Sardinia provides one of Europe’s best Mediterranean Road trip. This two -week travel is placed on each coast of the island, hits the celebrated beaches, historic tihassic cities and pure internal gems.
The guide is attracted, follows the routes and includes local travel practices. Start and last points can be both Olbia (North) or Cageliery (South) with large airports and ferry connections.
If you are already in the Italian mainland, there is a great option Ferry The It is often more meaningful than the flight, as you can bring your own car, which we did. That way, we can bring everything we need, visit several beautiful places on the way and enjoy a great ferry crossing. Also, we have saved the cost of the airport and car rental.
Quick Overview: Route and regions
| Day | Region/zone |
|---|---|
| 1-4 | North Coast (Olbia, Costa Smaralada, La Madalna) |
| 5-7 | West Coast (Alghhero, Bosa, Costa Verde) |
| 8-10 | South Coast (Cagaliarry, Villasimius) |
| 11-14 | East Coast (Orosi, Kala Gonon, Bowni, Olbia) |
Day-to-day travel is detailed
Day 1-4: North coast – beach and glamor
Base: Olbia / Costa Memorial
- From Olbia to Porto Curo and renowned Costa Smaralada.
- Search Prince Beach, Capricioli BeachAnd Stays smoothing-All turquoise, shallow water and well-conservation have been verified for facilities. You will visit several beautiful beaches in the world. Scene, water color and rock structure are simply stunning.
- Take Palaw Ferrity (Vehicle Authorized) Matalin Herolal (Trember Madamgo)Removed Sandy Coves and Clear Snorkeling is famous. Several licensed boats work daily.
- Tip: Porto is known for the Cervo Upscale Night Life, but the villages of San Pantalio and Canziyoni like the villages of northern Sardinia offer pure food and low prices.
The beaches all over the island are stunning. The northeastern is the most famous, but we have seen many others who were equally invited and beautiful.
That’s why we have included some of them in this article: The best beach in the sardinia
Day 5-7: West Coast – Pure Sardinia
Base: Alghero, Bosa
- Drive AlgaeCatalan roots, medieval walls and marine food are a city taken to the market. It Old town And Neptune Cave (Guided Tours Year, Weather Permissions) highlight visitors.
- Natural SP 49 follow the coastal road BoarPast is a pastel house and Malassipina fort with a reverse village. Bosa has been confirmed for its beautiful center and river scene.
- In the south of Bosos, discover the quartz-sand beach Is discussed And wild waves Coasta VardeThe
Day 8-10: South Coast – History and Capital Culture
Base: Cagaliarry / Villasimius
- Ouristo moves forward to the south CagaliarryHistoric Tihasic Sardinian capital.
- Top Sites of Cagaliery: The St. Remy’s bases, PoetoOld Roman AmphitheaterAnd the old district of Casselo and Marina.
- Eat: Cagaliarry restaurants serve signed foods such as Kaluragionion (Sardinian Ravioli) and Botarga (Cure Mullet Row).
- Travel: day travel Villasmias And Costa ray SS 125 highway for Unspoyled southeast beaches.
Day 11-14: East Coast – Wild Landscape and Adventure
BASE: Orosi, Kala Gonon, Bownee
- SS 125 (“Oriental Sarda,“ one of the top natural roads in Italy) run) OrsaiThe The Orsi Famous for limestone cliffs, marine caves and primitive covers.
- Bump: Gateway on the boat trip Luna, Marioo to cookAnd the cave of the sea Groto Del Boo MarinoThe In the summer trips are driven daily – the availability and weather off before booking;
- A rental GoloritzA UNESCO-list beach is simply accessible on the legs, highly proposed (trail well-vigonposted and maintenance).
Highlights and Activities
- The best beach: Prince Beach, La Pelosa (Steintino), Kala Goloritzi, Kala Marioloo, Poeto and Arutas.
- Hist Tihasik site: Nuraxi Nurag (Barumini, UNESCO, UNESCO, Silkfid), Cagaliarry, Pigle Castle (Bonia) casting.
- Wildlife: Pink Flemingo is visible in the Salt Flat and Gurgius Park in the spring and summer.
- Eat: Pore Pore using local specialties
- Boat: La Madalna and Orosi Licensed operators offer daily travel; Recommended in advance booking for August.
Read as well as about our travel tips …
Tips for Traveling Sardinian Road
Ideal for Sardinia Road Trip Explorers, but up-to-date plans for a successful journey and local knowledge is required. There are the most important travel tips for self-driving on the coast of Sardinia:
1 Car renting and booking
- Need to save advance: Especially in July-August, book your car Ahead of the week For the best availability and price.
- Rent Location: Olbia and Cagaliarry, Plus Algarro and main airports in the port cities.
- Driver Requirements: For most rent agencies a valid EU or international driver’s license and drivers must be at least 21 (sometimes 25) years old.
We left for our own car and took over overnight. It costs our rent cars, saved the flights and we had a great trip and the kids prefer ferry crossing.
2 Driving and Rhodes
- Street condition: Highway (SS and SP Roads) and main coastal routes Well maintained and wideThe Internal routes can be narrow and air – drive slowly and carefully.
- Speed limit: 50 km/h (cities), 90 km/h (secondary road), 110 km/h (main road), otherwise if not posted. Many streets have speed cameras (“Autovelox”).
- Fuel: Most gas stations receive cards and are open every day, though some of the big cities are close to lunch (12: 30-15: 30) for long lunch. Fill in the distant coastal stretch before entering.
3 Navigation and signs
- Navigation: GPS or Google Maps work well but bring a paper map to the mobile reception to be weak on the hills and remote coasts.
- Street marks: The sins are clear and usually in Italian, including some locations listed in the Sardinian dialect.
4 Parking and ZTL (Restricted Zone)
- Beach/Town Parking: Many beaches and city centers have provided parking zones. Always check the signs for the period of time and the payment method.
- ZTL (limited traffic zone): Many old cities (especially Cagaliarry, Algar, Bosa, Castlesardo) limit non -resident cars access to some parts of the day. Automatic for penalties violation. Quite nasty, isn’t it? So see and look for marked marks.
5 … Protection and Protection
- Personal Protection: Is sardinia Very safe For self-driving travelers. Violent crime is rare; Standard caution applies.
- Vehicles Protection: Vehicles can be stolen, especially on distant beaches. As usual, Never Leave valuable things visible in your car.
6 .. Connect to the ferry and island
- Car ferry: La Madalna’s only car ferry leaves from Palau (scoring a year -long run).
- In advance booking Highly suggested on summer and weekly holidays.
7 .. necessary to pack
- Sun Protection: Sardinian sun intense; Pack sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
- Cash: Although the cards are widely received, many remote beach parking lots or rural restaurants simply take cash.
- Water and snacks: Services are rare along the stretch of some distant coast or hills.
8. Local driving culture
- Locals can drive quickly On the wind street; Use pool-out to pass cars quickly.
- Round outs: Always yield always for traffic inside.
9. Urgent information
- Emergency Number: Dial 112 in police, fire or treatment emergency circumstances.
- Breakdown Service: Most rentals provide a toll-free number for assistance. Make sure you drive your car with your car, you have a details of your insurance.
10 .. Sustainable
- Respect to the beach and nature of nature: Take all the waste with you; Never park on sand hills.
- Local support: Use local guides, eat regional food and shop in the market for pure experience.
These travel tips for driving in sardinia will help to ensure both a smooth travel and a responsible travel experience.
Travel guys encourage liability and sustainable exploration. Respect local guidelines, dispose of waste properly and support pure Sardinian businesses throughout your journey.