Top 12 Experiences
- Marvel at Cala Goloritzé — The narrow bay with its 143-meter-high rock pinnacle and unreal turquoise water is one of the most spectacular beaches in the Mediterranean. Accessible only by boat or hike. → Chap. Barbagia
- Explore La Maddalena by boat — The archipelago in the northeast is a dream of crystal-clear water and secluded beaches: Spiaggia Rosa on Budelli, Cala Coticcio on Caprera, the turquoise paradise off Spargi. → Chap. Costa Smeralda
- Stroll through Cagliari's Castello district — The medieval old town high above the harbor offers panoramic views, Pisan towers, the cathedral, and winding alleys full of history. → Chap. Cagliari
- Admire Su Nuraxi in Barumini — The UNESCO World Heritage site is the most imposing Nuraghe on the island: a 3,500-year-old tower complex that raises more questions than it answers. → Chap. Cagliari
- Enjoy Porceddu under the open sky — A whole suckling pig, slowly roasted over myrtle wood embers, accompanied by Pane Carasau and a glass of Cannonau: Sardinian cuisine in its purest form. → Chap. Understanding
- Admire the stalactites in the Neptune's Grotto — The massive dripstone cave at Capo Caccia near Alghero, accessible via 654 steps carved into the rock or by boat. → Chap. West
- Read the Murales of Orgosolo — Over 150 murals tell of politics, resistance, and Sardinian identity: an open-air museum in the wild heart of Barbagia. → Chap. Barbagia
- Snorkel in the Gulf of Orosei — The cliffs between Cala Luna and Cala Goloritzé offer the best snorkeling spots in Sardinia, accessible by boat from Cala Gonone. → Chap. Barbagia
- Discover Alghero's Catalan heritage — In the old town, you can still hear Catalan, the coral shops shine red, and the Bastioni promenade offers the most beautiful sunset on the west coast. → Chap. West
- Admire the quartz grains on Is Arutas beach — Not sand, but tiny, smooth quartz grains in white, pink, and green: a geological wonder on the Sinis Peninsula. → Chap. West
- Hike through the Gola Su Gorropu — Europe's deepest canyon with rock walls up to 500 meters high: a hike for adventurers seeking the wild Sardinia. → Chap. Barbagia
- Taste Cannonau at a vineyard — The red wine of centenarians: robust, full-bodied, and rich in antioxidants. Best enjoyed directly at the winemaker's in the hinterland of Nuoro or Oliena. → Chap. Understanding
