🌴 Sardinia Ultimate Guide: Vacation Like a European

📍 Where is Sardinia? The 2nd largest Mediterranean island (after Sicily), famous for its sardine fisheries and world-class diving spots! ✈️ Getting There & Around Airports: Olbia (northeast) – Best for Costa Smeralda Alghero (northwest) – Catalan charm + beaches Cagliari (south) – Cultural hub + long white sands 🚗 Rent a car – Essential for exploring hidden coves! ☀️ When to Go Summer (June-Sept): Hot & sunny (28-32°C), perfect for swimming. Tip: Visit in June/Sept for fewer crowds! 🎒 Packing Must-Haves Water shoes (many beaches are pebbly!) Reef-safe sunscreen Inflatable float (for lazy ocean lounging) Airbnb hack: Many provide beach umbrellas! 🏝️ Top 8 Beaches 1️⃣ La Pelosa – Turquoise lagoon (book online!) 2️⃣ Costa Smeralda – VIP resorts + cliff jumps 3️⃣ Spiaggia Rosa – Rare pink sand (protected—no stealing!) 4️⃣ Cala Luna – Insta-famous caves + snorkeling 5️⃣ Cala Mariolu – 2024’s 2nd most beautiful beach worldwide 6️⃣ Cala Ginepro – Local Italian fave (pine forest + no reservations) 7️⃣ Lu Impostu – Kid-friendly "jellyfish sea" 8️⃣ Capo Caccia – Dramatic cliff diving spots 🏛️ Can’t-Miss Towns Cagliari: Capital with Roman ruins + bustling markets Alghero: "Little Barcelona" with coral-red sunsets Olbia: Gateway to Maddalena Archipelago 🍽️ Eat Like a Local Culurgiones (Sardinian ravioli) Bottarga (salted fish roe on pasta) Seadas (fried cheese + honey dessert) "In Sardinia, even the fish taste like sunshine." #SardiniaUnlocked #MediterraneanDreaming #BeachHopperPro #ItalianSummer