We will be in Sorrento for a wedding in early June, and since we’ve already visited the Amalfi Coast several times, we’re planning to spend the rest of our trip in Sardinia. We’ll have a week there, not a lot of time, I know, but that’s what we can manage on this trip.
We’re hoping to enjoy the island’s beautiful turquoise sea and also take in some local sights. I’m trying to decide which area would be best to base ourselves in — the north (Costa Smeralda, Santa Teresa Gallura, San Teodoro, etc.) or the south (Baia Chia, Cagliari).
Any recommendations or advice on which part might be best for a first visit?
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Flip a coin? I am only half joking--as long as both have direct flights from Naples, which I think is the case, I think the only distinguishing factor is which one you want to see more. The south has nice beaches also, but the north is the part that is world famous (I did not like the north as much as the east and mountains--I am allergic to resorts, but you can definitely avoid those in the north).
Do note a car is a real help on the island, not mandatory of course, but you'll pay for transfers and boat trips without one.
To complicate matters, you also have the Alghero region to choose from.
There have been some recent posts with similar discussion, so I would check those out too, but rest assured you can't go wrong--as long as you choose one area and don't try to do too much.
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Thank you for your reply. we will definitely be getting a car. Any particular area in the north that you would suggest? And since you mentioned it to confuse me more lol, what about the east? what areas