Sardinia with the family: practical guide

Sardinia’s major cities – Cagliari, Sassari and Olbia – are vibrant hubs of culture, history and local life.

Explore northern Sardinia, where wild nature meets fascinating historic sites, revealing the best of the island.

Southern Sardinia is packed with natural and historical treasures, from majestic cliffs to picturesque villages.

The theme parks in Sardinia promise unforgettable days of entertainment, combining thrills and family fun.

Sardinia’s beaches rival each other in beauty, with their turquoise waters and fine sands offering breathtaking scenery.

Savour Sardinian cuisine in picturesque restaurants and browse the local shops, where handicrafts and typical products await you for authentic souvenirs of your trip.

Discover Sardinia’s cultural heritage through its fascinating museums, where each exhibition tells a unique story.

• Although car rental is expensive in Sardinia, it allows for greater freedom of movement and to visit the different sites of the island comfortably. Local and more international companies are available in the three big cities (Avis, Europcar, Maggiore). You book your vehicle at the reception of your hotel or directly at the agency of your choice. Do not forget to order car seats adapted to your little ones!

• The train is another way to get around the island. We took advantage of the trip to admire the landscapes and develop activities for the day ahead. The rail network is well developed and takes in the main coastal cities. Ticket prices remain democratic and do not fluctuate according to the hours of your departure.

• Toddlers prefer to board the Trenino Verde, a small green wagon that enters the high places of the island, guided by its charming steam locomotive. The speed of the little train being limited, it is more of a tourist attraction that amuses toddlers than a true means of transport.

• The island is mostly sunny and windy in autumn. With the water at 20°, divers may wander in the depths of the Mediterranean while the terraces fill up before the first days of winter.

• The winters are mild and rainy in Sardinia. Coastal areas enjoy pleasant temperatures (between 10 and 15°) but also some precipitation, more so on the heights and inland.

• Spring seems to be the ideal season to visit Sardinia with young children, with sunny weather and a very mild climate thanks to the Mistral breeze that refreshes holidaymakers during the hot weather.

• In high session (July / August), temperatures can rise to 35°. To take no risk with baby, do not forget to apply his own sun cream during his or her hours of exposure!

• Baby should include in his or her luggage: a UV suit, an umbrella, a bathrobe, a hat, swaddling clothes, birth certificate, a baby-phone, Mr. Doudou and everything that appears in our indispensable checklist for babies aged 0-3.

• The little ones of 3-6 also have their own checklist: pajamas, night lights, toys, band-aids, hair brush, colouring books, swimsuits, armbands, after-sun… Everything is here!

• Little Guest (collection of luxury hotels for families) also created a super checklist for children aged 6-12, an opportunity for the more autonomous children to prepare and organize the contents of their suitcase themselves, under the watchful eye of Mom and Dad.

• The teenagers should not forget to bring a small vest for the seaside evenings and sun protection that’s adapted to their skin type for the really hot days. It is also thought to bring a first aid kit and a venom pump to treat any potential bites from mosquitoes or other small critters living on the island.