Camping in Sardinia: The Most Beautiful Regions

Costa Rei & Southeast

Several larger campsites lie right behind the kilometres-long sandy beaches of the Costa Rei, with good infrastructure (supermarket, restaurants, sometimes pools) – such as Camping Village Capo Ferrato, a good choice for a first camping holiday on the island. There's also a very popular site at San Teodoro right on La Cinta.

Golfo di Orosei & Ogliastra

Around Cala Gonone, Dorgali, and further south in the Ogliastra, sites are often nestled between mountains and sea – especially scenic, though with a winding drive to get there (see our article on driving).

Costa Verde & Piscinas

In the southwest, around the spectacular shifting dunes of Piscinas, there are simpler, nature-close sites – wild, unspoiled, and noticeably less visited than the coasts in the northeast. More in our dedicated article on the Costa Verde.

Northeast & La Maddalena

Around Palau and opposite the Maddalena archipelago, you'll also find campsites with direct sea views – handy if a multi-day stay in the archipelago or an island excursion (see our sailing article) is on the agenda. Right by Palau also lies the Isola dei Gabbiani, where camping can be combined with one of the best kite- and windsurfing spots in Europe.

More on camping

• Wild Camping in Sardinia: Is It Legal?
• Traveling to Sardinia by Motorhome
• Glamping in Sardinia: Camping Without Compromise
• Camping Packing List for the Sardinian Climate
• Camping Costs Compared to Hotels & Vacation Rentals

Practical notes

• Book early: in peak season (July/August), good pitches and bungalows are often booked out months in advance.
• Wild camping isn't allowed: free camping outside official sites is penalized in Sardinia, as across Italy.
• Plan for shade: sites with old pine cover are noticeably more pleasant in high summer than fully open fields.
• Motorhome pitches (Aree di sosta) exist alongside classic campsites in many coastal towns, often simpler and cheaper.