Sardinia’s beaches are spectacular: the sand is soft, and the water is a shade of aqua usually reserved for the tropics. But there’s a lot to be said for Sardinia’s wild interior as well, lush forests open out onto limestone bays, vineyards and olive groves, or prehistoric ruins. It’s a bit like a tiny country, so when we set about selecting the best places to stay on Sardinia, the lists of accommodation recommendations seem as varied as a country’s. There's the glamorous luxury hotels of the North East coast, converted estates in the hills, family-friendly resort villages, traditional Sardinian seaside hotels, spa retreats, and a number of really excellent B&Bs.
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If you’re looking forward to sampling Sardinia’s beaches we have recommendations all the way around the island, but we also think that Sardinia is a great destination for foodies, families, walkers, divers, horse riders — anyone looking for a destination that’s small, sunny and culturally rich! Sardinia’s eventful history has born independent traditions of art, craft and architecture, along with unique flavours in the food and wine. It also has a number of fascinating archaeological sites, and some excellent history museums.
Some of the best places to stay on Sardinia are found in the island’s main centres: from Olbia, ferry port and gateway to the Costa Smerelda; to lively Iglesias with its Catalan charms; elegant Oristano with its boutiques and fine restaurants - perfect for Sardinian honeymoons; and Caligari and Bosa with their incredible Medieval architecture. And if you’re looking for something quite unique, consider staying on Sant'Antioco and San Pietro, these are islands just off Sardinia’s south west coast, and are probably the best destinations if you’re looking for an ‘authentic’ Sardinian experience.