Sardinia > Reviews

Advantages: beautiful
Disadvantages: it's not a white spot on the map any more

...you think of going to Sardinia or any other Italian region one day, forget about tea altogether. Only a masochist would order tea in an Italian bar (as only an Italian masochist would order coffee in a British establishment, so there). When you offer tea to an Italian, you might hear, "No, thank you, I'm fine." Italians drink tea, black or the herbal variety, when they feel unwell, it's medicine for them. Now, have you got your coffee ready? Off ... Read review

Advantages: Good beaches, dramatic scenery, historical interest, unspoilt interior
Disadvantages: The cost, and the Costa Smeralda in particular

...be an appropriate one – Sardinia is in fact just 16% larger than the principality, with about half the population density. With most of the population living around the coast, this makes for some very wild and empty country in the mountainous parts of the interior. The island is divided into four provinces, of which I visited three. The largest, based on the capital Cagliari in the south, I failed to see at all, although I have plans to return ... Read review

Advantages: Quiet, peacefull and just plain beautiful
Disadvantages: No nightlife

From touch down, I fell in love….. The resort of Alghero was blissfully unspoilt, rural and to my mind absolutely gorgeous. The airport is very basic - it has been years since I walked off the plane, straight across the tarmac to the terminal. The sun came out and welcomed us in typical Sardinian style as we exited the terminal and I felt myself relax into holiday mode. The Sardinians are warm, friendly, charming people, who unfortunately ... Read review

Advantages: Spectacular scenery
Disadvantages: Expensive

SARDINIA This was our first venture into the Timeshare Exchange setup, having first bought in mainland Spain. Unfortunately I had partly severed a tendon in my right hand a week before we were due to go and driving proved difficult with a splint on one of my fingers. By the time we reached Gatwick I was getting used to the idea and we eventually took off and landed at Alghero in the north west of the island. It was just our luck that our destination ... Read review

Advantages: Gastronomy, People, Culture, Weather, Sea and coastline, Panoramas
Disadvantages: Language

I was first introduced to Sardinia through meeting my wife; she is Sardinian. As a visitor, you soon begin to discover why Sardinia is so special as you arrive. In the summer months you can arrive from the more temperate climes of northern Europe to be faced with the heat of North Africa, whereas, in the winter it is cooler but still pleasant most days. Scenery is dramatic. Being exposed on all sides to sea and prevailing weather, often incredible ... Read review

Advantages: Sandy white beaches, great weather, fantastic food and drink
Disadvantages: Expensive

Our first trip to somewhere remotely Italian took place in the summer of 2006 and I have to say it was great. Flights, hotel costs (4 star) and car hire for under 500 pounds per person peak season resulted in a reasonable start. Car hire being essential if you want to get out of the beach-public transport is pretty much non-existent in the northern area of the island. Good points: The main attraction of this area are the beaches. Dubbed ... Read review