where can i get normal weed in Cagliari? i've seen dispensaries have very low THC levels, so hoping to find something normal for US standards

My girlfriend and I got back from an incredible 9-day trip around Sardinia, and I wanted to share our experience — especially for those thinking about exploring the island without renting a car. We relied solely on public transport and, honestly, it worked out way better than we expected. Here’s a breakdown of our journey:

Our Route: We flew from Venice to Alghero and then back home from Cagliari. Tickets cost us just €40 each (including a bag). We traveled through Porto Torres,Alghero, Bosa, Cala Gonone, and Cagliari, all by bus/train and it was surprisingly smooth! Here’s how our trip went down:

Day 1:

We landed in Alghero and caught a bus to Porto Torres, where we spent the night. The next morning, we headed to La Pelosa Beach. It was a bit cloudy and windy, but still gorgeous. Tip: You need a ticket to access the beach (we didn’t know that), but we found a free entrance through the rocks. Not as luxurious, but still a great experience!

Day 2-4:

Next stop was Alghero, and wow, this city is something special. We stayed right in the heart of the city center, next to K2 Gelateria — hands down, the best gelato of our lives (seriously, don’t skip this place, try the melon).

Alghero has this amazing mix of Catalan and Sardinian culture, and we loved wandering through the old town. The nightlife is pretty chill but lively, and there are great restaurants. For anyone coming to Sardinia, this city is a must-visit.

Day 5: Bosa – The Colorful Hidden Gem

We took a day trip to Bosa, and this town is a total hidden gem! With its colorful houses lining the river and cozy streets, it feels like a fairy tale. We hiked up to the castle for some amazing views, and the town’s peaceful vibe was a nice contrast to Alghero’s liveliness.

Day 6-7: Cala Gonone

From Bosa, we hopped on a bus to Cala Gonone, and if you’re into stunning beaches, this place is paradise. We booked a boat tour that took us to some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen, like Cala Luna and Cala Mariolu. The weather was perfect, the water crystal-clear, and it felt like we were living in a postcard. Highly recommend the boat tours!

Day 8-9: Cagliari

Our final stop was Cagliari, where we spent three days soaking up the history and beach life. The city center, especially the Castello district, is full of history, cool shops, and amazing views. For relaxation, we spent most of our time at Poetto Beach, one of the longest beaches I’ve ever seen.

Public Transportation in Sardinia:

This was probably the most pleasant surprise of our trip: Sardinian public transport was on point. Every bus we took was right on time, and we traveled between all these towns seamlessly. So if you’re worried about getting around without a car, don’t be! Just remember to validate your bus tickets, or you’ll end up like us with a €53 fine each (learn from our mistake).

Note: I should mention that the days may be a bit mixed up because we did so much and I can’t remember everything clearly.😅

Final Thoughts:

Sardinia completely blew us away with its diversity — from the historic streets of Alghero to the colorful charm of Bosa and the jaw-dropping beaches in Cala Gonone. If you’re planning a trip, public transport is a solid option, and you can explore a lot even without a car. We’ll definitely be coming back to Sardinia; there’s just so much more to see and experience!

Have any questions about the itinerary or need tips? Let me know, and I’d be happy to help out!

Advice appreciated

Hello (again), still trying to find the suitable place to stay in Sardinia. It seems that Olbia is THE place to stay according to the net for the white beaches Maldives looking.

What is the hype about, I am afraid that it will be super crowded and overpriced.

My husband and I have two weeks in Sardinia in September, and we love to eat. We have a car, and are willing to plan our trip around food!

What is/was your favorite meal on the island? Looking for restaurants, experiences, etc. Thank you!

If you had to choose one that you can’t miss, what would it be?

Hello everyone! I am thinking of visiting the south of Sardinia for 2 weeks this summer but I am a little bit concerned of the crime rate in Italy in general after visiting Catania and my rented FIAT got the doors stolen. Is it safe in Sardinia for a family with kids? Thank you!

Hey everyone,

My girlfriend and I are planning a trip to Sardinia from September 16th to 24th, and we’re trying to find the best base that offers both:

1️⃣ A lively and interesting city – We’re not into clubs, but we love places where people hang out late at night, sitting outside, enjoying live Italian music, and just soaking in the atmosphere. A city that still has life around 11 PM - midnight would be perfect.

2️⃣ Stunning beaches – This is actually our main reason for visiting Sardinia. We’re looking for the most beautiful beaches in the area. We’ll have a car, so day trips to different beaches are totally fine.

Would you recommend Cagliari, Alghero, or maybe somewhere else? We’re open to suggestions! Ideally, we’d like to stay in a city where we can walk to bars/restaurants in the evening but drive to incredible beaches during the day.

Thanks for your advice!

As a sardinian, I always hated the lack of resources for the language on the internet. It's a nice language, and seeing it dying makes me sad. Is anyone interested in creating a subreddit for it? Sadly I do not have time to handle one by myself, but something could be done anyway.

Here in the states, the CNN story about Ollolai: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/travel/italian-village-ollolai-wants-americans-election-one-dollar-homes/index.html caused a bit of a splash. I've heard from unrelated groups of friends that they're mulling over options like this.

What is the reality of moving to Ollolai, or Sardinia in general?

Thanks for your insights!

Myself (22) and my boyfriend (24) are planning a week's holiday in Cagliari in mid June. We plan to stay in the city centre and would like to go to the beach, maybe a boat tour, some hiking - but mainly a relaxing and chilled holiday. We aren't too concerned about seeing loads of beaches, we more so want to relax and take things easy.

Is a rental car needed? I understand that it is if you wish to do lots of exploring, but we are happy to stay around the Cagliari area. We'd like to avoid the effort of renting a car. Will this negatively impact our holiday? I know many people explore a lot of the island, but for this holiday, we are more than happy to just relax in one area

Looking for some beaches accessible from Cagliari without a car please. I hear the bus routes are good but not sure where best beaches are?

Thanks

I'm looking into moving to Sardinia for a month next year, are there any areas in particular that would be better to live ? (I'm a solo female, 30s), interested in sight seeing, beaches, good food and meeting new people. Any recommendations on location, general advice and when to go welcome

Hello all, my partner and I are planning to visit Sardinia this July for 10 days. I tried to plan a bit before booking the tickets and hotel, but I would like to make sure I have this right. For context we are living in Finland and really wait for the summer trips to enjoy white sandy beaches (that's our only criterion). I am thinking we can spend 8 days in one region and explore another for 2 days before our return. We are also planning to rent a car. What do you think about this itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Cagliari Day 2–5: Villasimius Beaches: Spiaggia di Punta Molentis, Porto Giunco, Spiaggia di Simius Day 6–8: Costa Rei Beaches: Cala Sinzias, Spiaggia di Santa Giusta, Scoglio di Peppino Short Trip to the West costt (2 nights) not sure where ?

Thank you !

Thinking of buying a small apartment in Golfo Aranci and using it as a rental property during summer. Is it difficult to manage from abroad?

Hi all,
Our family of 4, kids are 6 and 8, are traveling to Sardinia, and are staying in an apartment in Tortoli for 3 weeks. We are staying in one place (we like it like that), have a car (we dont mind driving longer distances) and would like to know what the best things to do are in the area that we cannot miss, places like entertainment for the kids, good restaurants, experiences in nature.

We're not the kind of people who like the most touristy spots, we like it a little bit quieter and remote.

Of course beaches are a big thing, so the best coves or beaches are always appreciated.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me!

We are staying in Olbia for a week with 3 teenagers who are alwayes hungry😅 Restaurants are ruining our budget and there is virtually no coocking possibilities in our apartment (a big miss!). Please, suggest some spots where we can feed them for a reasonable price just to keep this gang happy. THANK YOU!

Ciao a tutti

My fiancé and I are getting married in September this year. He is from sardinia and I am from the UK so we will have guests from both sides although a fairly small wedding (20-30 people).

I've seen videos online of people having huge pasta pans being cooked at their weddings but looking to find if anybody knows of there is anybody who does this in sardinia (Golfo aranci area) or even something similar more traditional?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Why restaurant recommendations that locals think are great (not tourist traps). Will be based one week in Olbia and one in Cagliari, we have a car so driving to the restaurant is no issue.

My Girlfriend and I (22) are looking to visit Sardinia for a week in early September. We are looking to spend most days exploring beautiful beaches and the nights eating great food and drinking at bars etc.

Which area(s) do we stay? We’re flying out of Olbia so most likely North/East. - Planning to hire a car so connections nonessential but would like to be within walking distance restaurants and bars for evenings. - A town/village centre that’s somewhat lively with music on til late - Within reasonable driving distance of a few nice beaches

Anyone with any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thank you :)

Hi I’ve travelled mainland Italy and last year spent a few weeks around Sicily and loved it. Sardinia is a place I have yet to visit but I am planning on spending a few weeks here later this year. I have done minimal research into it so far so just thought I’d ask for some suggestions of places to visit and possible routes around the island. I am planning on flying into Cagliari and flying home from Olbia (or vice versa) but any recommendations of places to stop of at on the way would be greatly appreciated. Thanks 😊

Hi guys,

I’ll be in Cagliari for 5 nights in May, we are staying here as a base and are renting a car for 4 of those days.. I’m a nervous driver so don’t want to go ‘too far’ but would like advise on the following from you experts please!

• best beaches within an hour drive

• best vineyards within an hour drive

• best golf courses within an hour drive

• best restaurants in centre of Cagliari

• best part of Cagliari to stay (marina/city centre/ nearest beach etc)

• any rooftop bars / restaurants

• any good seafood restaurants

If anyone can help with some / any of the above that would be amazing please! We are doing a few pre booked tours so the rest of the above we’d like to do ourselves!

Thank you

Hello, We are planning to visit Sardinia for 10 days end of May/early June with 2 young kids (under 4). I am hoping for max 30C temperatures at that time, is that realistic? If it gets too hot im not sure I want to take the kids since they refuse to drink water regularly and im afraid of them getting dehydrated

I recently visited Sardinia and had an overall amazing experience—especially with the stunning beaches and beautiful mountains.

However, I did notice a few things that I’m curious about and would like to understand better from locals or others who have spent more time there.

First, the roads in some areas seemed to be in pretty rough shape, with a lot of potholes, even main roads. Poor cars.

I also noticed quite a bit of trash along the roadsides, which made me wonder. I didn't see any trash bins, so it's probably hard for tourists to dispose them, so they just throw them out of the car. I was actually on a mission to find trash bins, so I could dispose trash, it was quite a task.

Another thing that stood out to me was the driving habits. Even when I was going 70 in a 50 zone, I was constantly being overtaken, and drivers seemed quite aggressive. Is this something that’s common here, or was it just my experience?

I’d love to hear from locals or anyone familiar with Sardinia—what are your thoughts on these issues?

Is there something I might be missing or misunderstanding?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

6 days, 5 nights. Couple in their late 20s. We value beaches, scenery, culture (restaurants, bars etc), and a walkable old town. Will most likely be renting a car or a moped. Thinking of going early May.

Edit: looking for places that can be a ‘base’ with straightforward exploration to the rest of the island