Sardinia

Before you go

• The island covers about 24,100 km² and lies about 200 km west of the Italian mainland. Ports with mainland ferries include Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Cagliari and Porto Torres.
• The highest point is Punta La Marmora at 1,834 m in the Gennargentu mountains. Expect mountain roads in the interior.
• Su Nuraxi di Barumini is a UNESCO site, inscribed in 1997. Check ferry rules on vehicle size and local rules on overnight stays outside campsites.

Planning

Sardinia lies 200 km west of the mainland and 16.5 km south of Corsica. Ferries from the mainland arrive at ports including Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Cagliari and Porto Torres. Choose the port by where you want to start, since the island is large. The coast is 1,849 km long. Sardinia is an autonomous region with Cagliari as capital and Sassari as second-largest city.

Camping and sights

Rules for overnight stays outside campsites are set locally in Italy and may also be restricted in coastal and protected areas, so check them with the municipality before you park. Use campsites or designated motorhome areas in the high season. Su Nuraxi di Barumini is a Nuragic site, with a central tower originally 18.6 m high, and the island has many more Nuragic remains.

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