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Guide to Sardinia

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When to Go

High season in Sardinia is July and August, when Italians leave the mainland and head for the islands. In the spring and fall, temperatures are mild and there are fewer tourists.

Getting There

Alitalia flies to Cagliari from Rome. Numerous car rental companies serve the Cagliari airport.

Boat Rental

Boomerang Yachting & Charter

(40 Via Garibaldi, Olbia; 39-0789/24293; boomerangcharter.com; weeklong rentals from $1,825) offers private or group travel itineraries on a variety of boats.

Where to Stay

Hotel Cala di Volpe

La Coluccia

Su Gologone

Where to Eat

Agriturismo Su Cuile

Cala di Volpe Restaurant

Da Tonino

La Grotta

Set in Maddalena Archipelago National Park, and known for its excellent fresh fish.

Su Gologone Restaurant

What to Do

Capichera Winery

Arzachena; 39-0789/80800; capichera.it.

Maddalena

Archipelago National Park 39-0789/79021; lamaddalenapark.it.

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