Delta’s nonstop flights to Sardinia connect New York–JFK directly with Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport four times a week. Launched in May 2026 as the first direct air service between the United States and Sardinia, the seasonal route will continue through October 24, 2026, and return on May 28, 2027. For Americans traveling to Olbia, Gallura…
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…
Sardinia is one of Italy’s most distinctive Mediterranean islands, but it should not be planned like a standard mainland Italy trip. For American travelers, that is the first thing to understand. Sardinia is part of Italy, but it does not travel like Rome, Florence, Venice or the Amalfi Coast. There are no high-speed trains connecting…
The best time to visit Sardinia is not a single month. From May to October, the island offers a different kind of trip each season: quiet coastal days in May, bright early-summer weather in June, full beach life in July and August, warm late-summer sea in September, and a slower, more atmospheric Sardinia in October….
Sardinia beach umbrella restrictions are not the same everywhere on the island. On many Sardinian beaches, travelers can bring a beach umbrella, towels, and basic beach gear. But in protected or limited-access beaches, local rules may restrict umbrellas, tents, gazebos, shade structures, reservations, parking, QR codes, or how long visitors can stay. If you are…
The best hotels in Sardinia Italy are concentrated around the island’s northeast coast, especially Costa Smeralda, Gallura, San Teodoro, and the areas within easy reach of Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport. If you are landing in Olbia, this part of Sardinia is the most practical place to begin: it puts you close to Porto Cervo, beach…
Sardinia’s beaches are not all the same kind of beach day. Some are easy to reach after landing in Olbia; others require reservations, early starts, or several hours of travel. The best Sardinia beaches to plan around include relaxed first-day options near Olbia, iconic Costa Smeralda coves, wilder natural beaches, and a few highly regulated…
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