Day Trips

Everything we've written about Day Trips in Sardinia.

Day TripsSulcis-Iglesiente

Explore Sardinia's Hidden Desert and Mining Heritage

Uncover Sardinia's hidden desert at the Piscinas dunes and the Montevecchio mines; plan routes, best times, and safe, scenic walks.

BeachesGallura

Saint Turtles of Sardinia - A Must-See Wonder

Meet the Saint Turtles of Sardinia in Porto Rotondo: learn where to spot them, how to help them cross safely, and explore local lore and tips.

Day TripsOristanese & Sinis

Exploring Pozzo di Santa Cristina's Ancient Wonders

Explore Pozzo di Santa Cristina, a Nuragic well where equinox light and lunar cycles meet sacred waters—visit year-round near Paulilatino.

Day TripsGallura

Experience Festa Di San Simplicio in Olbia

Discover Olbia’s Festa di San Simplicio: sacred rites, lively park rides, street food and concerts in mid-May—get tips and plan your visit.

Horse Riding Club Porto San Paolo equestrian center Tavolara island views Olbia countryside beginner friendly trail rides Sardinia Mediterranean landscape
SportsGallura

Horse Riding Club Porto San Paolo - Scenic Rides

Just 20 minutes south of Olbia, the Horse Riding Club Porto San Paolo pairs Sardinia’s countryside calm with a sea breeze and wide-open views of Tavolara. Tu…

Small, stucco chapel with red tile roof.
BeachesGallura

Our Lady of the Mountain - Golfo Aranci’s Soul

Discover Our Lady of the Mountain in Golfo Aranci—hilltop views, local tradition, and serene moments; plan your visit for sunrise or sunset.

BeachesSulcis-Iglesiente

Explore Piscinas: Sardinia's Hidden Dune Paradise

Explore Piscinas on Sardinia’s Costa Verde: towering dunes, warm clear sea, and nearby mining heritage, plus tips on when to go, access, and stays.

Peaceful forest lake surrounded by green trees
Day TripsSassari & Logudoro

Parco Santa Degna: The Quiet Lake of Aggius

Discover Parco Santa Degna in Aggius, Gallura: a tranquil spring-fed lake with easy trails, granite views, geese and turtles, plus practical tips.

BeachesGallura

Explore Castello di Pedres in Olbia's Scenic Hills

A fairytale afternoon above Olbia begins with a short climb and a big reward. Perched on a granite outcrop about 89 meters above the plain, Castello di Pedre…

Day TripsGallura

Marconi's Historic Capo Figari Radio Transmission

Trace Marconi's Historic Capo Figari Radio Transmission, hike to the Semaforo, savor sweeping sea views, and uncover Sardinia’s shortwave legacy.

Pumpkin-lined path at Parco Beranu Froriu during Halloween in Turri Sardinia
Day TripsOristanese & Sinis

Halloween Magic at Parco Beranu Froriu in Turri

Experience Halloween at Parco Beranu Froriu: glowing pumpkins, creative workshops, gentle farm animals, and sunset strolls in Turri—plan your visit.

Visitors exploring Monte Baranta’s prehistoric walls under blue Sardinian skies
Day TripsNurra & Alghero

Megalithic Complex of Monte Baranta: Explore Prehistory

Explore the Megalithic Complex of Monte Baranta: a cliff-top Copper Age fortress near Alghero with walls, ritual sites, views—plan your visit.