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

Thursday Jul 31, 2025

Olbia is a great base to explore the beaches of northeaster Sardinia. Here are the best beaches in Olbia:
Cala Moresca
Cala Sassari
Pittulongu
Le Saline
Porto Istana
Spiaggia del dottore
Porto Taverna
Cala Brandinchi (full guide here)
Lu Impostu
La Cinta
Capriccioli (full guide here)
Here is my guide to the best beaches in Olbia.
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 Jul 24, 2025

Alghero beaches are great to visit - check out one, or visit them all. Here are the best beaches in Alghero:
Le Bombarde
Lazzaretto
Mugoni
Punta Negra
Cala Dragunara
Porto Ferro
Maria Pia
Lido San Giovanni
Porticciolo (Torre del Porticciolo)
Cala Speranza (Poglina)
BONUS #1 Argentiera
BONUS #2 Rena Majore della Nurra (full guide here)
BONUS #3 La Pelosa (full guide here)
My recommended guided tour to Alghero beaches is here.
Here is my guide to the best beaches in Alghero.
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 Jul 17, 2025

Want to visit both Sardinia and Corsica? This episode explains in detail how to get from Sardinia to Corsica.
My recommended booking site for ferries is FerryHopper.
In this episode:
Santa Teresa Gallura to Bonifacio ferry
Porto Torres to Ajaccio ferry
How long does the ferry take?
How much does the ferry cost?
Can I take my rental car on the ferry?
How do I get to Santa Teresa Gallura or Porto Torres without a car?
My recommended site to book a private transfer is Welcome Pickups.
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 Jul 10, 2025

If you are visiting Cagliari in the summer, you need to visit at least one of the local beaches. Here's my guide to the best beaches in Cagliari:
Poetto (my full guide here)
Calamosca
Cala Fighera
Spiaggia di Sant'Elia
Cala Regina
Mari Pintau
Nora
I recommend this boat tour in Cagliari to make the most of our beaches.
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 Jul 03, 2025

Whether you plan to visit on a day trip from Cagliari or spend your holidays there, Villasimius beaches are great to visit. Here are the best beaches in Villasimius:
Porto Giunco (my guide is here)
Spiaggia del Riso
Campulongu
Punta Molentis (protected, my guide is here)
Simius
Timi Ama
Porto Sa Ruxi (protected)
Cala Caterina
Campus
My recommended guided boat tour of Villasimius beaches is here.
My guide to the best beaches in Villasimius is here.
My guide to where to stay in Villasimius is 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.

The Beautiful Beaches of Chia

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

Thursday Jun 26, 2025

Whether you plan to visit on a day trip from Cagliari or spend your holidays there, Chia beaches are great to visit. Here are the best beaches in Chia:
Su Giudeu (my full guide here)
Sa Colonia
Monte Cogoni
Cala Cipolla (my full guide here)
Su Cardolinu
Porticciolo/Torre Chia
Porto Campana
Cala del Morto
BONUS #1 Cala Antoniareddu
BONUS #2 Perda Longa
BONUS #3 Tuerredda (protected, read more about it here)
My recommended guided tour to Chia beaches is here.
Here is my guide to the best beaches in Chia.
My guide to where to stay in Chia is 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 Jun 19, 2025

Are you basing yourself in Cagliari for your Sardinia trip? Here's where to stay in Cagliari:
Luxury: Palazzo Tirso
Boutique: Villa Fanny
Boutique: Casa Clat
Beachfront: Nautilus Excelsior
Mid-range: Dolce Cagliari
Budget: Hostel Marina
Read my post for the best areas to stay in Cagliari.
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 Jun 12, 2025

Are you basing yourself in Alghero for your Sardinia trip? Don't miss these day trips from Alghero:
Neptune’s Grotto
Porto Conte (bike tour here, boat tour here)
Boat tour (Andrea Jansen boat tour here)
Beaches near Alghero (e-bike tour here)
La Pelosa Beach
Asinara (catamaran tour here)
Anghelu Ruju Necropolis
Wine tasting
Bosa
Castelsardo
Sassari and Monte d’Accoddi
Nuraghe Santu Antine and Basilica di Saccargia
Lake Baratz horseback riding and Porto Ferro (horseback riding tour here)
Here's my selection of the best day trips from Alghero.
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 Jun 05, 2025

Are you basing yourself in Cagliari for your Sardinia trip? Don't miss these day trips from Cagliari:
Serdiana and Dolianova (book your guided tour here)
Su Nuraxi and the Giara Plateau (book your guided tour here)
Ancient City of Nora (book your guided tour here)
Tharros and San Giovanni di Sinis
Tempio di Antas
Fordongianus Terme
Costa Rei Beaches (book your guided tour here)
Villasimius Beaches (book your guided tour here)
Su Giudeu Beach (book your guided tour here)
Porto Flavia and the Mines of Sulcis Iglesiente (book your guided tour here)
Acquafredda Castle
Sanluri
San Sperate
Here's my selection of the best day trips from Cagliari.
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 May 29, 2025

Asinara Island is one of the most remote places to visit in Sardinia, and a lesser known holiday destination among foreign tourists. 
In this week's episode, you will learn the history of Asinara Island, the top beaches and attractions, how to get there, where to stay and the best guided tours. 
How to get to Asinara Island: 
By ferry from Porto Torres
By ferry from Stintino
By guided boat tour from Stintino
This is the best sailing boat tour around Asinara. 
This is the best motor boat tour of Asinara.
Where to stay in Asinara:
Hostel in Cala d'Oliva - for bookings email cooperativasognasinara@gmail.com
Locanda del Parco guesthouse
Here's my guide to Asinara Island.
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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