Strictly Sardinia

A weekly podcast about the best of Sardinia Italy, by a local. Discover how to plan the best trip to Sardinia with my local expert tips from me - Claudia Tavani. I was born and raised in Sardinia, and Cagliari is the city I call home. I already run the blog Strictly Sardinia. Learn about the unique culture of Sardinia, its people, the best Sardinian food, the best beaches in Sardinia (including the top secluded beaches), the best things to do in Sardinia, the best places to visit in Sardinia, the best Sardinia hidden gems. Discover Sardinia’s best natural landscapes with the best hikes in Sardinia, and see Sardinia from the water with the best boat trips to Maddalena Archipelago. Visit Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, through the eyes of a local.

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Episodes

How To Rent A Car In Sardinia

Thursday Dec 18, 2025

Thursday Dec 18, 2025

Find the most useful tips for renting a car in Sardinia. 
In today's episode:
How to pick the best car rental
What documents do you need to rent a car?
Should you get full coverage insurance?
What kind of car should you get?
My guide to renting a car in Sardinia is here. The best company for car rental is Discover Cars.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here and join my Facebook Group here.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast are brought to you by the Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Thursday Dec 11, 2025

Discover the best hidden gems in Cagliari. 
In today's episode:
Tuvixeddu Necropolis
Bonaria Monumental Cemetery
Fortino di Sant'Ignazio
Su Siccu
Marina Piccola
These are some excellent guided tours of local hidden gems:
Tuvixeddu Necropolis tour
Bonaria Cemetery tour
My post on the hidden gems in Cagliari is here.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here and join my Facebook Group here.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast are brought to you by the Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Thursday Dec 04, 2025

Should you use cash or card in Sardinia? Where can you exchange money? What are the best ATMs? What should you book ahead of your visit? All of this, in today's episode!
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here and join my Facebook Group here.
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Thursday Nov 27, 2025

Discover the most important national parks and nature reserves in Sardinia. 
In this episode:
Asinara National Park
Maddalena Archipelago National Park
Oasi Bidderosa
Molentargius Nature Reserve
Giara di Gesturi Reserve
My post on national parks and reserves in Sardinia is here.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Thursday Nov 20, 2025

Here's my post on the Best Museums in Sardinia.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Thursday Nov 13, 2025

Here's my post on Christmas in Sardinia.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Bosa Quick Guide

Thursday Nov 06, 2025

Thursday Nov 06, 2025

Should you visit Bosa during your Sardinia trip?
Here's my blog post on Bosa.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast are brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Thursday Oct 30, 2025

Where is the Sardinia Blue Zone, and how can you visit it responsibly? 
Here's my post on the Blue Zone in Sardinia.
For enquiries on the Sardinia Blue Zone tour, please visit this page.
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Thursday Oct 23, 2025

Learn about the best archaeological sites in Sardinia. My guide on archaeological sites in Sardinia is here.
In this week's episode:
Su Nuraxi
Ancient City of Nora
Tharros Ruins
Antas Temples
Historic Mine of Porto Flavia
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

Best Hikes In Sardinia

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

Thursday Oct 16, 2025

Learn about the best hiking trails in Sardinia. My guide on hikes in Sardinia is here.
In this week's episode:
Hike to Sella del Diavolo
Hike the Gorropu Gorge
Hike to Cala Goloritzé
Hike to Cala Mariolu
Need more help planning your trip? Book a one-hour consultation with Claudia here!
Don't forget to rent a car for your Sardinia trip - the best company is Discover Cars.
WORK WITH ME - Contact claudia@strictlysardinia.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.
*The intro and outro of this podcast is brought to you by Sardinian band Sa Ratapignata. You can listen to the full song - Bi Tui - on Spotify. 
By Strictly Sardinia author Claudia Tavani.

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