Sardinia in October is quieter, cooler, and less predictable than it is in summer — but the island is not closed. The weather may still feel Mediterranean; the tourism season does not. Some beach clubs have already shut for the year, while luxury hotels, archaeological sites, museums, village festivals, boat trips, and water-sports centers remain…
More than 10,000 U.S. citizens traveled nonstop from New York to Sardinia between May and August 2026, according to official U.S. government passenger data independently analyzed by The Sardinia Guide. During the first four months of Delta’s New York–JFK to Olbia service, 11,510 passengers traveled from New York to Sardinia. Of those, 10,340 were U.S….
The Delta New York–Olbia flight recorded 3,673 passengers traveling from New York–JFK to Sardinia in August 2026, the highest monthly total since the nonstop service launched in May. Of those passengers, 3,249 were U.S. citizens, representing 88.5% of everyone traveling nonstop from New York to Olbia during the month. The figures come from the U.S….
All summer, The Sardinia Guide’s Instagram account documented some of the world’s largest superyachts cruising and anchoring along the Costa Smeralda in northeastern Sardinia. New 2026 data now show the scale behind those images. Between June and August, 3,176 unique superyachts over 24 meters were detected in the waters of Gallura, up 9.97% from 2025…
United Airlines will launch nonstop flights to Sardinia from Newark in summer 2027, giving American travelers a second direct route to the Italian island. The seasonal service will fly to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport three times a week beginning May 27, 2027. United will join Delta Air Lines, which already connects New York–JFK with Olbia…
Sardinia in September is one of the best choices for travelers who want warm-sea days without the full pressure of August. Daytime temperatures near the coast often reach 79–86°F (26–30°C), while the average September sea temperature in Olbia is about 73°F (23°C). The first half of the month offers the most reliable conditions for a…
More than 7,000 U.S. citizens flew nonstop from New York JFK to Olbia between May and July 2026, according to an exclusive analysis by The Sardinia Guide of U.S. government passenger data. Americans accounted for about 90% of passengers arriving on the JFK–Olbia route. For Americans searching for flights to Sardinia, the numbers provide something…
The best Costa Smeralda beach clubs are spread across very different parts of the coast, from the daytime clubs of Liscia Ruja to the granite-rock sunset scene of Phi Beach and the boat-arrival luxury of Nikki Beach. Some are made for lunch, loungers and clear water; others are better for sunset, dinner, music or a…
Costa Smeralda has 28 beaches, coves and swimming spots worth knowing near Porto Cervo. Some are world-famous, such as Spiaggia del Principe, Capriccioli, Liscia Ruja and Grande Pevero. Others are quieter, more local or harder to find, from Liscia Renè and Cala Liccia to Li Itriceddi, Punta Guinness and Razza di Juncu. For American travelers,…
The best hotels in Costa Smeralda are concentrated around Porto Cervo, Cala di Volpe, Romazzino, Pitrizza, Liscia di Vacca, Cala Granu and Abbiadori, about 19 miles (31 kilometers) from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to Porto Cervo. For American travelers arriving in Olbia — including those flying the seasonal Delta nonstop route from New York —…
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