Camping Packing List for the Sardinian Climate
Sardinia's climate brings a few quirks often missing from a generic camping packing list – above all wind, mosquitoes, and intense sun.
Wind: Mistral and Scirocco
Especially in the north of the island, strong wind blows regularly. Sturdy metal tent pegs instead of plastic and a low-profile tent are a clear advantage at wind-exposed coastal sites.
Mosquitoes
Near lagoons and river mouths (e.g. near San Teodoro or Cabras), mosquitoes can become annoying in the evening. A mosquito net for the tent and an effective repellent belong on every packing list.
Practical tip: a sun sail or an extra tarp for shade over the pitch is especially worthwhile at sites without tree cover – the midday sun in July/August is intense in Sardinia.
A campsite with trees is often worth more in the Sardinian high summer than one right on the water.
A few more points
- Sunscreen with a high SPF – sun exposure on an island is more intense than what many are used to in Central Europe.
- Enough drinking water, especially at more remote sites without direct access to shops.
- A flashlight with a red-light mode – handy for not attracting insects at night.