Best places to visit in Sardinia

Editor's Choice: Sardinia

Sardinia’s diverse landscape features the Gorropu Canyon, one of Europe’s deepest limestone gorges with walls reaching 500 meters. The coastline includes the protected Spiaggia Rosa on Budelli Island, known for its distinctive pink sand, and the emerald waters of Cala Mariolu. Historical landmarks like the Torre della Pegna, a coastal watchtower near Alghero, overlook the Mediterranean, while Porto Giunco offers a unique coastal environment where a saltwater lagoon meets the sea.

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Cala Mariolu

Pebble beach featuring emerald green water and a unique mix of pink and white pebbles with sand. Access is available via a challenging hiking trail or by boat.

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Gorropu Canyon

Deepest limestone gorge featuring walls up to 500 meters high carved by the Rio Fiumineddu river. This natural reserve is characterized by its wild state and unique endemic flora and fauna.

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Spiaggia Rosa

Located on Budelli Island within the La Maddalena Archipelago, this beach is famous for its pink sand composed of crushed shells and coral fragments. Access is strictly regulated to preserve the natural ecosystem.

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Porto Giunco Beach

This white sand beach near Villasimius is situated between shallow turquoise waters and the Notteri pond, a saltwater lagoon where pink flamingos are frequently sighted.