Sardinia with kids

Shallow-water beaches

• Poetto, Cagliari
  Long, easy and full of facilities.
• Chia and Tuerredda
  Fine sand and shallow water on calm days.
• Costa Rei and Cala Sinzias
  Gently sloping seabed and plenty of space.
• Cala Brandinchi and La Cinta
  Very shallow water near San Teodoro.
• Mugoni, Porto Conte
  A sheltered bay near Alghero.
• La Pelosa, Stintino
  A natural pool, booking required in summer.

To find the calmest sea, use our best beach today tool.

Things to do

• The Giara wild horses
  They roam free on the plateau, especially near the ponds.
• Su Nuraxi and Sardegna in Miniatura
  The Barumini nuragic village and, nearby at Tuili, a park with the island in miniature.
• Molentargius flamingos
  In Cagliari, with flat paths and hides.
• Asinara's white donkeys
  A boat and little-train trip into the national park.
• Caves
  Is Zuddas at Santadi, Ispinigoli at Dorgali, Neptune's Grotto at Alghero: cool even in summer.
• Cala Gonone aquarium
  Fish and habitats of the Gulf of Orosei.
• The Trenino Verde
  A slow journey through mountains and forests.

Practical tips

• Pick one or two bases: car journeys on Sardinian roads with children are long.
• The sun is strong even when it's windy: hats, sunscreen and a parasol.
• Many wild beaches have no shade or facilities: bring water and snacks.
• For coves reachable only on foot, think about the climb back first.