Sardinia has white-sand beaches and clear water, from the Costa Smeralda to the wilder Cala Goloritze, plus Bronze Age stone towers and a distinctive cuisine. June to September is peak beach season; spring is great for hiking.
Month by month
Best: May, June, July, August, September, October
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Worth avoiding: January, February, December.
How long to stay
5–8 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 10h from the US East Coast, 2.5h from Europe, 11h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Rent a car; public transport is sparse outside towns.
- Book beach-club tables and boats in July and August.
- Some beaches limit daily visitors; reserve ahead.
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