🇮🇹 The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Cagliari, Sardinia's Capital

1️⃣ Weather During Easter holidays (mid-April), temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C 🌦️. Expect 2 rainy days, 1 cloudy, and 1 sunny—pack a windbreaker or light down jacket for chilly moments. Summer hits 40°C 🥵, making May and June ideal for pleasant weather. 2️⃣ Things to Do 🌻 City Walk Cagliari’s hilly downtown is perfect for strolling! Highlights: A long pedestrian street with shops, snacks, and even a famous fried skewer stall 🍢. A landmark roundabout with photogenic architecture 📸. 🌻 Beaches Nora Beach: A hidden gem for families! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Quiet, beautiful, with beach tennis and a playground. Take ARST Bus 129 to Pula, then a scenic 1.9km walk past a fun outdoor amusement park. Poetto Beach: The iconic long coastline 🏖️. We visited on a cloudy day—the nearest spot had darkish water, but further sections (near villas) might be prettier. Solanas & Chia Beaches: Stunning but farther away—worth a trip if time allows! 🌻 Villasimius A charming fishing village vibe 🎣, 1.5 hours from downtown, passing Solanas Beach en route. 🌻 Boat Tours Book at the marina downtown ⛵. We skipped due to weather, but it’s a must on sunny days! 3️⃣ Food 🌻 Local Cuisine Italian food rivals China’s! 🍝 Must-tries: Octopus salad & seafood pasta 🐙. Manow: A cute, affordable café in a residential area with princess-like decor 👑. Gufo Sardo: A local favorite (great Google reviews). Their octopus salad with radicchio is slightly bitter. Uses Huawei, no tips but charges €2/person for table service. Crazy Pub: A tasty takeout spot near the station (closed at night). 🌻 Chinese Food Yummy: Quick service, friendly owner, but average taste. Bing Tang Hu Lu: Budget-friendly skewers & Chinese pancakes (€6 each). The sweet old lady running it is a gem! 4️⃣ Stay Hotel Flora 🏨: Just 200m from the train station, super convenient with friendly staff. 5️⃣ Transport Download Busfinder 🚍 and validate your ticket when boarding! #Sardinia #ItalyTravel #BeachVibes #FoodieHeaven #SlowTravel