in my Cagliari & more guide, so if you want restaurants and a city guide as well, choose that instead!

This guide is great for anyone not interested in renting a car who still wants to venture to multiple areas of the island. If you’re looking for an active holiday exploring Southern Sardinia alongside some low key beach days, this guide is for you. What you’ll find: 🇮🇹 Top sites to see in Cagliari 🏝️ Top Beaches throughout Cagliari, Chia & Villasimius 🏠 Advice on where to stay ⛵️ Day trips including tour links 🚎 Public transport guide 👀 Bonus info including top running routes and a gym recommendation, plus a hiking trail not to be missed