A podcast about the best of Sardinia Italy, by a local. Discover how to plan the best trip to Sardinia with local expert tips from me - Claudia Tavani. I was born and raised in Sardinia, and Cagliari is the city I call home. I already run the blog Strictly Sardinia. Learn about one of the best places to visit in Italy. Listen about the unique culture of Sardinia, its people, the best Sardinian food, the best beaches in Sardinia (including the top secluded beaches), the best things to do in Sardinia, the best places to visit in Sardinia, the best Sardinia hidden gems. Discover Sardinia’s best natural landscapes with the best hikes in Sardinia, and see Sardinia from the water with the best boat trips to Maddalena Archipelago. Visit Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, through the eyes of a local and plan your trip to one of the best hidden gems in Italy.
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A podcast about the best of Sardinia Italy, by a local. Discover how to plan the best trip to Sardinia with local expert tips from me - Claudia Tavani. I was born and raised in Sardinia, and Cagliari is the city I call home. I already run the blog Strictly Sardinia. Learn about one of the best places to visit in Italy. Listen about the unique culture of Sardinia, its people, the best Sardinian food, the best beaches in Sardinia (including the top secluded beaches), the best things to do in Sardinia, the best places to visit in Sardinia, the best Sardinia hidden gems. Discover Sardinia’s best natural landscapes with the best hikes in Sardinia, and see Sardinia from the water with the best boat trips to Maddalena Archipelago. Visit Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, through the eyes of a local and plan your trip to one of the best hidden gems in Italy.
Where is the Sardinia Blue Zone, and how can you visit it responsibly?
Here's my post on the Blue Zone in Sardinia.
For enquiries on the Sardinia Blue Zone tour, please visit this page.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Learn about the best archaeological sites in Sardinia. My guide on archaeological sites in Sardinia is here.
In this week's episode:
Su Nuraxi
Ancient City of Nora
Tharros Ruins
Antas Temples
Historic Mine of Porto Flavia
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Learn about the best hiking trails in Sardinia. My guide on hikes in Sardinia is here.
In this week's episode:
Hike to Sella del Diavolo
Hike the Gorropu Gorge
Hike to Cala Goloritzé
Hike to Cala Mariolu
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Learn about the most important cultural and religious events in Sardinia. My guide on festivals in Sardinia is here.
In this week's episode:
Sant'Efisio Festival in Cagliari
Sa Sartiglia in Oristano
Cavalcata Sarda in Sassari
Autunno in Barbagia
Time in Jazz in Berchidda
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Should you visit Sardinia in the winter? My guide to visiting Sardinia in the winter is here.
In this episode:
Reasons to visit Sardinia in the winter
Best things to do in Sardinia in the winter
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Should you visit Sardinia in October? My guide to visiting Sardinia in October is here.
In this episode:
Reasons to visit Sardinia in October
Best things to do in Sardinia in October
Tips for visiting in October.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
The Gallura Region of Sardinia is a wonderful place to visit year-round, and a popular summer holiday destination.
My Gallura Guide is here.
In this episode:
The best beaches of Gallura
The best small towns to visit
Wineries of Gallura
How to get to Gallura
My favorite place to stay in Gallura is this one.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Discover the best Sardinian wines and Sardinian wineries in today's episode.
More info:
My post on Sardinian wines is here.
My post on Sardinian wineries is here.
Book your wine tasting experience in the Cagliari area here, in Gallura here, and in Alghero here.
Learn about the best Sardinian varietals:
Cannonau
Vermentino
Carignano
Bovale
Nuragus
Here are the best Sardinian wineries:
Argiolas
Pala
Su Entu
Cantina Mesa
Cantina di Santadi
Surrau
Siddura
Tenute Olbios
Capichera
Mancini
Contini
Sella e Mosca
Famiglia Orro
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
What's Sardinia like?
Here's my blog post on what you need to know before visiting Sardinia.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Can you get paid to move to Sardinia? How is life in Sardinia?
Here's my blog post on moving to Sardinia.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Curious about the best dishes to try in Sardinia? Here is a selection of what you should not miss:
Malloreddus alla Campidanese
Lorighittas
Fregola con le arselle
Culurgiones
Zuppa Gallurese
Porceddu
Agnello coi carciofi
Spigola alla Vernaccia
Pani Frattau
Panada
Prazzira
Sebadas
Pardule
Here is my guide to the Sardinian food.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
If you want to explore Sardinia from the water, and enjoy taking a boat trip or more, here are the best locations you should visit and the best boat tours to book:
La Maddalena (book it here)
Asinara (book it here)
Baunei Coast (book it here)
Villasimius (book it here)
Cala Zafferano (book it here)
Cagliari (book it here)
Tavolara and Molara (book it here)
Alghero (book it here)
Malu Entu Island (enquire locally at Mari Ermi beach)
Corsica (book it here)
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
If you want to explore Sardinia more in depth, you should check out the nicest hidden gems of the island. Here's the list:
Posada Castle
Siliqua Castle (my guide here)
San Sperate (my guide here)
Narcao and its mines
Nebida lavery
Villa Piercy
Villa d’Orri (my guide here)
Parco Aymerich, Laconi (my guide here)
Sa Stiddiosa Waterfall, Gadoni
Cala Murtas (my guide here)
Ingurtosu Mines (my guide here)
Muru Mannu waterfalls
Capo Ferrato
Nuraghe Nuraddeo, Suni Archeological Park
S’Ena e Thomes Giant’s Tomb
Santa Maria di Sibiola Church, Serdiana (my guide here)
Su Stani Saliu, Serdiana
San Leonardo Siete Fuentes Park, Santu Lussurgiu
Gairo Vecchio (my guide here)
Is Zuddas Caves
Tempio di Antas (my guide here)
Terme di Fordongianus (my guide here)
Here is my guide to the best hidden gems of Sardinia.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Olbia is a great base to explore the beaches of northeaster Sardinia. Here are the best beaches in Olbia:
Cala Moresca
Cala Sassari
Pittulongu
Le Saline
Porto Istana
Spiaggia del dottore
Porto Taverna
Cala Brandinchi (full guide here)
Lu Impostu
La Cinta
Capriccioli (full guide here)
Here is my guide to the best beaches in Olbia.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Alghero beaches are great to visit - check out one, or visit them all. Here are the best beaches in Alghero:
Le Bombarde
Lazzaretto
Mugoni
Punta Negra
Cala Dragunara
Porto Ferro
Maria Pia
Lido San Giovanni
Porticciolo (Torre del Porticciolo)
Cala Speranza (Poglina)
BONUS #1 Argentiera
BONUS #2 Rena Majore della Nurra (full guide here)
BONUS #3 La Pelosa (full guide here)
My recommended guided tour to Alghero beaches is here.
Here is my guide to the best beaches in Alghero.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Want to visit both Sardinia and Corsica? This episode explains in detail how to get from Sardinia to Corsica.
My recommended booking site for ferries is FerryHopper.
In this episode:
Santa Teresa Gallura to Bonifacio ferry
Porto Torres to Ajaccio ferry
How long does the ferry take?
How much does the ferry cost?
Can I take my rental car on the ferry?
How do I get to Santa Teresa Gallura or Porto Torres without a car?
My recommended site to book a private transfer is Welcome Pickups.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
If you are visiting Cagliari in the summer, you need to visit at least one of the local beaches. Here's my guide to the best beaches in Cagliari:
Poetto (my full guide here)
Calamosca
Cala Fighera
Spiaggia di Sant'Elia
Cala Regina
Mari Pintau
Nora
I recommend this boat tour in Cagliari to make the most of our beaches.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Whether you plan to visit on a day trip from Cagliari or spend your holidays there, Villasimius beaches are great to visit. Here are the best beaches in Villasimius:
Porto Giunco (my guide is here)
Spiaggia del Riso
Campulongu
Punta Molentis (protected, my guide is here)
Simius
Timi Ama
Porto Sa Ruxi (protected)
Cala Caterina
Campus
My recommended guided boat tour of Villasimius beaches is here.
My guide to the best beaches in Villasimius is here.
My guide to where to stay in Villasimius is here.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Whether you plan to visit on a day trip from Cagliari or spend your holidays there, Chia beaches are great to visit. Here are the best beaches in Chia:
Su Giudeu (my full guide here)
Sa Colonia
Monte Cogoni
Cala Cipolla (my full guide here)
Su Cardolinu
Porticciolo/Torre Chia
Porto Campana
Cala del Morto
BONUS #1 Cala Antoniareddu
BONUS #2 Perda Longa
BONUS #3 Tuerredda (protected, read more about it here)
My recommended guided tour to Chia beaches is here.
Here is my guide to the best beaches in Chia.
My guide to where to stay in Chia is here.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
Are you basing yourself in Cagliari for your Sardinia trip? Here's where to stay in Cagliari:
Luxury: Palazzo Tirso
Boutique: Villa Fanny
Boutique: Casa Clat
Beachfront: Nautilus Excelsior
Mid-range: Dolce Cagliari
Budget: Hostel Marina
Read my post for the best areas to stay in Cagliari.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify.
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.
A podcast about the best of Sardinia Italy, by a local. Discover how to plan the best trip to Sardinia with local expert tips from me - Claudia Tavani. I was born and raised in Sardinia, and Cagliari is the city I call home. I already run the blog Strictly Sardinia. Learn about one of the best places to visit in Italy. Listen about the unique culture of Sardinia, its people, the best Sardinian food, the best beaches in Sardinia (including the top secluded beaches), the best things to do in Sardinia, the best places to visit in Sardinia, the best Sardinia hidden gems. Discover Sardinia’s best natural landscapes with the best hikes in Sardinia, and see Sardinia from the water with the best boat trips to Maddalena Archipelago. Visit Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, through the eyes of a local and plan your trip to one of the best hidden gems in Italy.