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A holiday home on Sardinia

The beautiful Sardinia is after Sicily the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. atraveo offers you a wide selection of more than 2,800 holiday apartments and houses: Whether a small house close to the coast, a large luxury villa with several bedrooms and many amenities such as a pool or a cosy apartment for a romantic holiday for two. – on Sardinia everyone will find the perfect accommodation. When looking for your holiday home you can also look at the ratings of some of the houses made by atraveo holiday makers.

Sardinia is part of Italy and separated from the mainland by the Tyrrhenian Sea. Several ferry links connect the paradise-like island with Italian ports. Only a few kilometres to the north lies the French island Corsica. This is an ideal destination for a day trip. Alternatively atraveo offers a large selection of holiday homes on Corsica.

Heavenly beach vacation
The most important criteria for holiday makers on Sardinia are sun, beach and recreation. Numerous beautiful natural beaches shape the 1,800 kilometre long coastline of Sardinia and the azure blue sea provides a heavenly backdrop. The most beautiful beaches include those of the Costa Smeralda in the province Olbia-Tempio towards the north east of the island. Between Palau and Olbia many small bays with white sandy beaches are hidden between long stretched granite rocks. Here the villages Porto Cervo und Porto Rotondo are regarded as Europe’s best holiday domiciles. As each year national and international celebrities gather here for their summer holiday it is clear that properties will come at a price. Considerably less pricy and equally attractive is the Costa Rei along the eastern coast of Sardinia. The small bays and the long sandy beaches of the coastal area north of Sant'Elmo guarantee relaxing sun baths as well as entertainment including a wide range of water sports. Costa Paradiso is situated in the north of Sardinia lies and the name says it all. Many small bays are hidden between the red cliffs. Read more on these beautiful beaches of Sardinia in our blog.

Away from the beaches
Enough of sun bathing at the beach? Then you could go and discover the sights of Sardinia. For example you could visit the many picturesque towns and villages, such as the capital Cagliari in the south or Sassari on the north side of the island. Discover the natural sights of the enchanting landscape such as the countless limestone caves and grottos or the red rocks of Arbatax. Or visit the mysterious towers of the Nuraghen culture which lived on the island in pre-Christian times. Especially worth seeing is the Su Nuraxi complex in the province Medio Campidano. Also worthwhile is a trip to the rugged Gennargenta Mountains in the heartland of the island. The island’s highest peak is the 1,834 metre high Punta la Marmona and can even be reached by ski lift so that during appropriate weather conditions you can swap the beach with the snow. Generally the island is ideal for an active vacation with discoveries and excursions possible throughout the year. Away from the main streets there are various great hiking and mountain bike tours available. You are able to explore beautiful beaches which can only be reached via farm lanes and the additional benefit is the places are secluded providing a charming ambience. Also worth a visit is the neighbouring French island Corsica which is just 12 kilometres to the north. Ferries regularly operate from Santa Teresa Gallura to Bonifacio and from Palau to Porto-Vecchio.

Arrival and mobility
You can either travel by plane or ship to Sardinia. Those who want to travel with their own car can choose one of the ferries that operate between the Italian mainland and Porto Torres, Olbia, Arbatax and Cagliari on Sardinia. Ports on the mainland include Genoa at the Ligurian Riviera, Livorno in Tuscany and Civitavecchia near Rome. Air passengers can choose between the airports Cagliari, Olbia and Arbatax. On arrival it is possible to rent a car in order to undertake the one or other trip around the island. Alternatively Sardinia provides a quite well developed public transport system, comprising of intercity coaches and train lines. One highlight is the touristic narrow gauge railway Trenino Verde which connects Bosa and Macomer as well as Arbatax and Mandas and offers great panoramic views on the landscape of the island.

Enjoying the Mediterranean climate
The weather on Sardinia is typically Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters. Especially the summer months between June and September can get very hot so you should always carry enough water with you when going on an trip. During winter the temperatures are seldom below 14 degrees, however most rain falls during this time. Especially the spring months April and May promise ideal weather with 20 to 25 degrees and hardly any rainfall.

Popular destinations
When looking for your dream holiday home you can also look at the ratings of other travellers. The most popular places on Sicily are according to atraveo customers for example Costa Paradiso, Costa Rei, Porto Corallo, San Teodoro, Santa Teresa Gallura and Torre dei Corsari.

Further information and suggestions on holiday home vacations on Sicily can be found in our blog.

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