Alghero is a popular beach resort town on the northwest corner of Sardinia and one of the island’s top seaside towns. In existence since prehistoric times, ownership of Alghero has passed through many hands, from the Genovese who designed the port to the Aragonese who expelled the locals and populated the city with Catalan colonists. A dialect of Catalan is...

Bosa is a town of colorful houses lining the Temo river, the only navigable river in Sardinia. The ruins of a castle built by the Malaspina family in the 12th century crown the city. Inside the walls of the castle you’ll find the 14th century church of Regnos Altos, where recent restoration works have uncovered important medieval frescoes. There are...

Carloforte, the main town on San Pietro Island, can be reached by a 20 minute ferry ride from Portovesme on the southwest coast or the port of Calasetta on the north of Sant’Antioco Island. The town is quaint and its hospitality is legendary. There are many restaurants, most specializing in seafood and especially tuna. The Island of San Pietro Clean...

Costa Smeralda, Emerald Coast, is known as the playground of the rich and famous. The area is also known for its beautiful beaches, coves, and coastline. All the beaches in this area are public access so there are no fees. The pink-granite boulder-strewn coves at Spiaggia del Principe, found and developed by Prince Karim Aga Khan, are known for their...

La Maddalena is the only town on the island of La Maddalena in the northern archipelago between Sardinia and Corsica. Ferries connect it to Palau, on Sardinia’s northern coast, and to the Corsican port of Bonifacio. La Maddalena is a pretty town with a lovely marina and seaside promenade full of delicious sea food restaurants and little shops. The town...