The Adventures of Debbie Dimples - in Sardinia, Italy
- Debbie Goodman
- Sep 10, 2023
- 3 min read
Sardinia is the second largest island in Italy, and is situated in the middle of the Mediterranean. The island is home to the best beaches in Italy, the most famous being the the beaches of Stintino. I visited Sardinia with family in 2016.
Hotel Corte Rosada
We stayed at the Hotel Corte Rosada for 7 nights during our visit to Sardinia. The hotel is a good choice for families. There is a wide variety of activities on site, such as a swimming pool, tennis courts, a private beach and bikes for hire.
Alghero
Alghero is a city on the northwest coast of Sardinia, Italy. Encircled by ancient walls, it’s known for its cobblestoned old center. Its Catalan Gothic buildings include the Cattedrale di Santa Maria, with an imposing bell tower, Palazzo Guillot and Chiesa di San Francesco, a 14th-century church.
Neptune's Grotto
Neptune's Grotto is a stalactite cave near the town of Alghero on the island of Sardinia, Italy. We took a boat trip to see the cave.
Costa Smeralda
The Costa Smeralda, or Emerald Coast, is one of the most glamorous destinations in all of the Mediterranean. With its super yachts, sports cars, designer shopping boutiques and exclusive clubs, the Costa Smeralda is a destination popular with rich celebrities. It's also famous for its stunning beaches, which are among the most beautiful and pristine in the world. We took a tour to see the Costa Smeralda from Alghero.
La Pelosa Beach, Stintino
Tucked away on the north-western coast of the captivating island of Sardinia is a pristine paradise known as La Pelosa Beach (Spiaggia della Pelosa), Stintino. With its crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine white sand, and enchanting surroundings, La Pelosa is a true gem that enchants both visitors and locals. It is ranked as one of the best beaches on Sardinia.
Le Bombarde Beach
The beach of Le Bombarde is one of the gems in the territory of Alghero, as well as being one of the most famous on the island.
Sella & Mosca S.r.l (Tenute Sella & Mosca S.r.l)
Sella & Mosca is one of the most important Sardinian wineries, and by far the largest on the island. It produces several wines with the most famous endemic grapes, and many other less famous variants. The vineyards and the winery are located in Alghero, the headquarters immersed in the Alghero countryside. We visited the Sella & Mosca estate for a wine tasting session during our trip.
What I missed out on....
If I were to take a another trip to Sardinia, I would like to visit during September for the Sun & Bass Festival. I would also like to visit Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda, Cala Sisine, Spiaggia del Principe, Spiaggia Rosa, the Molentargius-Saline Regional Natural Park, Bosa, and stay at the Hotel Pitrizza.
Sun & Bass Festival
Sun & Bass is a drum and bass festival which has been held on the beautiful island of Sardinia every September since 2004.
Hotel Pitrizza
The Pitrizza is a welcoming hotel offering beautiful views over the crystal-clear sea of Sardinia's Costa Smeralda.This seriously luxe boutique hotel is a refuge of natural beauty set in the midst of rocks and flowers overlooking the Bay of Liscia di Vacca.
Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda
Nikki Beach Costa Smeralda is situated on the bay of Cala Petra Ruja in Sardinia, Italy. The stunning beachfront property is an exclusive, one-of-a-kind venue accessible only by private yacht or Nikki Beach's complimentary shuttle.
Cala Sisine
Once known as Portu ‘e Sisine, Cala Sisine is one of the most beautiful beaches on the eastern coast of Sardinia.
Spiaggia del Principe
The Spiaggia del Principe is a stunning beach on the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia and one of the most incredible beaches in all of Italy.
Spiaggia Rosa
The Spiaggia Rosa or “Pink Beach” lies wild and unspoiled on Budelli Island, a tiny expanse of land just off the northern coast of Sardinia in the Maddalena Archipelago.
Molentargius-Saline Regional Natural Park
Molentargius - Saline Regional Park is a regional park in Sardinia, Italy. It was established in 1999 with the aim to protect and enhance a site of international interest, already included in the Ramsar Convention since 1977 because of its number relevance about stopover, wintering and nesting waterfowl bird species. Its huge site was historically used for salt extraction, and now is a haven for wildlife and in particular wild flamingos who feed and breed on the huge lakes.
Bosa
Known as one of Italy's most picturesque villages, Bosa is set with its multicolored houses along the mouth of the river Temo, which divides it into two with its soft contours.
Check out my adventures in Italy here:
Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast
And here you can see where I want to go next in the Italy:
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