Things to Do in Sardinia

There are 48 attractions in Sardinia. Porto Flavia, dramatic coastal ore-loading port carved into cliffs, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Porto Flavia
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Porto Flavia
Dramatic coastal ore-loading port carved into cliffs
Museum
Nora, Italy
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Nora, Italy
Ancient Phoenician-Punic and Roman archaeological site in Sardinia
Archaeological Site
Su Nuraxi (Barumini)
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Su Nuraxi (Barumini)
UNESCO Bronze Age nuragic complex with stone towers
Archaeological Site
Tharros
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Tharros
Archaeological site of Phoenician-Roman Tharros ruins on Sardinia
Archaeological Site
basilica di Saccargia
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basilica di Saccargia
Romanesque basilica notable for black-and-white stonework
Religious Site
Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari
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Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari
Ancient Roman amphitheatre carved into Cagliari's sandstone
Historical Site
Tiscali (village)
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Tiscali (village)
Ancient Nuragic cliff village nestled in a limestone sinkhole
Archaeological Site
Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
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Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
Prehistoric Sardinian necropolis with chamber tombs
Archaeological Site
Monte d'Accoddi
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Monte d'Accoddi
Prehistoric Sardinian stepped stone altar and ritual mound
Museum
Basilica of San Saturnino
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Basilica of San Saturnino
Early Christian basilica in Cagliari with Pisan architecture
Museum
Isola Caprera
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Isola Caprera
Mediterranean island off Sardinia, Garibaldi's former residence
Island
Maddalena archipelago
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Maddalena archipelago
Archipelago north of Sardinia with protected beaches
Islands
Tavolara Island
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Tavolara Island
Small Sardinian island with steep cliffs and marine reserve
Island
Asinara
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Asinara
Former prison island turned national park in Sardinia
Island
San Pietro Island
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San Pietro Island
Small Sardinian island with rocky coastline
Island
Unipol Domus
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Unipol Domus
Cagliari football stadium and home of Cagliari Calcio
Stadium
Neptune's Grotto
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Neptune's Grotto
Sea cave in Sardinia renowned for stalactites
Amusement Park
Punta La Marmora
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Punta La Marmora
Highest summit of Sardinia in the Gennargentu massif
Mountain
Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park
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Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park
Sardinian island park with granite islets and clear waters
Park
Isola Budelli
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Isola Budelli
Small Sardinian island formerly famed for its Pink Beach
Island
National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu
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National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu
Sardinian national park of rugged coasts and mountains
Park
Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco
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Ìsola di Sant'Antìoco
Island town and commune with Phoenician ruins
Island
Gennargentu
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Gennargentu
Mountain massif forming Sardinia's highest peaks
Mountains
Giants of Mont'e Prama
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Giants of Mont'e Prama
Nuragic-era stone sculptures from Sardinia's prehistoric necropoleis
Archaeological Site
Mal di Ventre
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Mal di Ventre
Small uninhabited islet off Sardinia with rugged coastline
Island
Asinara National Park
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Asinara National Park
Island national park off Sardinia, home to wild horses
National Park
Santo Stefano (island)
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Santo Stefano (island)
Small Sardinian island with historic fortress ruins
Island
Lake Omodeo
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Lake Omodeo
Artificial reservoir in Sardinia, dam on Tirso River
Lake
Spargi
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Spargi
Island in La Maddalena archipelago, crystal-clear waters
Island
Mount Limbara
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Mount Limbara
Granite massif in Sardinia with panoramic viewpoints
Mountain
La Maddalena
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La Maddalena
Island and archipelago town, part of marine national park
Island
Cagliari Cathedral
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Cagliari Cathedral
Romanesque cathedral in Cagliari with ornate chapels
Church
Lake Baratz
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Lake Baratz
Sardinia's sole natural lake surrounded by wetlands
Lake
Ortobene
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Ortobene
Sardinian hill with sanctuary and panoramic views
Mountain
Sassari Cathedral
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Sassari Cathedral
Romanesque-Gothic cathedral in Sassari with ornate façade
Church
Molara Island
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Molara Island
Uninhabited Mediterranean island with rugged coastline
Island
Monte Rasu
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Monte Rasu
Sardinian massif featuring granite peaks and forests
Mountain
Ales Cathedral (Sardinia)
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Ales Cathedral (Sardinia)
Romanesque cathedral in Ales, Sardinian episcopal seat
Church
Cape Carbonara
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Cape Carbonara
Sardinian cape within a marine protected area
Cape
Island Sardinia
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Island Sardinia
Large Mediterranean island and Italian autonomous region
Island
Isola del Toro
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Isola del Toro
Small Mediterranean islet off Sardinian coast
Island
Monte Linas
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Monte Linas
Granite massif in Sardinia, rich in mining history
Mountain
Santa Maria
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Santa Maria
Island
Lago del Coghinas
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Lago del Coghinas
Reservoir in Sardinia supplying irrigation and recreation
Lake
Isola di Foradada
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Isola di Foradada
Small Sardinian islet notable for coastal rock formations
Island
Isola di Molarotto
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Isola di Molarotto
Small nearshore Sardinian islet
Island
Lake Liscia
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Lake Liscia
Sardinian reservoir formed by Liscia dam
Lake
Funerary Tradition in the Prehistory of Sardinia – <em>The domus de janas</em>
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Funerary Tradition in the Prehistory of Sardinia – <em>The domus de janas</em>
Prehistoric rock-cut chamber tombs characteristic of Sardinian funerary tradition
Historical Site