🌅 What to do in Northern Sardinia on extra days
Personalized ideas for every type of traveler
Northern Sardinia is a mosaic of landscapes: dream beaches, ancient villages, wind-sculpted rocks, Catalan culture, pastoral traditions. If you have one or more extra days, you can discover its most authentic side, among nature, archaeology, crystal-clear sea, and intense cuisine. Whether you are sporty, an explorer, romantic, or a food lover, here you will find tailor-made experiences for you.
🧗♂️ For sports enthusiasts and outdoor lovers
From trekking among granites and coves to diving among wrecks and emerald green seabeds, Northern Sardinia is a paradise for those who love to move in nature.
Trekking in the Valley of the Moon (Capo Testa)
A surreal landscape among wind-smoothed boulders and small bays: perfect for those who love walking in unique settings, with views of Corsica and the Strait of Bonifacio.
Snorkeling and diving in Asinara or La Maddalena
Transparent waters and unspoiled seabeds, wrecks, and marine fauna. Cala Sabina and Cala Reale are must-see stops for sea lovers.
Kayak excursion in Castelsardo or Stintino
Glide on the water along sea castles, cliffs, and deserted coves. Ideal for discovering the coast from a different perspective.
🌸 For those seeking tranquility and relaxation
Beyond the famous beaches, there are still solitary and silent corners where you can breathe the scent of mastic and be lulled by the sea.
Day at Cala Sarraina or Cala Tinnari (Costa Paradiso)
Wild beaches, reachable by panoramic paths or by boat: few visitors, only sea, wind, and red rocks.
Natural spas of Casteldoria (Valledoria)
Immerse yourself in the sulfurous thermal waters of the Coghinas river, among wild nature and river landscapes.
Sunset walk at Capo Caccia or Capo Falcone
White cliffs, sea stacks, wind, and a fiery sunset on the horizon: one of the most exciting experiences in the North of the island.
🖼️ For art, history, and culture enthusiasts
Northern Sardinia preserves deep traces of its past: nuraghi, necropolises, castles, Catalan influences, and unique craftsmanship.
Nuraghe Santu Antine and Giants' Tomb of Coddu Vecchiu
Millennial testimonies of the enigmatic Nuragic civilization, immersed in the Gallurese or Logudoro countryside.
Historic center of Alghero and Catalan walls
Stroll among sea bastions, cobbled alleys, and Gothic churches. Discover a Sardinia with a Spanish accent and a maritime soul.
Ethnographic Museum of Aggius or Banditry Museum in Orgosolo
For those who want to truly understand the deep roots of Sardinia, among fabrics, masks, shepherds, and harsh but fascinating stories.
🍷 For those who love food and authentic experiences
The cuisine of the North is a blend of sea and land flavors: bottarga, pecorino, vermentino, pane carasau, and festive sweets.
Gallurese cooking class in a farmhouse among cork oaks
Prepare Gallurese soup, sweet ravioli (culurgiones), oven-roasted suckling pig, and almond sweets with those who live cooking as a family tradition.
Wine and cheese tasting in Gallura or Sassarese
Discover the vermentino of Gallura, the reds of Logudoro, the intense pecorinos, and the bitter strawberry tree honey, among vineyards and pastures with views of the hills.
Dinner in a trattoria on the port of Bosa or Castelsardo
Fresh fish, lobsters, fregola, local wine, and sunsets over the sea: the perfect way to end a slow and authentic day.
🛥️ For those who want to explore the surroundings
If you have already discovered the most famous beaches, it's time to set sail or drive to other places that smell of adventure.
Day at Asinara: island-park between nature and history
Former penal colony, now a natural paradise. Trekking, biking, jeep tours among white donkeys, solitary coves, and remnants of prison memory.
Excursion inland: Tempio Pausania, Monte Limbara, Aggius
Woods, granite, authentic villages, and textile art: the hidden face of Northern Sardinia awaits you a few kilometers from the coast.
