Holiday for active people: the 5 main sports to practice in Sardinia

Sardinia offers beaches, entertainment, nature, history and culture. And also many opportunities to practice sports. Like these five, the main ones, among which you just have to choose your favorite and start organizing the next holiday.

Diving

Let’s start from a fundamental premise: the sea of ​​Sardinia is amazing both on the surface and in depth. Don’t you believe it? Whether you are an expert diver or beginner at the first experiences, the best dives to do in Sardinia will allow you to discover the very varied and full of life seabeds: the recommended destinations are Tavolara, Cagliari, La Maddalena, Santa Teresa di Gallura and l’Asinara.

Skiing

Few people think about it but, if you are looking for an idea to spend the next white week, know that in Sardinia you can even ski. In particular, the destinations where to bring your skis are the ski area of ​​Bruncu Spina, Monte Spada, S’Arena and Separadorgiu. The best time is in the middle of winter, from the beginning of January to the end of February.

Hiking and excursions

In your suitcase are there always comfortable clothes and trekking boots? Walking, especially surrounded by the most pristine nature, is your ideal holiday? In this case, in Sardinia you will find two great solutions:

• The first is Gennargentu, where the most beautiful hikes are Gola di Gorroppu, Tiscali, Montarbu forest and Codula di Luna;
• The second is the Supramonte, which will allow you to discover, among many things, ancient nuraghic villages and caves full of charm.

Kitesurf

Hovering with your kite on the waves of the sea is the (stupendous) feeling that you follow for any holiday. Well, Sardinia will do everything to make you try, especially, in these five places, certainly the best for kitesurfing: Porto Botte, Capo Mannu, Chia, Baia dell’Isuledda, Cagliari and Alghero. Here you will find constant winds, excellent starting points and other people who share your same passion.

Snorkeling

Finally, among the sports to be practiced in Sardinia, one can not fail to mention the “cousin” of diving, or snorkeling. In places like Stintino and La Maddalena, just to name two of the most famous, you will find beautiful beaches and an enchanting sea to discover with mask and snorkel.

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