We have collected reviews of tourists about Sardinia - one of the pearls of the Mediterranean. The nuances of a vacation in 2021 and tips from tourists. How the weather is estimated, hotels and beaches on a large island in Italy.
Reviews about the weather in Sardinia
The beach season on the Mediterranean starts in May and lasts until November. The hottest months are July and August. In the middle of summer, the air temperature during the day rises to + 35 ° С, and the sea water is warmed up to +25 ... + 27 ° С.
Vadim: "The climate is excellent. The water temperature was abnormally cold for June + 20 ° C. Usually + 23 ... + 24 ° C. Anyway, we were nice to fool around, we even had to jump off one cliff."
Parents with children and lovers of excursions prefer to relax in Sardinia in the fall. According to tourists, the velvet season on the island is warm and comfortable. In September and October in the afternoon +22 ... + 26 ° С. The sea is pleasant for swimming + 22 ° С. In November, it gets colder in the Mediterranean and rains begin.
Reviews of tourists about hotels in Sardinia
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The most luxurious hotels are located in the resort of Porto Cervo - in the north-eastern part of Sardinia. At the peak of the summer season, prices in 5 * hotels here are astronomical - a double room costs from 1000 € per day. 4 * hotels offer a comfortable stay for 100-300 €.
Most tourists stay in budget hotels 2-3 * and cozy guesthouses for 50-100 €. Some people like agritourism. There are about 600 farms, private estates and wineries in Sardinia, where for 50 € per day, guests are accommodated in cozy rooms.
To make your holiday in the resorts of Sardinia a success in 2021, study the reviews of tourists about hotels.
Elena: "T Hotel Cagliari 4 * is a good hotel that deserves its 4 *. Large, with modern architecture. All appliances and plumbing are new, large beds."
Irina: "In Hotel Panorama Cagliari 4 * the price and quality corresponded, clean, convenient location, fresh breakfasts, kind staff."
Not everyone was happy with the service. We found negative reviews of tourists about hotels in Sardinia.
Alexis: "At the Hotel Regina Margherita Cagliari 4 * breakfast is awful. Everything is tasteless. Coffee is like instant coffee ... There was clearly one spoiled egg in the omelet. As a result, we went to have breakfast in a cafe around the corner of the hotel."
Reviews about the beaches and the sea in Sardinia
The large island has a coastline of 1,800 km. This is a quarter of all beaches in Italy. Many tourists are sure that the local beaches are the best in Europe. The sea is wonderful everywhere. Pure clear water pleases in different shades - from pale blue to dark blue.
In the east of Sardinia, we recommend visiting the beaches of Villasimius, Spiaggia del Riso, Capo Carbonara and Simius. Visit the popular Costa Rei resort area and admire the beautiful reefs and cliffs of the Cala Gonone area. Parents with children love La Pelosa, a shallow beach just north of Alghero.
The spacious sandy beaches of San Teodoro are similar to the tropical Caribbean coastline. In the picturesque Costa Esmeralda, small, cozy coves alternate with long strips of fine white sand. According to tourists, while on holiday in Sardinia, it is worth visiting the Rena Bianca beach in Santa Teresa di Gallura and on the Marinedda beach in the fishing village of Isola Rossa.
Many beaches in Sardinia have all the necessary infrastructure. A set of two sun loungers and a sun umbrella costs 8-19 €. The shower is also paid - 1 €.
vikved: "The beach of Di Nora is located near the archaeological site of Nora. I could clearly see the high promontory of Capo di Pula with a Spanish watchtower from the 16th century. There was an ancient city here."
Reviews of tourists about the sights of Sardinia
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Tourists have left the most rave reviews about the natural attractions of Sardinia. They gladly traveled to the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago and Corsica, explored the emerald coast of the Costa Smeralda and the deepest canyon in Europe - the Gorropu Gorge.
Active tourists always have something to do. Popular activities in Sardinia include diving, snorkeling, boat trips on yachts, catamarans and kayaks, surfing, fishing, cycling and trekking.
According to tourists, many excursions in Sardinia with Russian-speaking guides are offered from Olbia. These are travels to Castelsardo, Kalo Ganone, wine and food tours. Parents with children go on excursions to Porto Cervo and the capital of the island - the city of Cagliari.
Dina: "I regularly use the services of guides. Irina stuck in my memory. Pleasant, educated, tactful. A lot of interesting information in a dialogue mode. An amazing trip to Corsica." More about the excursion →
Pros and cons of a holiday in Sardinia
According to the reviews of tourists for 2019 and 2020, many people liked the holidays in Sardinia. The Italian island delighted with its calm atmosphere, crystal clear sea, picturesque rocky landscapes and a good level of service.
pros holidays in Sardinia in 2021, according to tourists:
- There are direct flights from Russia. The flight takes only 4 hours.
- Natural and archaeological reserves.
- Upscale thalassotherapy centers and spa programs.
- The original history and culture of the Sardis.
- Delicious Sardinian cuisine.
- Comfortable hotels.
- Good shopping.
- Great opportunities for outdoor activities in the mountains and at sea.
- Beautiful beaches.
ucklife: "The beaches are sandy, there are almost no pebbles! For children, it's super, the entrance is very shallow almost everywhere. In general, it's safe for children."
Minuses:
- You need to apply for a visa.
- At the peak of the summer season, everything is very expensive.
- In shallow waters, sea urchins are found.
- Buses between resorts do not always run on schedule.
Elena: "I found it inconvenient to travel around the island by bus due to the lack of clear information at the station and the English-speaking staff."
By bus, you can not get to all the sights of the island. Taxis are expensive. In addition, taxi drivers only speak Italian. For independent travel, rent a car. Unlike mainland Italy, there are no toll roads here, so you can save money. Visit the north of Sardinia and see the resort for wealthy people - Olbia. Travel south to the largest city on the island of Cagliari. Explore small, picturesque villages and sandy beaches.
Penall: "We rented it from a local. We agreed that he would bring the car to the hotel and then pick it up. The three-day rent cost 210 euros with a child seat. No documents were signed, the money on the card was not frozen."
Lots of budget accommodation in the south of the island. In some hotels, the infrastructure is so developed that tourists spend their entire vacation on the territory of the hotel.
In hot climates, life proceeds according to its own schedule and does not always correspond to the desires of tourists. Sardis traditionally interrupt work for a long day's siesta. Shops in Sardinia are open from 8:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 22:00. Cafes can feed visitors in the morning, but most establishments open in the evening from 19: 00-19: 30.