Why Sardinia is a Perfect Walking Destination

Finding a great walking destination is really all about finding somewhere that matches where you’d like to walk and your ability level. Sardinia is a great location for many walkers, with a warm climate, historical sight seeing opportunites, and many walking paths.

Beautiful Mediterranean climate

One of the first things that makes Sardinia ideal for walking holidays is its beautiful Mediterranean climate. Typically, the weather is warm and mild in March, April and May, becoming hot throughout June, July and August and then beginning to cool again.

What this means for keen ramblers is that they can pick a time of year when the temperature best suits them. For instance, if you dislike walking in strong sunshine and heat, the springtime is probably a little better for you – and the scenery will be just as beautiful.

Varied walks and scenery

One of the most appealing things about walking in Sardinia is simply the variety of trails on offer, which you can read more about below. If you love nothing more than a picturesque walk along the coast, you will find paths aplenty to delight you, while you will also have the chance to tackle mountain peaks and hike through gorges. Some of the highlights of a trip here include:

Enjoying coastal walks

There’s a stunning coastline in Sardinia, and it’s well worth time to expore.. One of the most scenic areas is the Golfo di Orosei, which you can start to explore from Cala Fuili Bay in the coastal town of Cala Gonone.

A fairly gentle trail, this path will lead you along some of the island’s most beautiful and rugged coastal landscapes, as well as through a section of Gennargentu National Park. By ending your walk at the beach at Cala di Luna, you can round off your day with a leisurely dip in the sea, or simply by spending some time relaxing on the sand.

Hiking to the summit of scenic mountains

As a contrast to this relatively flat coastal walk, you will also have the opportunity to hike to the summit of several mountains – something that shows you just how varied the walks here are. The perfect chance for keen photographers to get some great snaps of the Orosei Valley and out to sea, hiking to the summit of Mount Corrasi is a real highlight of walking breaks on the island.

The tallest peak in the Supramonte Mountain range, Mount Corrasi reaches a huge 1,463 m above sea level. On the way up, it is worth looking out for local wildlife (such as wild boar and eagles), as well as keeping your eyes peeled for interesting landscapes, which here include underground caves, striking valleys and limestone ridges.

Walking along deep gorges

As well as ascending mountain peaks, you can have yet another very different experience by hiking through one or two of Sardinia’s gorges. The Gola di Gorropu Gorge is famous for being one of Europe’s deepest canyons, and with its impressive white walls towering some 350 m high, walking here really is an unforgettable experience.

Visiting ancient ruins

A bonus of walking in Sardinia is that the scenery is not the only attraction – although it is certainly a strong one! – as the island is dotted with some absolutely fascinating historical sites. You can see one of the best of these by hiking in Mount Tiscali, where you’ll find the ruins of a Nuragic village that dates back to the 6th century BC.

If Sardinia’s wonderful mix of breathtaking landscapes and historical sites appeals to you, it is well worth looking for walking tours that feature the above attractions. For example, these can be seen on itineraries, such as the Sardinia Walking Tour, from Explore Worldwide from £638 without flights.