Strictly Sardinia
A weekly podcast about the best of Sardinia Italy, by a local. Discover how to plan the best trip to Sardinia with my local expert tips from me - Claudia Tavani. I was born and raised in Sardinia, and Cagliari is the city I call home. I already run the blog Strictly Sardinia. Learn about the unique culture of Sardinia, its people, the best Sardinian food, the best beaches in Sardinia (including the top secluded beaches), the best things to do in Sardinia, the best places to visit in Sardinia, the best Sardinia hidden gems. Discover Sardinia’s best natural landscapes with the best hikes in Sardinia, and see Sardinia from the water with the best boat trips to Maddalena Archipelago. Visit Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, through the eyes of a local.
Episodes
Curious about the best dishes to try in Sardinia? Here is a selection of what you should not miss:
- Malloreddus alla Campidanese
- Lorighittas
- Fregola con le arselle
- Culurgiones
- Zuppa Gallurese
- Porceddu
- Agnello coi carciofi
- Spigola alla Vernaccia
- Pani Frattau
- Panada
- Prazzira
- Sebadas
- Pardule
Here is my guide to the Sardinian food.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
If you want to explore Sardinia from the water, and enjoy taking a boat trip or more, here are the best locations you should visit and the best boat tours to book:
If you want to explore Sardinia more in depth, you should check out the nicest hidden gems of the island. Here's the list:
- Posada Castle
- Siliqua Castle (my guide here)
- San Sperate (my guide here)
- Narcao and its mines
- Nebida lavery
- Villa Piercy
- Villa d’Orri (my guide here)
- Parco Aymerich, Laconi (my guide here)
- Sa Stiddiosa Waterfall, Gadoni
- Cala Murtas (my guide here)
- Ingurtosu Mines (my guide here)
- Muru Mannu waterfalls
- Capo ...
Olbia is a great base to explore the beaches of northeaster Sardinia. Here are the best beaches in Olbia:
- Cala Moresca
- Cala Sassari
- Pittulongu
- Le Saline
- Porto Istana
- Spiaggia del dottore
- Porto Taverna
- Cala Brandinchi (full guide here)
- Lu Impostu
- La Cinta
- Capriccioli (full guide here)
Here is my guide to the best beaches in Olbia.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
Alghero beaches are great to visit - check out one, or visit them all. Here are the best beaches in Alghero:
- Le Bombarde
- Lazzaretto
- Mugoni
- Punta Negra
- Cala Dragunara
- Porto Ferro
- Maria Pia
- Lido San Giovanni
- Porticciolo (Torre del Porticciolo)
- Cala Speranza (Poglina)
- BONUS #1 Argentiera
- BONUS #2 Rena Majore della Nurra (full guide here)
- BONUS #3 La Pelosa (full guide here)
My recommended guided tour to Alghero beaches is h...
Want to visit both Sardinia and Corsica? This episode explains in detail how to get from Sardinia to Corsica.
My recommended booking site for ferries is FerryHopper.
In this episode:
- Santa Teresa Gallura to Bonifacio ferry
- Porto Torres to Ajaccio ferry
- How long does the ferry take?
- How much does the ferry cost?
- Can I take my rental car on the ferry?
- How do I get to Santa Teresa Gallura or Porto Torres without a car?
If you are visiting Cagliari in the summer, you need to visit at least one of the local beaches. Here's my guide to the best beaches in Cagliari:
- Poetto (my full guide here)
- Calamosca
- Cala Fighera
- Spiaggia di Sant'Elia
- Cala Regina
- Mari Pintau
- Nora
I recommend this boat tour in Cagliari to make the most of our beaches.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
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Whether you plan to visit on a day trip from Cagliari or spend your holidays there, Villasimius beaches are great to visit. Here are the best beaches in Villasimius:
- Porto Giunco (my guide is here)
- Spiaggia del Riso
- Campulongu
- Punta Molentis (protected, my guide is here)
- Simius
- Timi Ama
- Porto Sa Ruxi (protected)
- Cala Caterina
- Campus
My recommended guided boat tour of Villasimius beaches is here.
Whether you plan to visit on a day trip from Cagliari or spend your holidays there, Chia beaches are great to visit. Here are the best beaches in Chia:
Are you basing yourself in Cagliari for your Sardinia trip? Here's where to stay in Cagliari:
- Luxury: Palazzo Tirso
- Boutique: Villa Fanny
- Boutique: Casa Clat
- Beachfront: Nautilus Excelsior
- Mid-range: Dolce Cagliari
- Budget: Hostel Marina
Read my post for the best areas to stay in Cagliari.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
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Are you basing yourself in Alghero for your Sardinia trip? Don't miss these day trips from Alghero:
- Neptune’s Grotto
- Porto Conte (bike tour here, boat tour here)
- Boat tour (Andrea Jansen boat tour here)
- Beaches near Alghero (e-bike tour here)
- La Pelosa Beach
- Asinara (catamaran tour here)
- Anghelu Ruju Necropolis
- Wine tasting
- Bosa
- Castelsardo
- Sassari and Monte d’Accoddi
- Nuraghe Santu Antine and Basilica di Saccargia
- Lake Baratz ...
Are you basing yourself in Cagliari for your Sardinia trip? Don't miss these day trips from Cagliari:
- Serdiana and Dolianova (book your guided tour here)
- Su Nuraxi and the Giara Plateau (book your guided tour here)
- Ancient City of Nora (book your guided tour here)
- Tharros and San Giovanni di Sinis
- Tempio di Antas
- Fordongianus Terme
- Costa Rei Beaches (book your guided tour here)
- Villasimius Beaches (book your guided tour here)
- ...
Asinara Island is one of the most remote places to visit in Sardinia, and a lesser known holiday destination among foreign tourists.
In this week's episode, you will learn the history of Asinara Island, the top beaches and attractions, how to get there, where to stay and the best guided tours.
How to get to Asinara Island:
- By ferry from Porto Torres
- By ferry from Stintino
- By guided boat tour from Stintino
The Sinis Peninsula is popular among locals, but a lesser known holiday destination among foreign tourists.
In this week's episode, you will learn about the best beaches of the Sinis Peninsula, other attractions and sites in the area, and get some useful tips to plan your trip.
Best beaches of the Sinis Peninsula:
Sites to visit:
San Teodoro is one of the best holiday destinations in Sardinia.
In this week's episode, you will learn about the best beaches of San Teodoro, other fun things to do in the area, and get some useful tips to plan your trip.
San Teodoro beaches:
- La Cinta
- Cala Brandinchi
- Lu Impostu
- Cala Girgolu
- Capo Coda Cavallo
I recommend this Tavolara Boat Tour. If you want to visit Molara, get in touch with Associazione Molara via email...
Are you traveling to the Emerald Coast of Sardinia?
In this episode, you will learn about the best beaches of the Emerald Coast, and get lots of wonderful tips to plan your visit.
My favorite places to stay in the Emerald Coast
- Luxury - Petra Segreta (San Pantaleo)
- Mid Range - Colonna Resort (Porto Cervo)
- Budget - Suara Tolta (San Pantaleo)
My post on the Emerald Coast shares all the information to help you pick the bes...
Are you visiting the Baunei Coast this summer?
In this episode, you will learn about the best beaches in the Baunei Coast / Gulf of Orosei, including:
You will also learn about boat tour options and where to base yourself for a wonderful holiday.
My post on the Baunei Coast shares all the information to help you pick the best base for your holidays.
Are you visiting La Maddalena Archipelago this summer?
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Best Beaches In La Maddalena Archipelago
- Best things to do
- How to get there
- Where to stay
My post on La Maddalena Archipelago shares all the information to help you pick the best base for your holidays.
My recommended guides for Cala Coticcio and Cala Brigantina are
- Eleonora Amoroso - You can find her via whatsapp at +39...
Which are the prettiest beach towns in Sardinia?
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Bosa
- Alghero
- Stintino
- Castelsardo
- Santa Teresa di Gallura
- Palau
- La Maddalena
- Porto Cervo
- Loiri Porto San Paolo
- San Teodoro
- Orosei
- Cala Gonone
- Santa Maria Navarrese
- Villasimius
- Pula
- Sant’Antioco
- Calasetta
- Carloforte
- San Giovanni di Sinis
My post on the coastal towns in Sardinia shares all the information to help you pick the best base ...
Which are the secluded beaches in Sardinia, the ones that never get crowded even in the peak summer months?
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Spiaggia di Murtas
- Cala Sa Figu
- Is Arenas Biancas
- Dune di Piscinas
- Plagemesu
- Cala Antoniareddu
- Su Tingiosu
- Cala Sabina
- Cala Moresca
- Cala Sarraina
- Rena Majore della Nurra
- Argentiera
- Porto Palmas
- Cala Zafferano
My post on the secluded beaches in Sardinia shares all the informati...
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