Coastal landscape with clear blue sea, rocky shores, and vegetated hills under a sunny sky.
Sardinia, Italy Sep 27 – Oct 5, 2024

Sardinia October 2024

Our nine-day trip to Sardinia began with our landing in Cagliari. Right at the airport, we picked up our rental car and drove along the coast to the southwest of the island to Sant’Antioco. After several days filled with sea, nature, and tranquility, we finally returned to Cagliari, where we relaxed and let the trip come to a close.

Itinerary

1
Cagliari

27 – Sep 29, 2024

2
Sant'Anna Arresi

Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2024

3
Sant'Antioco

3 – Oct 6, 2024

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1

Cagliari

27 – Sep 29, 2024

Airbnb · Stampace, Cagliari
Black Fiat Panda parked on a street in an urban residential area with other parked cars and a multi-story building in the background.
A cobblestone street in a lively old town with multi-story buildings and outdoor seating areas of restaurants under a clear sky.

In Cagliari, we explored the historic old town with the districts of Stampace and Marina. We wandered through the narrow streets, discovered small cafés, and enjoyed the view from the bastions over the harbor.

Narrow paved alleyway between colorful buildings with balconies and windows, red facades on the left and beige facades on the right, under a clear sky.
A cobblestone street in a lively old town with multi-story buildings and outdoor seating areas of restaurants under a clear sky.
Staircase leading up to a light-colored church with a classical facade, surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky.

Stampace & Marina

On the second day, we walked through the narrow streets of Stampace — colorful facades, small balconies, and the scent of fresh coffee everywhere. The church with the impressive staircase was a highlight. In the afternoon, we refreshed ourselves with iced tea in a café overlooking the park.

Two Neapolitan pizzas on a wooden table surrounded by glasses of water and a cocktail, in a cozy restaurant setting.

Pizzeria on the first evening

On the evening of our arrival, we tried a pizzeria in the old town. The Neapolitan pizzas were good, but unfortunately, the service was very slow — a somewhat mixed start that did not detract from our excitement for the rest of the trip.

Covered patio with wooden table, several chairs, and a wicker lantern, surrounded by green hedges with orange flowers under sunny weather and a clear blue sky.
Sunset over a sparsely populated hill with a house roof and a street lamp in the foreground, surrounded by orange berry bushes.

Our Airbnb near Nora

On the third day, we headed southwest. Our second Airbnb was near Nora and surprised us with a spacious terrace and a breathtaking view of the hilly landscape. The sunset in the evening was one of the most beautiful of the entire trip.

2

Sant'Anna Arresi

Sep 29 – Oct 3, 2024

Airbnb · Via Italia, Sant'Anna Arresi
A long yellow mat pathway leads through white sand dunes to the blue sea with an anchored catamaran and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Wide sandy beach with gentle waves and blue sky, people visible on the beach and mountains in the background.

From Sant'Anna Arresi, we explored the southwest coast of Sardinia. The quiet location was the perfect starting point for day trips to the most beautiful beaches on the island.

A long yellow mat pathway leads through white sand dunes to the blue sea with an anchored catamaran and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
Wide sandy beach with gentle waves and blue sky, people visible on the beach and mountains in the background.
Sailboats on calm blue sea in front of a hilly coastline under a clear blue sky.

Porto Pino

On the first two days, we went to the Spiaggia di Porto Pino. The drive over a somewhat bumpy road is worth it — the beach is expansive, the sand fine and light, and the water shallow and crystal clear. Above all: hardly any other people. A place to breathe.

Coastal landscape with clear blue sea, rocky shores, and vegetated hills under a sunny sky.
Coastal landscape with green vegetation, a small tower on a peninsula, and clear blue sea under a bright sky.
Coastline with bare rocks and dense greenery overlooking the clear blue sea under a cloudless blue sky.

Coastal road SP71

On the third day, we drove along the SP71 along the south coast — a dreamlike coastal road right by the sea. We stopped repeatedly to enjoy the view and take photos. Rocky coves, turquoise water, and the scent of macchia.

Clear sea with visible seabed under a blue sky and a vegetated hill on the horizon to the right.
Sandy beach with water and a wooded cape in the background under a blue sky with few clouds.
Sandy beach in the foreground with seashells, calm sea behind, and rocks in the background under a clear blue sky.

Spiaggia di Tuerredda

In the afternoon, we reached the Spiaggia di Tuerredda — despite the many visitors, an absolute highlight. The water is incredibly clear and turquoise, perfect for snorkeling. The view of the small island offshore makes the beach one of the most photogenic places in Sardinia.

3

Sant'Antioco

3 – Oct 6, 2024

Airbnb · Via Ex Ferrovia, Sant'Antioco
Sunrise over a calm lake with a small boat and dark clouds in the sky, foreground features a red tiled roof and building corners.
Rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks under a clear blue sky.

From Sant'Antioco, we took the ferry to Carloforte on the Isola di San Pietro. The small fishing village with its colorful houses and narrow streets enchanted us immediately.

We spent two full days on San Pietro — mornings watching the sunrise at the harbor, daytime hikes along the cliffs, and in the evenings fresh fish in the restaurants by the water.

Two cups of cappuccino and a plate with two pastries, including a berry-topped croissant, on a wooden counter by a café window overlooking a cobblestone sidewalk.
Two cups of cappuccino and three pastries on white plates on a wooden table, a person in a gray sweater holding a smartphone.
Breakfast table with croissants, coffee, orange juice, and a milk drink, with a person sitting in the background holding their hands.

Panificio Calabro

Every morning we started the day at the Panificio Calabro in Carloforte. Fresh croissants, crispy pastries, and perfect cappuccino — the small café quickly became our favorite place in the morning. The atmosphere in the quiet square at sunrise was priceless.

A wooden table with a white plate containing several wedges of cheese, a small red container with a honey dipper, bread in a wicker basket, a small bowl with olive oil, a glass with ice cubes, and several bottles or glasses.
Several triangular pieces of cheese, a dollop of cream cheese, a small red earthenware pot with a honey dipper, and some jam are arranged on a rectangular marble and wooden cutting board. The board is placed on a wooden table with a bottle, a cup, and a plate visible in the background.
Plate with several filled tortellini in a clear broth on a wooden table.

Raices Tapas

On the first evening in Sant'Antioco, we discovered the Raices Tapas. A culinary highlight of the entire trip: Sardinian cheese platters, homemade tortellini in broth, ravioli with flower garnishes, and a perfect dessert.

On the last day, we explored the west coast of San Pietro with its dramatic rock formations before taking the ferry back to Portoscuso.

Reisestempel

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