Sardinia Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the island region in Italy
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Photo: La Pelosa Beach
Latest page update: 30 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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A land of sun, sea and history, Sardinia is Italy's second largest island and a region in its own right.
At its northern tip, Sardinia is separated from the French-owned island of Corsica by a 16 kilometre stretch of water known as the Strait of Bonifacio, while at the southern end of the island, the capital city of Cagliari faces the African country of Tunisia. Head west from Sardinia and you'll eventually reach Spain while to the east lies the Italian mainland to which it belongs politically. |
Regional capital: Cagliari
Population: 1,587,413 (in 2024 - source) Size: 24,090 km² Provinces: 5 Highlights: Santa Teresa Gallura, Bosa, Asinara, La Maddalena |