Advice on Sardinia?

Question

I'm going to Sardinia in 2 weeks time. Staying in the south. I want to know which are the most scenic parts of the island (In reasonable driving distance from Cagliari.) I want to see the real sardinia and keep away from the tourists.

Answer 1

Well, I'm Italian and I've been in Sardinia...it's just fantstic, but I don't know where you can see the "real Sardinia"...

A boat trip it's an easy way to discover the hidden places of our beautiful sea...

Enjoy your holiday ;)

Answer 2

Oh you're in for a treat! Sardinia is my most favourite place in the world and the south is very beautiful - I used to live there!

You will find great scenery in either direction of Cagliari.

1) If you head East, after about 30-40 minutes of driving, the roads begin to climb up the cliffs, with the crystal blue sea below, you then turn the corner and you come to stunning views of Mari pintau (meaning painted sea cos it's so blue) Continue along the coastline and you will pass many sandy beaches lapped by turquoise waters until eventually reaching Vilaasimius with a wonderful long stretch of sand and again that beautiful water. If you continue along the coastal road towards east, you will come to yet another favoutite place called Costa Rei - again a long sandy beach which will remind you of the Caribbean. To head back to cagliari, take the road that goes through the mountains for more stunning scenery

2) The other option is to head West. Again at first the scenery won't impress you until well out of cagliari and close to p**a. Follow the coastal road in direction of Chia. Once you reach p**a the scenery becomes nicer and you will come to some very nice beaches in Chia. If you continue further past Chia you will come to another wonderful beach called Tuerredda. you'll know when you're there because it will take your breath away with it's blue water and stip of sand coming out to sea! Again looks tropical! If you wish to continue, you can keep going until you reach Porto Pino...a nice stretch of beach that if you walk East along it you will come to powder white and impressive sand dunes which sweep down to the sea!

Remember, the south is not that touristy - the hordes tend to head for the north...do not miss the coastline - it's Sardinia's speciality and it's not difficult to find quite coves.

Hope this is helpful...Sardinia is wondeful....whatever you do, don't stay in one place...go and explore....30 minutes from Cagliari in both directions and you're in heaven!