Visit Sardinia in winter: 7 things to do and to see

You have decided to visit Sardinia in winter. And you are wondering what to see and what to do during your vacation. This Mediterranean island is always beautiful to visit, throughout the year. In particular, for a trip in winter, there are seven tips and ideas that will allow you to plan your holiday in the best way.

1. Visit Alghero

The first idea is a wonderful city that still keeps all the testimonies from its Catalan past. Testimonies that are protected, like jewels in a casket, in the old town centre. Not far away, there are beautiful beaches that, even in winter, offer unforgettable views.

2. Enjoy the Carnival

During the Carnival time, in the whole Sardinia various characteristic events take place.

• Such as Sartiglia in Oristano: it is a medieval-origin horse race that takes place on Carnival Sunday and Mardi Gras.
• The parade of Mamuthones (dressed in black sheepskins) and Issohadores (with their white masks), two typical masks of the Carnival of Mamoiada.

3. Visit Cagliari

The Sardinian capital is always worth a visit, and the winter season could be the best opportunity to admire its monuments and its many attractions. Thanks to these tourist itineraries to discover Cagliari.

4. Discover the nuraghes

Among the things to see in Sardinia in winter, there must be these priceless historical treasures. Specifically, there are two places that could be reached:

• The Nuraghic settlements of Olbia are about fifty, and the most important are Sa Testa and Riu Mulinu;
• The main nuraghes of Porto Torres are nuraghe Nieddu, nuraghe Biunisi, nuraghe Monte Elva, nuraghe Margone.

Two destinations where you will admire some of the most beautiful nuraghes in Sardinia.

5. Be amazed by the beaches

Yes: beaches. The coast of Sardinia is not to be seen only in summer. Of course, you cannot plunge into the sea (unless you are really temerarious). But these five beaches even in winter will give you unforgettable views.

6. Skiing overlooking the sea

After the beaches, one more thing that not everyone knows: in Sardinia you can even ski. And there are four ski resorts in the Gennargentu area (easy to reach from Arbatax/Tortolì): Bruncu Spina, Monte Spada, S’Arena and Separadorgiu. Here you will find everything you could wish for a perfect winter holiday.

7. Discover the sea beds

In other words, for the a seventh idea we are suggesting you to dive in Sardinia: from the northern to the southern coast, beginners and experts will find a wonderful sea. And, only for the most experienced, there is also the possibility to wreck diving.

Climate and temperatures

Climate and temperatures will be your best travel companions. In fact, winter climate in Sardinia is typically Mediterranean, very mild and with little rainfall:

• On the coast, the winter temperatures vary between a minimum of 7-8°C and a maximum of 13-14°C;
• On the mountains and in the internal areas, however, the temperature can even be below zero (and this is why it is possible to ski).

To plan your holiday, it will certainly be useful to know the weather forecasts for Sardinia in the coming days.

How to get

As you have seen, the things to do and to see in this beautiful island are certainly not lacking. And since you have decided to visit it, the first thing to do is to book the trip on one of the ferries to Sardinia.

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