Italy is one of the most popular travel destinations for Brits, and beach holidays in Sardinia are sure to tick all your boxes and more! If you're looking for a superb sun and sand trip that's close to home, check out some of the best beaches Sardinia has to offer below.
With more than 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of spectacular coastline, the island of Sardinia has plenty to offer discerning beach aficionados. You can enjoy solitude and privacy when you opt to hike to your own remote beach. Alternatively, relax on the soft, white sands of popular Costa Smeralda beaches, and live life to the full! There are plenty of sophisticated nightspots to while away the hours during trips to the developed resorts of Costa Smeralda, while holidaymakers preferring a more traditional, hearty welcome may discover the western beaches of the Sinis peninsula more attractive.
Around one hour's drive away from Cagliari, the five beaches at Chia are sure to soothe your restless spirit. Sunbeds and kayaks are available for hire at Campana beach, along with plenty of bars and cafes for refreshment. Su Giudeu could be your favourite Chia spot though. With the Su Giudeu beach located between lagoon and ocean, you'll feel you're marooned on a desert isle!
There's far more than the beach on offer when you stay on the historic island of Sant 'Antioco. The island is connected to mainland Sardinia by a causeway. Take time to visit the catacombs and churches, and enjoy a cultural beach holiday with a difference! Take a stroll from the town's small harbour and visit the local church, which is one of the oldest in Europe. There are also some beautiful murals to discover in the Roman and Christian catacombs of the town.
The Maladroxia beaches are close to Sant 'Antioco, and tend to be popular with locals. Just a short trip away from the free beaches of Le Saline and Spiaggia Grande, Maladroxia is a perfect beach holiday destination for sunseekers.
The Smeralda coastal resorts are popular millionaire haunts, so if celeb-spotting, marina viewing, boat trips, and crowded beaches are more to your taste, Olbia could be the holiday destination in Sardinia that floats your boat!
The Oristano beaches are divine! More remote beach holidays in Sardinia can be spent exploring the delightful beaches around the town of Oristano. The pine forests, sand dunes, and sandy beaches will be sure to please any visitor. What's more, these beaches are renowned surf spots during early and later season holidays.
Holiday accommodation in Sardinia usually costs between £71 and £113 per night.
There's plenty of variety available when it comes to holiday accommodation for Beach Holidays in Sardinia, with 26,583 Apartment rentals and 16,170 House rentals on offer.
