Strictly Sardinia
A weekly podcast about the best of Sardinia Italy, by a local. Discover how to plan the best trip to Sardinia with my local expert tips from me - Claudia Tavani. I was born and raised in Sardinia, and Cagliari is the city I call home. I already run the blog Strictly Sardinia. Learn about the unique culture of Sardinia, its people, the best Sardinian food, the best beaches in Sardinia (including the top secluded beaches), the best things to do in Sardinia, the best places to visit in Sardinia, the best Sardinia hidden gems. Discover Sardinia’s best natural landscapes with the best hikes in Sardinia, and see Sardinia from the water with the best boat trips to Maddalena Archipelago. Visit Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, through the eyes of a local.
Episodes
Are you basing yourself in Cagliari for your Sardinia trip? Here's where to stay in Cagliari:
- Luxury: Palazzo Tirso
- Boutique: Villa Fanny
- Boutique: Casa Clat
- Beachfront: Nautilus Excelsior
- Mid-range: Dolce Cagliari
- Budget: Hostel Marina
Read my post for the best areas to stay in Cagliari.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
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Are you basing yourself in Alghero for your Sardinia trip? Don't miss these day trips from Alghero:
- Neptune’s Grotto
- Porto Conte (bike tour here, boat tour here)
- Boat tour (Andrea Jansen boat tour here)
- Beaches near Alghero (e-bike tour here)
- La Pelosa Beach
- Asinara (catamaran tour here)
- Anghelu Ruju Necropolis
- Wine tasting
- Bosa
- Castelsardo
- Sassari and Monte d’Accoddi
- Nuraghe Santu Antine and Basilica di Saccargia
- Lake Baratz ...
Are you basing yourself in Cagliari for your Sardinia trip? Don't miss these day trips from Cagliari:
- Serdiana and Dolianova (book your guided tour here)
- Su Nuraxi and the Giara Plateau (book your guided tour here)
- Ancient City of Nora (book your guided tour here)
- Tharros and San Giovanni di Sinis
- Tempio di Antas
- Fordongianus Terme
- Costa Rei Beaches (book your guided tour here)
- Villasimius Beaches (book your guided tour here)
- ...
Asinara Island is one of the most remote places to visit in Sardinia, and a lesser known holiday destination among foreign tourists.
In this week's episode, you will learn the history of Asinara Island, the top beaches and attractions, how to get there, where to stay and the best guided tours.
How to get to Asinara Island:
- By ferry from Porto Torres
- By ferry from Stintino
- By guided boat tour from Stintino
The Sinis Peninsula is popular among locals, but a lesser known holiday destination among foreign tourists.
In this week's episode, you will learn about the best beaches of the Sinis Peninsula, other attractions and sites in the area, and get some useful tips to plan your trip.
Best beaches of the Sinis Peninsula:
Sites to visit:
San Teodoro is one of the best holiday destinations in Sardinia.
In this week's episode, you will learn about the best beaches of San Teodoro, other fun things to do in the area, and get some useful tips to plan your trip.
San Teodoro beaches:
- La Cinta
- Cala Brandinchi
- Lu Impostu
- Cala Girgolu
- Capo Coda Cavallo
I recommend this Tavolara Boat Tour. If you want to visit Molara, get in touch with Associazione Molara via email...
Are you traveling to the Emerald Coast of Sardinia?
In this episode, you will learn about the best beaches of the Emerald Coast, and get lots of wonderful tips to plan your visit.
My favorite places to stay in the Emerald Coast
- Luxury - Petra Segreta (San Pantaleo)
- Mid Range - Colonna Resort (Porto Cervo)
- Budget - Suara Tolta (San Pantaleo)
My post on the Emerald Coast shares all the information to help you pick the bes...
Are you visiting the Baunei Coast this summer?
In this episode, you will learn about the best beaches in the Baunei Coast / Gulf of Orosei, including:
You will also learn about boat tour options and where to base yourself for a wonderful holiday.
My post on the Baunei Coast shares all the information to help you pick the best base for your holidays.
Are you visiting La Maddalena Archipelago this summer?
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Best Beaches In La Maddalena Archipelago
- Best things to do
- How to get there
- Where to stay
My post on La Maddalena Archipelago shares all the information to help you pick the best base for your holidays.
My recommended guides for Cala Coticcio and Cala Brigantina are
- Eleonora Amoroso - You can find her via whatsapp at +39...
Which are the prettiest beach towns in Sardinia?
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Bosa
- Alghero
- Stintino
- Castelsardo
- Santa Teresa di Gallura
- Palau
- La Maddalena
- Porto Cervo
- Loiri Porto San Paolo
- San Teodoro
- Orosei
- Cala Gonone
- Santa Maria Navarrese
- Villasimius
- Pula
- Sant’Antioco
- Calasetta
- Carloforte
- San Giovanni di Sinis
My post on the coastal towns in Sardinia shares all the information to help you pick the best base ...
Which are the secluded beaches in Sardinia, the ones that never get crowded even in the peak summer months?
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Spiaggia di Murtas
- Cala Sa Figu
- Is Arenas Biancas
- Dune di Piscinas
- Plagemesu
- Cala Antoniareddu
- Su Tingiosu
- Cala Sabina
- Cala Moresca
- Cala Sarraina
- Rena Majore della Nurra
- Argentiera
- Porto Palmas
- Cala Zafferano
My post on the secluded beaches in Sardinia shares all the informati...
Which are the protected beaches in Sardinia?
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Spiaggia di Tuerredda, Teulada
- Punta Molentis, Villasimius
- Porto Sa Ruxi, Villasimius
- Cala Goloritze, Baunei
- Cala Mariolu, Cala Biriala and Cala dei Gabbiani, Baunei
- Cala Luna, Dorgali
- Oasi di Biderosa, Orosei
- Cala Brandinchi and Lu Impostu, San Teodoro
- Rena Bianca, Santa Teresa di Gallura
- Le Piscine, Cannigione
- Spiaggia La Pelosa, Stintino
- Cal...
Should you go to Villasimius or Costa Rei? Discover Costa Rei and Villasimius through the voice of a local.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- The best beaches in Villasimius
- Punta Molentis Beach
- The best beaches in Costa Rei
- Where to stay in Costa Rei
You can get to Villasimius or Costa Rei by bus, but for a better experience consider renting a car. I recommend using Discover Cars as the best 3rd party booking site ...
Are you visiting Sardinia for the first time and not sure how to get around? Discover the best way of getting around Sardinia from the voice of a local.
In this episode, you will learn about:
My guides on car rental in Sardinia:
Are you planning a trip to Alghero, Sardinia? Discover Alghero through the voice of a local.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- The best things to do in Alghero
- How to spend a long weekend in Alghero
- The best beaches in Alghero
- The best boat tours in Alghero
My recommended tours in Alghero:
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Are you visiting Sardinia for the first time? Discover the capital city, Cagliari, through the voice of a local.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- The best things to do in Cagliari
- How to spend a long weekend in Cagliari
- What to see in the Castello District
- The best beaches in Cagliari
- Where to see flamingos in Cagliari
My recommended tours in Cagliari:
What are the best things to do in Sardinia? Learn about the unmissable things to do in Sardinia from the voice of a local.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- The top things to do in Sardinia
- The best boat tours of Maddalena Archipelago
- The best boat tours of the Baunei Coast
- Wine tasting in Sardinia
- Cooking classes in Sardinia
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What are the best beaches in Sardinia? Learn about the best beaches in Sardinia from the voice of a local.
In this episode, you will learn about:
Are you looking for the best places to stay in Sardinia? Discover where to stay in Sardinia and unveil all the best areas and hotels to stay with your favorite local expert.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- Where to stay in Sardinia
- The best beach resorts in Sardinia
- The best hotels in Cagliari
- The best place to stay in Alghero
My favorite hotels in Sardinia:
- Cagliari - Hotel Nautilus
- Alghero - Casa Villamari...
Are you unsure how to get to Sardinia? Discover the best way of getting to Sardinia from the voice of a local, including if you are flying from North America or Australia.
In this episode, you will learn about:
- How to get to Sardinia
- Flights to Sardinia from Italy / Europe / North America
I recommend using Discover Cars as the best 3rd party booking site to find car rental deals in Sardinia.
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