Sardinia in autumn: what to see?
Monday, November 8, 2021
Sardinia in autumn, all the places to visit
Have you ever wondered what to see in Sardinia in autumn and if it is worth booking an off-season holiday on the island? Take a few minutes of your time to read this article, you will discover with us a wonderful destination… even out of season.
Sardinia is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, offering a combination of summer at the sea, relaxation and fun for all budgets. After the high season, however, the island does not go into hibernation waiting for next summer. On the contrary: we locals guarantee you that, just when the summer is coming to an end, the island starts offering the best activities. In addition, there is no shortage of places to visit in Sardinia in autumn.
In fact, due to the high temperatures recorded in summer, which often lead to lazy days on the beach or by the pool, some types of activities are not indicated at all. On the other hand, with the mild autumn climate there are many things to do in Sardinia. Keywords are: physical activity, fun, traditions and culture.
Visiting Sardinia out of season also has several advantages from an economic point of view: the prices of most villas for rent in Sardinia drop drastically compared to the summer months, as well as the prices of various services, flights and ferries, and those of rental cars. With less expense, you can still discover a fascinating island, in some ways even more beautiful than the summer one, to daily enjoy open air.
Following the first rains, nature awakens, in a sort of late second spring. The hilly landscape of the countryside loses the golden tones of the dry grass, to take on a bright green color, reminiscent of some islands in the north of the Atlantic. Added to this are the saturated colors of the blossoms and flowers of the species that bloom in the autumn months. Even the coastal landscapes take on more intense colors in the autumn days of October and November, with a great mix of lights and shadows due to the incidence of sunlight, clouds and the clarity of the air.
If you are passionate about photography, we suggest you visit the island in autumn, to capture its true essence.
Lovers of cultural and traditional events and food festivals can rest assured that Sardinia will not disappoint their expectations. In fact, in autumn there are many opportunities to get to know the true heart of Sardinia: the inland areas where centuries-old traditions survive, and where the rhythms of everyday life still follow the pace of the nature and the countryside. A reality which is very distant from the Costa Smeralda and the kind of tourism it represents.
More and more visitors from the peninsula and even from abroad flock to the streets of the villages in the mountainous countryside during the "Autumn in Barbagia" events. You can savor the hearty flavors of the island, jealously guarded in recipes handed down for generations, attend evocative performances of ancient carnival masks, admire traditional costumes and enjoy the well-known Sardinian hospitality. All in unique landscapes and locations.
We advise you to enjoy some of the “Autunno in Barbagia” days. The events calendar is very rich and easy to check online (see link at the bottom of the page). In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the mountainous interior of Sardinia, with dense forests, natural parks, valleys, canyons, lakes and karst caves, all of great interest and incomparable beauty.
Further magical places to visit in autumn are the countless archaeological sites of Sardinia. It is with the cool season that the nuragic villages and pre-nuragic sites can be best appreciated. On the island there are between 7000 and 8000 nuraghi, some of which are well preserved and absolutely worth visiting to realize what the Bronze Age populations were capable of and what builders' skills and scientific knowledge they had.
Above all, we suggest you do not miss, depending on where you are staying, the nuragic palace of Su Nuraxi in Barumini, the complex of Santu Antine in Torralba, the Nuraghe Losa in Abbasanta, or the Nuraghe Arrubiu in Orroli. More info can be found in the links at the bottom of the page.
Furthermore, the so-called Domus de Janas (“the fairy houses” in Sardinian Logudorese dialect), ancient prehistoric burials, sources of various Sardinian myths and legend, and the Sacred Wells, linked to the ancient “water cult” and to the position of the moon.
Obviously, if time permits, while you are in Sardinia, take the opportunity to visit a beach in the low season, when it is much less crowded than in summertime. We at Sardinia Unlimited also found ourselves swimming in November, when the weather was mild. We guarantee that this is a unique experience of its kind, reserved for those lucky enough to enjoy an earthly paradise in complete tranquility: you will feel at one with the surrounding nature and a sense of peace and serenity will pervade you. Seeing is believing!
Sardinia is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, offering a combination of summer at the sea, relaxation and fun for all budgets. After the high season, however, the island does not go into hibernation waiting for next summer. On the contrary: we locals guarantee you that, just when the summer is coming to an end, the island starts offering the best activities. In addition, there is no shortage of places to visit in Sardinia in autumn.
In fact, due to the high temperatures recorded in summer, which often lead to lazy days on the beach or by the pool, some types of activities are not indicated at all. On the other hand, with the mild autumn climate there are many things to do in Sardinia. Keywords are: physical activity, fun, traditions and culture.
Visiting Sardinia out of season also has several advantages from an economic point of view: the prices of most villas for rent in Sardinia drop drastically compared to the summer months, as well as the prices of various services, flights and ferries, and those of rental cars. With less expense, you can still discover a fascinating island, in some ways even more beautiful than the summer one, to daily enjoy open air.
Following the first rains, nature awakens, in a sort of late second spring. The hilly landscape of the countryside loses the golden tones of the dry grass, to take on a bright green color, reminiscent of some islands in the north of the Atlantic. Added to this are the saturated colors of the blossoms and flowers of the species that bloom in the autumn months. Even the coastal landscapes take on more intense colors in the autumn days of October and November, with a great mix of lights and shadows due to the incidence of sunlight, clouds and the clarity of the air.
If you are passionate about photography, we suggest you visit the island in autumn, to capture its true essence.
Lovers of cultural and traditional events and food festivals can rest assured that Sardinia will not disappoint their expectations. In fact, in autumn there are many opportunities to get to know the true heart of Sardinia: the inland areas where centuries-old traditions survive, and where the rhythms of everyday life still follow the pace of the nature and the countryside. A reality which is very distant from the Costa Smeralda and the kind of tourism it represents.
More and more visitors from the peninsula and even from abroad flock to the streets of the villages in the mountainous countryside during the "Autumn in Barbagia" events. You can savor the hearty flavors of the island, jealously guarded in recipes handed down for generations, attend evocative performances of ancient carnival masks, admire traditional costumes and enjoy the well-known Sardinian hospitality. All in unique landscapes and locations.
We advise you to enjoy some of the “Autunno in Barbagia” days. The events calendar is very rich and easy to check online (see link at the bottom of the page). In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the mountainous interior of Sardinia, with dense forests, natural parks, valleys, canyons, lakes and karst caves, all of great interest and incomparable beauty.
Further magical places to visit in autumn are the countless archaeological sites of Sardinia. It is with the cool season that the nuragic villages and pre-nuragic sites can be best appreciated. On the island there are between 7000 and 8000 nuraghi, some of which are well preserved and absolutely worth visiting to realize what the Bronze Age populations were capable of and what builders' skills and scientific knowledge they had.
Above all, we suggest you do not miss, depending on where you are staying, the nuragic palace of Su Nuraxi in Barumini, the complex of Santu Antine in Torralba, the Nuraghe Losa in Abbasanta, or the Nuraghe Arrubiu in Orroli. More info can be found in the links at the bottom of the page.
Furthermore, the so-called Domus de Janas (“the fairy houses” in Sardinian Logudorese dialect), ancient prehistoric burials, sources of various Sardinian myths and legend, and the Sacred Wells, linked to the ancient “water cult” and to the position of the moon.
Obviously, if time permits, while you are in Sardinia, take the opportunity to visit a beach in the low season, when it is much less crowded than in summertime. We at Sardinia Unlimited also found ourselves swimming in November, when the weather was mild. We guarantee that this is a unique experience of its kind, reserved for those lucky enough to enjoy an earthly paradise in complete tranquility: you will feel at one with the surrounding nature and a sense of peace and serenity will pervade you. Seeing is believing!
Autumn in Sardinia, the best villas for rent
If you have enough time, and if your wanderlust has been awakened by our advices and you want to visit the island in autumn, we are happy to offer you the ideal accommodation for a holiday in the low season. Here are some suggestions:
Villa Linayre
Villa in Stintino with pool.
The property lies just a few steps away from the La Pelosa beach.
Villa Smeralda
Villa in Portobello di Gallura with private pool.
The villa in Sardinia for rent is located in the residential park of Portobello di Gallura, a few steps from the sea.
Villetta Paradiso
Villa in Costa Paradiso for rent.
The holiday house has a breathtaking seaview.
Villa Sol Diesis
Villa in San Teodoro, in the Capo Coda Cavallo area.
The villa has got charming furniture and decoration and has been built in a unique position overlooking the sea and the Tavolara and Molara islets.
Villa Li Cuncheddi
Villa in Olbia, with private pool.
Amazing villa in an unique area.
For more information and to chat with our expert booking managers to organize a tour in Sardinia in Autumn, to be combined with a stay in prestigious villas call or just Whatsapp the number +39 3423633722.
If you prefer, send an E-mail to reservation@sardiniaunlimited.com
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Links
For info and Autumn events program in Barbagia you can check the following website:
Cuore della Sardegna.
For more info about the nuraghi, you can visit:
Nuraxi di Barumini;
Santu Antine;
Nuraghe Losa;
Nuraghe Arrubiu.
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Cuore della Sardegna.
For more info about the nuraghi, you can visit:
Nuraxi di Barumini;
Santu Antine;
Nuraghe Losa;
Nuraghe Arrubiu.
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