Sardinia

Book a ferry to Sardinia – routes, prices and sailings

Shipping companies & routes to and from Sardinia

Civitavecchia – Olbia, Arbatax, Cagliari and Porto Torres
Genoa – Olbia, Arbatax and Porto Torres
Livorno – Golfo Aranci and Olbia
Piombino – Golfo Aranci and Olbia
Naplesl and Palermo – Cagliari
Bastia, Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio – Golfo Aranci and Santa Teresa
Nice and Toulon – Golfo Aranci and Porto Torres
Barcelona –Porto Torres
Ajaccio – Porto Torres

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Map of Sardinia: in the Mediterranean Sea, west of Italy

Location: In the Mediterranean Seaan, west of Italy
Area: Approximately 24,100 km²
Population: Around 1.6 million people
Capital: Cagliari
Official languages: Italian and Sardinian
Currency: Euro
Cuisine: Renowned for delicious Sardinian cuisine, such as pasta, seafood and cheese
Activities: Water sports, hiking, cycling

The colours of Sardinia are nature’s palette – a deep blue sea, emerald-green hills and golden sunsets

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Welcome to Sardinia, an enchanting island in the Mediterranean Sea. With its crystal-clear turquoise waters, breathtaking coastlines and picturesque mountain landscapes, Sardinia is a true paradise for nature lovers and sun-worshippers.

But the island has much more to offer than just its stunning beaches. From ancient ruins and historic towns to traditional villages and delicious Mediterranean cuisine – Sardiniaa is a place where history, culture and culinary delights blend seamlessly.

Travelling by car

Drink-driving: The legal limit is 0.5 per mille. For drivers who have held their driving licence for less than three years, the limit is 0.0.

Maximum speeds in km/h
	Motorbikes / Cars / Motorhomes up to 3.5 tonnes	Motorhomes weighing between 3.5 t and 7.5 t	Horse-drawn carriages
in built-up areas	50	50	50
outside built-up areas	90	80	70
Expressway¹	110³	80	70
Motorway²	130⁴	100	80

¹ blue sign
² green sign
³ in the event of rain or snow, and for new drivers (who have held their driving licence for less than 3 years)
⁴ in rain or snow: 110 km/h; novice drivers (with a driving licence held for less than 3 years): 100 km/h

When using snow chains, the speed limit is 50 km/h everywhere.

In Trentino, the speed limit for all vehicles on some mountain and pass roads is 60 km/h. This rule does not apply where a lower speed limit is already in force.

Important information

Unlike in Germany

Public buses and vehicles travelling uphill on mountain roads have right of way, unless there is a nearby alternative route available.
Parking spaces in large towns and cities are marked with coloured lines: white lines indicate free parking, yellow lines indicate reserved spaces, and blue lines indicate paid parking.
Parking is prohibited where there are black and yellow kerb markings.
Dipped headlights or daytime running lights are compulsory on all roads during the day, all year round.
All motorists must wear a high-visibility vest when leaving their vehicle outside built-up areas.
Motorcycle riders and passengers must wear a helmet that complies with the ECE-R-22 standard.

Prohibited

Private towing on motorways
Throwing rubbish and objects out of the car
Smoking in motor vehicles when minors or pregnant women are passengers
Radar detectors (use and possession)

Places of interest

Nuraghi
Fascinating prehistoric structures, of which there are more than 7,000 on the island, built between 1900 and 730 BC. The best known is the Nuraghe Su Nuraxi in Barumini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Costa Smeralda
The Emerald Coast in the north-east: turquoise waters, fine white sandy beaches and picturesque coves. Porto Cervo is at its heart, whilst Spiaggia del Principe and Capriccioli are its best-known beaches.
Neptune’s Grotto
The Neptune’s Grotto on the north-west coast near Alghero, accessible by sea or via a staircase of 654 steps. Inside, there are stalactites, stalagmites and four kilometres of geological formations.
Cagliari
The capital city on the Gulf of Cagliari. The old town of Castello, with its narrow streets and cathedral; the Poetto promenade, stretching for several kilometres; the Roman amphitheatre; and the Tuvixeddu necropolis.
La Maddalena Archipelago
A group of islands off the north-east coast: Spargi, Budelli and Santa Maria. The Pink Beach on Budelli owes its colour to tiny pink corals.
Gennargentu National Park
Covering over 1,200 square kilometres, it is the island’s largest protected area. Punta La Marmora rises to a height of 1,834 metres, and the Gola su Gorropu is Europe’s deepest gorge.