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The Best Places to Visit in Sardinia: Granite Villages, Emerald Water, and the Island Italy Keeps for Itself

Sardinia does not feel like the rest of Italy, and that is exactly the point. From the emerald coves of the Costa Smeralda and the artists' village of San Pantaleo to Catalan Alghero, colorful Bosa, and the surprising capital of Cagliari, here are the places we love most on Italy's wild, beautiful island, plus what to expect and how to do each one right.

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Sicily vs. Sardinia: Which Italian Island Is Right for Your Summer Trip?

Two islands. One Mediterranean. Completely different trips. Sicily draws you in with 3,000 years of layered history, volcanic drama, and a street food culture unlike anything else in Italy. Sardinia stuns you into stillness with wild coastline, crystal-clear water, and a pace of life that feels genuinely untouched. Choosing between them comes down to one question: what do you actually want from this trip? We break down the size, the experience, the cost, and which island works best for families so you can stop guessing and start planning.

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