The busy port city of Olbia is the gateway to Sardinia. Venture outside the city and you’ll discover a coastline patched together with sandy beaches, virgin coves and towns that alternate between busy urban centres and pretty Medieval masterpieces.
The National Archaeological Museum of Olbia is stocked with artefacts left behind by the Romans and the even older Nuraghic civilisation.
Boat trips from Sardinia take in everything from the French island of Corsica to the peaceful Maddalena archipelago.
Bike rides are reliably scenic in these parts, taking in charm-filled villages and china-white beaches along the way.