🌊 Sardinia: Mediterranean Paradise | Ultimate Travel Guide

📍 Where & When Location: Southwest of mainland Italy, the 2nd largest Mediterranean island Best Time: July-August (peak beach season) 🚗 How to Get Around Rent a car! Public transport is limited, especially to beaches Scenic Drive: SP71 highway (Teulada to Chia) = epic coastal views 🏝️ 10 Must-Do Experiences 1️⃣ Wander Cagliari’s Old Town Piazza Yenne for aperitivo Bastione di Saint Remy for sunset 2️⃣ Drive the SP71 Coastal Road Stop at: Chia’s dune-backed beaches 3️⃣ Visit Sant’Antioco Island Italy’s 4th largest island Ancient Phoenician ruins 4️⃣ Iglesiente Coast’s Cliffs Hidden coves + emerald waters 5️⃣ Step Back in Time at Tharros Punic-Roman ruins by the sea 6️⃣ Taste Oristano’s Flavors Must-try: Malloreddus pasta + Vernaccia wine 7️⃣ Fall for Bosa’s Pastel Houses Riverfront cafés + Malaspina Castle 8️⃣ Get Lost in Alghero’s Old Town Catalan-Italian fusion Neptune’s Grotto (stalactites galore!) 9️⃣ Explore Castelsardo’s Castle Medieval streets + basket-weaving tradition 🔟 Swim in a New Cove Daily Pro tip: Rotate between La Pelosa (white sand) and Cala Mariolu (pebbles) 📌 Survival Tips Beach Gear: Rent umbrellas (€15/day) vs. hauling your own Avoid Crowds: Visit east coast beaches (Cala Luna > Costa Smeralda) Local Hack: Order "acqua di mare" (seawater) for free at beaches—locals use it to exfoliate! #SardiniaUnlocked #MediterraneanDreaming