Discover the many islands that surround Sardinia like Asinara and San Pietro, and plan how to visit them for a day, a week or more.
Caprera is the second largest island of the Maddalena Archipelago and one of the islands of Maddalena National Park, located in the northern part of Sardinia. Characterized by beautiful natural beaches and the typical Mediterranean vegetation, Caprera is also an important place in Italian history. If you are planning a … Read more
Situated in northeastern Sardinia, the archipelago of La Maddalena is a dreamy place to visit. Made up of a whopping 62 islands (most of them truly tiny), and officially titled the National Park of the Archipelago of La Maddalena, this protected paradise is home to some stunning slices of nature. … Read more
Boat trips to La Maddalena are the best way to enjoy this archipelago if you are short on time or you don’t have your own boat to go around. The good news is that there are many tours available – for any budget and taste. Whether you want to splurge … Read more
Located in the beautiful Isola di San Pietro, in the Sulcis Archipelago in southern Sardinia, Carloforte is one of the most beautiful, unique places to visit in Sardinia. Recently made nationally famous by a TV Series (L’Isola di Pietro), the island has retained all of its local character. Blessed with … Read more
The Isola di Mal di Ventre (Mal di Ventre Island in English) is located in the Sinis Protected Area, on the west coast of the central part of Sardinia. The island is exposed to strong winds, so in the past it was known in Sardinian language as Malu Entu (which … Read more
Asinara is a small, uninhabited island that sits off the northwestern coast of the stunning Italian island of Sardinia. Asinara is just 52 square kilometers in size and is one of Sardinia’s most incredible national parks, as well as a wildlife and marine preserve. A trip to Sardinia isn’t complete … Read more
Sant’Antioco is located on the southwest of Sardinia and is the fourth biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia itself, and Elba Island. Part of the Sulcis Archipelago of which also San Pietro Island is part, it’s famous because of its astounding beaches, but it has a lot … Read more
Piscinas Dunes, in Sardinia’s Costa Verde (Green Coast) are among the most incredible, surreal, breathtaking landscapes on the island. Not far from it, Ingurtosu is an intriguing, mysterious abandoned mining village that calls to be explored. A visit of Piscinas and Ingurtosu, with the Laveria Brassey mine, can be combined … Read more
Molara is one of the smallest islands off the coast of Sardinia. Located right next to the larger and more famous Tavolara island, and with that part of the Protected Marine Area of Tavolara Punta Coda Cavallo. It is easy to reach from Olbia, and a really unique place, yet … Read more
Tavolara is one of the nicest islands of Sardinia, and if you are planning a summer or early fall trip to the northeast of the region, you should try to include it in your itinerary. Part of the Protected Marine Area of Tavolara Punta Coda Cavallo – which includes 15,000 … Read more
