Sardinia

Pros: beautiful, peaceful, non-commercial
Cons: HOT!!! (if that's a con for you)

I stayed on the northern coast of Sardegna - near Porto Torres - in August, 1998. The water is truly the most incredible color, particularly on the "Emerald Coast", where the famous "pink Beach" can be found.

The food in...

Pros: Fun, cheap, easy to get to/around, great beaches, Not touristy
Cons: not many English speakers around so brush up on your Italian

Aaaah Sardinia. As American students studying in London, my friend Jeff and I stared outside at yet another rainy day and wondered, is this all there is? But a quick trip to ryanair.com to check out travelling info within Europe and we quickly realized...

Pros: nice scenery, friendly people, good food, good shopping, lots of fun!
Cons: there was a big fire while we were there...a little smoky!, couldn't speak Italian!

Not only is Sardinia an attractive island, but it is also a really fun place to go for the whole family. I went there a few years ago and the scenery from where we were staying was just spectacular. We actually rented villas to stay in which had the...

Pros: Relaxation central....Unspoilt by tourism, turquoise sea, pearly white beaches
Cons: None, really - only wish it was closer!

From touch down, I fell in love….. The resort of Alghero was blissfully unspoilt, rural and to my mind absolutely gorgeous.

The airport is very basic- it has been years since I walked off the plane, straight across the tarmac to the...

Pros: Excellent recepies and quantities and very fresh food
Cons: no credit cards, basic service compared to US standards

Review Topic:  Restaurants

This is a good surprise: I went there with my cousin and his wife who live in the district. The decoration is very basic to none. They do not accept credit cards. You must call for a reservation as the...

Pros: Remote, rugged, beautiful, and relatively inexpensive
Cons: Far from the US

SARDINIA For the last two summers, I briefly vacationed in Sardinia and I may continue to do this every year, such is the beauty of this rugged island. Although Sardinia is part of Italy, the vacation experience is totally unlike what you will have ...

Pros: Sheer visual splendor and variety of natural surroundings
Cons: Difficult contact with the local culture and transport to and inside the region.

Review Topic:  Overview

I admit it, I am biased. I am Sardinian. No, wait, this is not an undercover advertisement. I probably know better than the average tourist what the bad aspects of this place are.
I never lived in...

Pros: a beautiful island with many attractions
Cons: a bit far away for you

I should warn you: this is the longest opinion I´ve written so far. A double espresso beside your computer might help you to get through the reading. Not a cup of tea, we´re going to coffee country! In case you think of going to Sardinia or any other ...

Pros: Food quality, price, location
Cons: size, service sometimes a bit slow.

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

"Il Ragno Blu" is a very large restaurant specialised in SeaFood. you must reserve your place in summer as it's nearly full everyday. The food is excellent and the prices honest....

Pros: Inexpensive and very beautiful
Cons: Language barriers

I traveled to Sardinia on business in 1997. While I was there my colleagues and I managed to spend about three days sightseeing and relaxing on the beaches. I have to say I can not wait for the next chance to go back. The beaches are incredible. The...

Pros: No Americans
Cons: Sea is cold

I read this board and purchased the Lonely Planet book on Sardinia in preparation for my trip to the island. I flew Ryan Air into Alghero (89 GBP) and stayed at the La Margherita hotel (80 Euro per night). Ryan Air was fine. I'd been warned about ...

Pros: The BEACHES........each one is different and each one is gorgeous!!!
Cons: El Buric B&B Lodging Rude, dishonest ...ruined my vacation!!!!!!!! Stay in a hotel!!

Sardinia is an incredibly beautiful island with lovely, friendly people. The beaches are incredible. I made reservations on the Internet with El Buric B&B in Alghero. I was greeted at the airport by the owner (which cost $10.00) who immediately demanded c ...

Pros: Sun, hand made crafts, red coral jewelry, seafood pasta.
Cons: Sardinia is run down - like southern Italy in general.

Alghero is a great place to visit for a long weekend. On the Northwest coast of Sardinia, Italy, it has a many fun things to do:
- visit Neptune's Grotto, a cave complex right on the coast
- shop for red coral jewelry, an Alghero-only commodity
- discover hand made Sardinia knives, pottery, and wool products
- eat great seafood pasta
- visit nearby Bosa
- use Ryan Air to get there cheaply

For couples, history buffs, I recommend staying with Mario Galasso, a Professor of post-medieval marine archeology and B&B host of El Buric. B&B El Buric is on the web. Great company, affordable price, near water and downtown.