Best Day trips from Sardinia

• Highlights of the day:

• Spiaggia di Cannigione: The main beach of Cannigione, calm and family friendly.
• Spiaggia Tanca Manna: Known for its white sand, this beach offers a chance to dive into water sports like swimming and snorkeling. 
• Maddalena Archipelago National Park: This geomarine national park encloses an area with beautiful sea waters, beaches with stunning scenery. 
• Spiaggia Rosa: Known as Pink Beach located on Budelli, Maddalena Archipelago. 
• Cala Coticcio: This beach is located on the island of Caprera  within the Maddalena National Park.
• Garibaldi Museum: A grand museum located on Caprera Island which is a former home of  Gusippe Garibaldi showcasing artifacts from his life. 

• Activities:

• Go for Deep Sea Diving.
• Indulge in Kayaking and Sailing.
• Make sure to visit Beaches to enjoy some quality time in the sand. 
• Go for a boat cruise to take in the scenic views. 

• Culinary Delights:

• Sea Urchin Spaghetti.
• Zuppa di Pesco – Fish Soup.
• Seadas – Deep fried pastries.
• Culurgiones – Dumplings.

• Transportation:

• A ferry service is available from Sardinia mainland which takes us to Cannigione taking almost 15- 20 minutes costing about $6.
• From there the cheapest way to get to Maddalena is by a bus costing $7 over a span of 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Additionally a taxi service also operates from Cannigione which takes us to Maddalena costing $30 – $38 in about 40 minutes. 

• Highlights: 

• Gulf of Cagliari: This large enchanting bay in Sardinia with sandy coasts is covered with gigantic rock structures with a few harbors on display too. This is a perfect place to enjoy diving and swimming along with planning a beach picnic. 
• Poetto: It is the main beach in the territory with a long expanse of sea ahead. This district is also known for nightlife and spectacular entertainment including live night concerts, karaoke etc. This place also offers tranquility when you plan a long walk or just simply sit in its relaxing atmosphere. 

• To Dos at Devil’s Saddle:

• Go for hiking.
• Take long relaxing walks.
• Enjoy swimming and deep sea diving.
• Go clubbing and karaoke.
• Try local Cuisine. 

• Tips:

• Wear appropriate footwear with preference to hiking boots.
• Keep enough snacks and water with you.
• Wear thin layered clothes with loose fitting and light colors with hats recommended.
• Wear enough sunscreen to protect your skin against the harsh sun burns. 

• Getting there: 

• The Devil’s Saddle is easily accessible by bus from Cagliari which drops you off at Poetto beach from where you can take a 5 minutes walk to reach your destination. 
• It is also possible to rent a bike from Cagliari to take in the exceptional scenery on the way. This takes about 30- 40 minutes. 
• Additionally a car can also be booked to travel. 

• Highlights:

• Cala d’Oliva Beach.
• Cala Rael bay.
• Former Prison buildings from World War II
• POW Camp relics. 

• Activities:

• Hiking at some famous trails.
• Deep sea diving to sea some exceptional species of marine life.
• Exploring flora and fauna of the place. 
• Take guided tours to explore some unknown areas of the site. 
• Bird watching. 
• Snorkeling and diving. 

• Additional Information:

• There is an entrance fee with extra charges for guided tours. 
• There are limited places offering overnight stay so it is better to book accommodation in nearby towns. 
• With the Island having limited facilities, it is advisable to bring enough water, food and sun protection, and other necessary supplies. 
• The best time to visit Asinara Island is during spring and Summer time. 

• Accessibility:

• A Ferry service operates from different locations of Sardinia getting you to the Island comfortably.
• The Island can also be reached by a boat cruise. 

• Recommended tours:

• Cantina Argiolas: This vineyard located in the Serdiana near Caligari which offers leisurely guided tours, special visits to their wine cellars and tastings of their exquisite wines like Trugia and Costera. 
• Cantina Sociale della Vernaccia: This beautiful vineyard located in Oristano is a beautiful setting of naturally producing methods of wine with their special Vernaccia di Oristano, unique dry white wine taking us to guided tours to their historic wine cellars and wine samplings. 
• Pala Wines: This is a traditional family-run winery in Sardinia offering personalized tours, workshops for insights into wine making processes and special Wine tasting of their best wines in posh tasting rooms. 

• Tips:

• Participate in wine making workshops.
• Take advantage of free tastings and samples.
• Book your tours in advance.
• Look out for wine festivals to enjoy. 
• Pair wine with delicious dishes from Sardinian cuisine. 

Being an integral part of the culinary heritage of Sardinia, the region is renowned for its high quality olive oil production. There are numerous olive oil production locations that offer tours to explore olive oil groves, including the tastings of some of the finest extra virgin olive oils. 

• Recommended tours:

•  Olio San Giuliano: This beautiful production is known to uphold the value of quality and tradition using modern machinery producing a wide variety of Olive Oils. The place offers visits to olive grooves, traditional mills and presentations on harvesting and oil production.
• Oleificio Corrias: This sophisticated oil producing center emphasizes on the use of local olives and related ingredients. Located in the Riola Sardo, near Oristano, this place has to offer tours of the entire facility with tastings of their premium olive oils and a chance to purchase directly from the estate.
• Accademia Olearia: This beautiful place mainly focuses on organic and sustainable practice of Oil production offering tours of the groove, exploring the mill and programs for visitors explaining the art of extracting oil. 

• Sites to visit: 

• Gulf of Orosei: This picturesque area along the eastern coast of Sardinia with stunning coastline and pristine clear waters is home to many varieties of marine life including dolphins. The Gulf’s many coves and cliffs are perfect to watch the view ahead.
• Maddalena Archipelago: Famous for their natural beauty and crystal clear waters, these groups of Islands offer boat tours around the Island focusing on dolphin watching. These guided tours allow you to watch the dolphins closely including a chance to go snorkeling. 
• Progetto Natura: This eco-friendly dolphin watching tour in Caligari is a treat for marine enthusiasts with its detailed exploring of the underwater areas focusing on environmental conservation.  

• Tips:

• The months of May to October are best to go for dolphin watching tours providing frequent sites due to warmth in the atmosphere. 
• It is always advisable to book the tours in advance. 
• Avoid littering the areas and disturbing the natural habitat.
• Combined tours for boating and snorkeling are also available. 

• Highlights of the tour: 

• Roccia dell’Orso: Also called the Bear Rock, this marvelous granite rock structure resembles a bear offering stunning views of the coastline and sea ahead. 
• Porto Rafael: It is a small picturesque Village near Paulo with the most serene landscape and miniatures of charming architecture to explore. 
• Maddalena Archipelago National Park: This geomarine national park encloses an area with beautiful sea waters, beaches with stunning scenery. 
• Spiaggia Rosa: Known as Pink Beach located on Budelli, Maddalena Archipelago. 
• Cala Coticcio: This beach is located on the island of Caprera  within the Maddalena National Park.

• Must have food:

• Pane Carasau served with olive oil.
• Spaghetti with sea urchins. 
• Culurgiones pasta with tomato sauce. 
• Porceddu seasoned low roasted meat. 

• Transportation: 

• There is a direct bus service departing from Caligari arriving at Palau that operates everyday, costing $14- $ 20. 
• Additionally a private car or taxi is the fastest way to reach, costing $60 – $80.
• From Palau we can take a ferry to Maddalena Archipelago from the Palau harbor. 

• Highlights of the tour: 

• Grotta del Beu Marino: A beautiful sea cave location with impressive chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites. 
• Tiscali Nuragic Village: Ruins of an ancient picturesque village hidden under a collapsed cavern. A hike up to the location offers a splendid view. 
• Su Gorrupo Gorge: It is considered to be Europe’s deepest Canyon which provides a chance for an adventurous hike up the gorge for some breathtaking views. 
• Cala Luna: The most famous Sadinian beach known for its crescent shape and dramatic cliffs offering tranquil time in the sand as well as a nice view. 
• Grotta di Ispinigoli: This stunning cave location contains the tallest salgamites in the whole of europe. 
• Aquarium of Cala Gnone: It is a modern facility aquarium displaying the marine life of the region featuring various exhibits. 

• Events to look out for:

• Cala Gonone Jazz Festival.
• Sagra del Pesce – fish festival.
• Ferragosto
• Festa di San Giovanni Battista

• Activities:

• Take boat tours.
• Go hiking.
• Try the local cuisine.
• Enjoy time in the sand.
• Stay at local inns.

• Transportation: 

• Take a train from Caligari to Cala Gnone which takes about 5 hours costing $60-80.
• A bus via Siniscola can also be taken to reach Cala Gnone. 
• A line9342 bus also takes us to Cala Gnone in about 4 hours 40 minutes. 
• Additionally a private taxi can also be booked costing about $35 – $60. 

• Highlights:

• Capo Testa: This dramatic headland situated a few kilometers from the main town offers a perfect hiking opportunity with stunning views of the region.
• Torre di Longosardo: A giant watchtower from  the medieval age which provides a panoramic view of the whole region. This spot is particularly best for a photoshoot. 
• Lu Brandali Nuragic Complex: An archaeological site with the remnants from the Nuragic civilization featuring structures such as edifices, tombs, etc. 

• Activities: 

• Explore local weekly markets.
• Enjoy traditional Sardinian music and dance performances.
• Go hiking.
• Enjoy boating and canoeing. 

• Festivities:

• Festa di San Vittorio.
• Santa Teresa Carnival.
• Ferragosto.

• Transportation:

• A bus can be taken from Caligari to Santa Teresa Gallura costing $15- $25.
• Additionally a taxi can also be booked which takes about 4 hours to reach the destination costing $45- $65. 

• Features:

• Central Tower ( Masito).
• Four corner towers.
• Village.
• Defensive Walls.

• Tips:

• Take a guided tour to explore the history of the site.
• Visit the nearby Casa Zapata museum to see the relics of the period.
• Wear comfortable footwear to avoid discomfort during walking. 
• Check opening hours before departing for the location. 

• Nearby Attractions:

• Giara di Gesturi
• Casa Zapata.
• Centro Giovanni Lilliu. 

• Highlights:

• Orosei Historic Center: A wonderful place of historical significance featuring old churches, traditional houses, and a medieval watchtower.
• Gulf of Orosei: Renowned for its steep dramatic cliffs, rocky structures and a stunning coastline, Gulf of Orosei is a picture perfect spot to spend some vacation time. 
• Su Barone Beach: A long stretch of sandy area, known for having a relaxing atmosphere and natural beauty. 

• Your To Dos:

• Hiking and trekking.
• Boat cruises.
• Snorkeling and diving. 
• Cycling around the town. 

• Food for the day:

• Culugiones – Stuffed pasta).
• Bottarga – ( Cured fish roe).
• Fregola pasta.