The island seen from its truest side
Beaches · Forests · Mountains · The authentic way to discover them
It is six in the morning. The walls of your tent cast golden shadows. You step outside and smell the Mediterranean scrubland — myrtle, cistus, wild rosemary — blended with the salty air rising from the beach fifty metres away. There is no traffic. There is no rush. There is only the sea at Cala Gonone changing colour as the sun climbs above the limestone cliffs of the Supramonte.
This is camping in Sardinia. It is not a budget choice. It is a life choice.
Every year, over 20 million tourist overnight stays pour onto an island of 1.6 million inhabitants — with a growth rate of 4.3% compared to 2024, according to the Regional Strategic Tourism Plan 2023–2025 of the Sardinia Region. And yet a quiet, authentic Sardinia still exists. Do you know where it is? Inside the real campsites: those with pitches among the holm oaks, wooden boardwalks over the dunes, and park guides who explain why that little cove cannot be reached by car.
The point is not “to go or not to go”. The point is how. This guide answers exactly that.
🗺️ Sardinia for camping in 30 seconds
🏖 Coast and pine forests — The most beautiful and the most fragile. Book early, respect the dunes, choose campsites with boardwalks.
🐠 Marine protected areas — Truly transparent water, pristine seabeds. Stricter rules, better experience.
⛰ Mountain interior — Fewer tourists, temperatures 8–12 °C lower, canyons, villages, starry skies. Requires more planning.
🌲 Forests and parks — Unspoilt nature with strict rules. Wild camping is forbidden; authorised peripheral facilities only.
1. The Four Systems of Sardinia
Sardinia for camping can be understood through four distinct ecological and tourism systems. Each system has its dominant ecosystem, its tourist pressure level, the most suitable type of campsite and its main environmental risk. Understanding which system your campsite is in is the first smart move.
| System | Ecosystem | Tourist pressure | Ideal campsite | Main risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coast and pine forests | Dunes, scrubland, back-dune | High (July–August) | Regulated campsites with boardwalks | Dune erosion, wildlife disturbance |
| Marine Protected Areas | Posidonia oceanica, seabeds | Medium (regulated) | Base for snorkelling and kayaking | Boat traffic, anchoring |
| Mountain interior | Canyons, pastures, holm oaks | Low (all year round) | Base for trekking and historic villages | Difficult access, rapid weather changes |
| Forests and parks | Holm oak, wild fauna | Low (controlled) | Authorised peripheral campsites | Summer fires, foraging prohibited |
Why is this framework useful? Because it stops you from applying the same logic to different situations. Taking a 7-metre campervan into an inland area (system 3) is a system error, not bad luck. Snorkelling outside authorised zones in an MPA (system 2) is not freedom — it is the reason that MPA is losing its Posidonia. Sardinia has 1,850 km of coastline, 7 marine protected areas, approximately 24,000 hectares of Asinara and Gennargentu National Parks combined, and over 150,000 hectares of regional parks. Every system counts in real numbers — and every behaviour leaves a real trace.
Coast and pine forests: Mediterranean beauty, fragile ecosystem
Sardinia’s beaches — from Villasimius to La Pelosa, from Cala Luna to Santa Giulia — are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. The dunes host endemic plants such as the sea lily (Pancratium maritimum), bird nesting sites, and serve as a natural filter for coastal waters. Quality coastal campsites can be recognised by mandatory boardwalks, pitches set back from dune vegetation, and rules on night-time lighting to protect Caretta caretta sea turtles.
And there is a structural advantage often overlooked: a well-managed campsite reduces unregulated tourism by concentrating visitors in areas where waste, water and visitor flows can be controlled. This is why some coves near organised campsites are in better ecological condition than the “free” coves where everyone fends for themselves.
📍 Where to go on the coast:Villasimius (south-east, sheltered from the mistral), Cala Gonone/Dorgali (east coast), San Teodoro (north-east), Alghero (north-west). All within a 10-minute walk from crystal-clear water.
Marine protected areas: the privilege of truly clean water
Sardinia has 7 marine protected areas totalling approximately 78,000 hectares of protected sea. The main ones: Capo Carbonara MPA (7,569 ha, near Villasimius), Tavolara-Punta Coda Cavallo MPA (15,357 ha, near Olbia), and the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park (20,000 ha of sea and islands). In Zone A — the most protected — the presence of boats is prohibited or strictly regulated.
The practical result for the camper: seabeds with Posidonia oceanica meadows still intact, fish that do not flee, and water that — in certain stretches — has transparency of up to 40 metres. If you choose a campsite near an MPA, check that it has agreements with local guides for authorised kayak or boat excursions: this is the most reliable sign of quality and environmental respect.
Mountain interior: the Sardinia nobody expects
The Supramonte of Oliena, the Gorropu Gorge (200 metres deep, the deepest canyon in southern Europe), the Gennargentu with its Punta La Marmora summit at 1,834 metres, the villages of Orgosolo with their murals and Fonni at 1,000 metres above sea level — all of this is reachable from strategic base campsites in the interior.
The concrete data: summer night-time temperatures are 8–12 °C lower than on the coast; the Gennargentu receives an average of 900 mm of rain per year (compared to 500 mm on the coast); mobile coverage is absent on approximately 40% of the main trails. This is not a problem — it is the condition that makes the experience authentic. But it requires real preparation.
⚠️ Watch out with campervans in the interior:With a vehicle over 6 metres, many provincial roads in the hinterland (SP 58, SP 38, SP 46 in the Nuoro area) become impassable. Check on Google Maps Satellite before setting off — do not rely on the standard sat-nav.
Forests and parks: strict rules, unspoilt nature
The Asinara National Park — 5,120 hectares of island, a former penal colony — has regulations governing every aspect of behaviour: access by boat only, guided excursions, no foraging and no overnight presence. This is not bureaucracy: it is the reason why albino wild donkeys and griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) still live on the island. The Montes Forest in the Supramonte (approximately 7,000 hectares of primordial holm oak, one of the largest in Europe) operates on the same principle.
Golden rule: in a park, the regulations are not an obstacle. They are the promise that what you see today will still be there tomorrow.
2. When to go: climate, wind and real data
Seasonality in Sardinia is more complex than most guides communicate. Here are the real climate data for precise planning.
| Month | Air temp. | Sea temp. | Prevailing wind | Daylight hours | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22–26 °C | 20–21 °C | Moderate breezes | 14 h | Trekking, cycling, families |
| June | 26–30 °C | 22–23 °C | Light wind | 15 h | Sea, snorkelling, climbing |
| July | 30–34 °C | 25–26 °C | Occasional mistral (north) | 15 h | Diving, local festivals |
| August | 30–35 °C | 26–27 °C | Frequent NW mistral | 14 h | Sea — beware of wind |
| September | 26–30 °C | 24–25 °C | Calm, excellent | 13 h | Best season overall |
| October | 20–24 °C | 22–23 °C | Variable | 11 h | Trekking, gastronomy, mushrooms |
The secret of experienced campers: September. Sea at 24–25 °C, empty beaches, prices 20–30% lower than August, local restaurants open for regulars, and morning air scented with what in August — between sunscreen and crowds — you cannot even notice.
The August risk nobody writes about: the mistral (north-westerly wind) can reach 60–70 km/h for 3–5 consecutive days along the northern and north-western coasts. On the Costa Smeralda and at Stintino, August can become unusable for days. South-eastern campsites — geographically sheltered by the Sarrabus mountain range — remain enjoyable even in strong wind.
3. Eight real campsites: where to go and why
Here are eight representative facilities from different areas of the island — a concrete overview to start planning.
| Campsite | Area | Main experience | Key strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Spiaggia del Riso | Villasimius (south-east) | Crystal-clear sea, Capo Carbonara MPA | Close to the richest marine protected area in the south |
| Camping Cala Gonone | Dorgali (east coast) | Caves, coves, Supramonte | Direct boat access to Cala Luna |
| Camping Tavolara | San Teodoro (north-east) | Tavolara MPA, San Teodoro lagoon | View of the rock-island of Tavolara |
| Camping Torre del Porticciolo | Alghero (north-west) | Coral coast, Neptune’s Grotto | Natural shade and clean sea near Alghero |
| Camping Is Arutas | Oristano (west coast) | White quartz beach, flamingo lagoons | Lagoons with flamingos just a few km away |
| Camping Baia Blu La Tortuga | Aglientu (north) | Northern emerald coast | Coves accessible on foot from the campsite |
| Camping Supramonte | Oliena (interior) | Gorropu trekking, Supramonte, Su Gologone | Ideal base for the deepest canyon in southern Europe |
| Camping Tascusì | Aritzo (Gennargentu) | High mountains, chestnut woods | The only campsite base on the Gennargentu, cool even in August |
Note: the Sardinian campsite landscape is continuously evolving. Before booking, always check availability and opening periods on Park4Night or iOverlander, where you will find up-to-date reviews from recent visitors.
4. How to get there: gateways and distances
Sardinia has three main airports and several ferry ports. Here are the most useful connections for campers.
| Arrival point | Campsite / Area | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cagliari Airport | Villasimius / Spiaggia del Riso | ~50 km | ~45 min |
| Cagliari Airport | Camping Supramonte (Oliena) | ~200 km | ~2h 20min |
| Olbia Airport | Camping Tavolara (San Teodoro) | ~25 km | ~20 min |
| Olbia Airport | Camping Cala Gonone (Dorgali) | ~110 km | ~1h 30min |
| Alghero Airport | Camping Torre del Porticciolo | ~12 km | ~15 min |
| Olbia Port | Camping Tavolara / San Teodoro | ~25 km | ~20 min |
| Cagliari Port | Villasimius / south-east coast | ~50 km | ~45 min |
| Civitavecchia Port | Arrival in Cagliari (Tirrenia ferry) | Ferry ~14h | Night at sea |
Overnight ferries (Civitavecchia–Cagliari, Genoa–Olbia, Livorno–Olbia, Naples–Cagliari) are the best choice for campervan travellers: you save 10–14 hours of driving, arrive rested, and the cost is often less than motorway tolls plus petrol. Booking 2–3 months ahead in July–August is essential.
5. Real accessibility: the chain nobody tells you about
Accessibility is not just about a bigger bathroom. It is a chain: if even one link breaks, the entire experience breaks. This applies to those with reduced mobility, families with children in pushchairs, and elderly visitors.
- Pitch surface type: the difference between sand and compacted gravel for a wheelchair is the difference between independence and dependence.
- Distance to facilities: in a large campsite, the budget pitch is the one furthest from the bathrooms. At night, 200 metres on uneven ground is not trivial.
- Lit pathways: warm-white LED lights (≤ 3,000 K) at ground level ensure safety without disturbing nocturnal wildlife.
- Beach access: a 90 cm-wide treated-wood boardwalk is the difference between a beach that is theoretically yours and one that is practically unreachable.
- Water points: a distance rarely communicated, yet essential for families with small children.
💡 The three-question phone test:Before booking, call and ask: (1) What type of surface does the pitch have? (2) How many metres to the bathrooms? (3) Is there a boardwalk to the beach? A precise answer = a facility that communicates well. A vague answer = expect surprises.
6. The campsite environmental quality index
A campsite’s star rating measures its services. But who measures its environmental impact? We propose a simple 5-indicator index you can check before booking — or use to compare different facilities.
| Indicator | Quality threshold | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| % of naturally shaded pitches | ≥ 60% with natural shade | Thermal comfort without energy consumption |
| Average distance from dunes | ≥ 50 metres from dune vegetation | Protects pioneer plants from erosion |
| Night lighting colour temperature | ≤ 3,000 K (warm-white) | Does not disturb sea turtles and nocturnal wildlife |
| Effective waste separation | Min. 4 separate waste streams | Indicator of serious operational management |
| Agreements with certified local guides | At least 1 partner operator | Connection with the territory and safety |
How to use it: a campsite meeting 4 out of 5 indicators has high environmental quality. With 3, it is acceptable. With fewer than 3, its “sustainability” promises are probably marketing, not real practice.
A question to take home: if a coastal campsite measured every year how much sand it saves from the dunes thanks to its boardwalks and orderly access points, would that not be a far more serious quality indicator than any star awarded by an agency?
7. Environmental impact: the invisible damage
The main damage to Sardinian territory is not the bottle left on the ground — that gets picked up. It is the sum of small effects that nobody notices individually but that together transform an ecosystem into a theme park. The five behaviours to avoid:
- Shortcuts across the dunes: every detour kills the roots of pioneer plants. In five years, a dune becomes a bare mound beaten by the wind.
- Bright lights at night near the sea: they disorient Caretta caretta sea turtles that nest on southern shores. Use torches with a red or amber filter.
- Non-biodegradable detergents: many campsites discharge grey water into the aquifer. The water you wash with today is the water you swim in tomorrow.
- Night noise in the scrubland: wild boar, foxes, kestrels and raptors need silence to hunt. A loudspeaker after 10 pm does not only disturb the neighbours.
- Unauthorised fires: in August, a fire in a non-authorised zone can trigger blazes that burn hundreds of hectares. Use only the campsite’s designated barbecue areas.
The Sardinia Region has adopted a Regional Strategy for Sustainable Development that links biodiversity, ecosystem services and tourism within a unified framework. The campsites that align with this strategy are the ones that will still be here in twenty years.
8. Rules and classification: what is changing
The regulatory framework for Sardinian campsites is evolving towards greater transparency and verifiable minimum standards.
The regulatory framework
Regional Law no. 16 of 2017 updated the definitions and requirements for accommodation facilities including campsites. Regional Law no. 17 of 2022 introduced new classification criteria for open-air facilities — defining maximum mobile home quotas, criteria for the star system, and regulations for open-air accommodation. A star classification system is now being progressively rolled out: every facility will need to demonstrate verifiable standards on safety, services and, in some cases, environmental sustainability.
What to look for when comparing campsites
Look for facilities that already communicate transparently: pitch surface type, internal distances to services, real accessibility, documented internal environmental rules. The key idea is simple: clearer rules improve both environmental protection and guest confidence.
9. Sardinia and European standards
Where does Sardinia stand compared to the best European models of sustainable camping? The comparison is useful not to criticise, but to understand where there are real opportunities for improvement.
| Country / Region | Standard adopted | Application in Sardinia |
|---|---|---|
| Catalonia (Spain) | Mandatory wooden boardwalks on all coastal dunes, numbered and limited access points | Adopted at some pioneer campsites in Villasimius and San Teodoro, but not yet legally mandatory |
| Denmark | Green Key certification: 13 criteria on water, energy, waste, biodiversity, guest communication | No Sardinian campsite has Green Key certification yet; the regional star system (RL 2022) is the preceding step |
| Croatia (Adriatic coast) | Mandatory permeable gravel pitches within 100 m of the sea; absolute ban on concrete in coastal zones | Concrete is still present at some Sardinian coastal facilities; regional law does not explicitly prohibit it |
| Slovenia (Triglav NP) | Satellite campsites at park borders with internal shuttle buses; zero private vehicles inside the park | Model applicable to Asinara and Gennargentu; some shuttles exist but are not systematic |
Sardinia has natural conditions — climate, landscape, biodiversity — comparable or superior to all the destinations listed. What is missing is not the raw material: it is the systematisation of standards. The international Green Key certification for campsites could be the next step, making Sardinia competitive in a European ecotourism market worth 24 billion euros per year.
10. Sustainable design: the campsite of the future
Tomorrow’s smart campsite does not defend itself from visitors with signs and fences. It designs the flow so that damage is structurally impossible — not prohibited, but rendered pointless by the design itself. Solutions already operational at pioneering European campsites:
- Pitches on local limestone gravel: permeable, stable, integrated into the landscape — it does not compact the soil like concrete and does not reflect heat.
- Shade from wooden pergolas with local climbing plants (honeysuckle, wild vine): immediate shade without waiting twenty years for growth, and habitat for pollinating insects.
- Ground-level warm-white LED lighting (≤ 3,000 K): safe for walkers, invisible to sea turtles at 50 metres, four times more efficient than a torch.
- Rainwater harvesting: summers in Sardinia are structurally dry. Winter collection cisterns can cover up to 30% of the summer water needs for sanitary facilities.
- Solar charging in communal areas: photovoltaic panels integrated into roofing eliminate noisy generators during the evening hours.
11. Digital tools and smart navigation
The right tools make the difference between a mediocre experience and one that is safe, efficient and respectful. Here are the ones that really count — with guidance on when to use them.
| App / Tool | When to use it | Why it is useful |
|---|---|---|
| Park4Night | Pre-departure planning, campervans | Campsites and stopovers verified by real travellers with updated photos and reviews |
| iOverlander | Planning, alternative stopovers | Large international community; useful for authorised free stops and municipal areas |
| Wikiloc | Interior trekking, hiking | Offline GPS track downloads for Gorropu, Supramonte, Gennargentu — essential without signal |
| Komoot | Cycling and trekking with route planning | Calculates real times based on elevation gain; suggests water points and shelters along the route |
| OsmAnd or Maps.me | Road and trail navigation OFFLINE | Save complete maps locally before departure — the only solution when there is no signal |
| Meteoblue | Mountain excursions, Barbagia, Gennargentu | Micro-local forecasts far more accurate than standard apps for Sardinia’s interior zones |
| Windy | Coasts, sailing, boat arrivals, August | Real-time mistral visualisation — indispensable for planning beach days |
| Windfinder + Marine Traffic | Boat excursions, kayaking, MPAs | Data on wind, currents and boat presence in marine protected areas |
🗺️ Real scenario, 2023 — Gorropu Gorge:A group of hikers had to be rescued because their phone battery had died and they had no offline maps. The trail was marked — but without digital orientation, the descent in low light is dangerous. Offline maps + power bank = real autonomy.
12. The 5 most common mistakes campers make in Sardinia
These mistakes repeat every season. Avoiding them means starting your trip with a real advantage.
- Underestimating the mistral: it is not just annoying — in August it can close the beach for 3–5 consecutive days. Check Windy before choosing where to go and when to book.
- Not downloading offline maps: in the Sardinian interior, mobile coverage is absent across dozens of kilometres of trails. OsmAnd or Maps.me should be downloaded at home, not at the campsite.
- Arriving without a booking in August: in peak season, the most popular coastal campsites are full 2–3 months in advance. Improvising in August costs hours of searching and unlikely parking spots.
- Bringing an oversized campervan to the interior: the provincial roads of the Nuoro area and the Gennargentu were designed for sheep, not for long vehicles. Always check on satellite view first.
- Ignoring MPA rules: in Zone A of marine protected areas, swimming outside authorised points or anchoring where it is forbidden carries real penalties — and destroys habitats that took decades to form.
13. Sardinia 2035: two possible scenarios
What happens to Sardinia’s camping sector if current trends continue without change? And what could happen if the right choices are made over the next ten years?
| Dimension | Scenario 1 — Without change | Scenario 2 — With the right choices |
|---|---|---|
| Coast and dunes | Progressive erosion of coastal dunes; degraded beaches; mandatory seasonal closures | Mandatory boardwalks on all beaches with campsites; dunes recovering with guided replanting |
| Water quality | Increasing microplastics in MPAs; Posidonia declining in Zone B | Expansion of Zone A; Blue Flag certification for coastal campsites; Posidonia stabilising |
| Interior tourism | Abandonment of inland villages; unguided excursions with increasing rescues | Hub campsites in the Supramonte and Gennargentu with shuttle buses; mandatory local guides for difficult trails |
| Campsites and standards | Fragmentation between excellent and degraded facilities with no transparent criteria for travellers | Operational star system + Green Key certification; transparent filter for the informed traveller |
| Local community | Concentrated economic benefits; tensions between residents and mass tourism | Integrated network of guides, producers and campsites; Sardinian identity as a competitive value |
The good news: Sardinia still has time to choose Scenario 2. The natural conditions are there. The regulatory framework is moving in the right direction (RL 2022, Regional Strategy for Sustainable Development). What is sometimes missing is the awareness of individual travellers. Including whoever is reading this guide right now.
14. Community and territory
Tourism in Sardinia can be an extraordinary resource or a problem that is difficult to reverse. Four concrete ways to make a difference as a camper:
- Beach and trail cleaning with Legambiente Sardegna: the best way to see places that do not exist on any platform and meet people who truly love this territory.
- Certified local guides: a Supramonte guide knows the water points not on any map, the micro-local weather variations, and the families with an authentic agriturismo. It is a real network.
- Local products at the campsite: pecorino cheese, arbutus honey, Cannonau wine, pane carasau. Buying them directly keeps alive the local economy that is also the guardian of the landscape.
- Wildlife reporting with dedicated apps: sightings of sea turtles, Bonelli’s eagles, flamingos. Thirty seconds to contribute to real scientific databases used in conservation policies.
15. Practical guide: organise stress-free
Before you leave
- Download OsmAnd or Maps.me with offline maps of your area
- Check the rules of the MPA or park nearest to your campsite
- Do the three-question phone test with your chosen campsite
- Check the mistral forecast on Windy for your arrival days
- Bring certified biodegradable products, reusable bottles, separate waste bags
Choose based on the season
- May–June: east coast (Cala Gonone, Villasimius) or interior. Low prices, unspoilt nature.
- July–August: book 2–3 months ahead. Choose the south-east for shelter from the mistral. Morning excursions.
- September–October: the best season. Warm sea, crowds gone, mushrooms in the interior, prices -20/30%.
At the campsite
- Never walk off the boardwalks on the dunes
- Warm lights or red filter after sunset near the sea
- Separate waste — many campsites have composting
- Silence after 10 pm
- Short showers, flow reducers, no drainage into the scrubland
16. Questions nobody had answered for you
Why is September better than August for camping in Sardinia?
Because the sea is still at 24–25 °C, the beaches are empty, prices are 20–30% lower, local restaurants are open for regulars. And the morning air smells of what in August, between sunscreen and crowds, you cannot even notice.
Can you camp freely near the beaches?
No, in many areas it is prohibited by regional law and municipal ordinances, especially near dunes, MPAs and parks. Fines are enforced. The good news: there are enough quality authorised campsites that you do not need to risk a fine to sleep near the sea.
What distinguishes a sustainable campsite from greenwashing?
Sustainability shows in operations: effective waste separation (not a single bin), flow reducers on showers, lighting ≤ 3,000 K at night, and a documented relationship with the local community. If you only find a green logo without data, ask directly before booking — or use the 5-indicator index in this guide.
Tent or campervan in Sardinia?
A campervan gives enormous logistical independence. But in coastal areas car parks fill up, and in the interior many roads are impassable for long vehicles. The hybrid solution of the most experienced campers: campervan base at the campsite, ultralight tent for multi-day excursions into the interior.
How do I choose a campsite suitable for small children?
Look for abundant shade, short distances between pitch and bathrooms, traffic-free paths, and evening quiet rules that are enforced. The best family campsite is not the one with the most entertainment — it is the one with well-designed spaces. The three-question phone test works perfectly here too.
Conclusion: Sardinia is waiting for you
Sardinia is one of the last islands in the Mediterranean where you can still wake up in a holm oak forest, have breakfast with the scent of myrtle in the air, and reach the sea in ten minutes on foot.
This magic is not guaranteed forever. It is the result of centuries of fragile balance between humans and nature — a balance that every visitor, every season, every generation can preserve or break.
Well-practised camping is the form of tourism closest to this philosophy. Not because it is economical. Because it is human: it puts you in rhythm with the light, the wind and the tides. It makes you notice things you would never see from a hotel. And it makes you, almost by osmosis, more attentive to your surroundings.
Set off with less haste, choose with more care, leave fewer traces. The island will repay you double.
Main Sources – Sardinia
Autonomous Region of Sardinia (2023–2026). Regional Strategic Tourism Plan 2023–2025 and press releases on tourist overnight stays. Official framework on growth exceeding 20 million overnight stays, objectives for seasonality reduction, sustainability, and the promotion of the interior and villages.
- Strategic Plan: assindca.it – Sardinia Tourism Strategic Plan
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Guidaviaggi & trade press (2026). Sardinia surpasses the historic threshold of 20 million overnight stays. Article summarising 2025 data on tourist overnight stays and statements from the regional councillor’s office.
Sardinia Region (2017). Regional Law 28 July 2017, no. 16 – Tourism regulations. Framework law on regional tourism, the basis for the classification of accommodation facilities, including campsites and holiday villages.
Sardinia Region (2022). Regional Law 13 October 2022, no. 17 – Amendments to R.L. 16/2017 regarding open-air facilities. Legislation defining requirements and classification of open-air campsites and villages (maximum mobile home quotas, criteria for the star system, and regulations for open-air accommodation).
- Official text: consregsardegna.it – R.L. 17/2022 (PDF)
- Technical summary: edizionieuropee.it – R.L. 17/2022 Summary
Sardinia Region – Open Data (2013). Marine Protected Areas of Sardinia. List and boundaries of MPAs (Asinara, Tavolara–Punta Coda Cavallo, Capo Carbonara, Capo Caccia–Isola Piana, Sinis–Mal di Ventre, etc.), useful for data on the number and extent of protected areas.
Sardinia Natour (2022). Marine protected areas in Sardinia: sustainable seaside holidays. Informative overview of individual MPAs, zoning (Zones A/B/C) and rules for swimming, snorkelling and recreational boating.
Sardinia Region. Regional Strategy for Sustainable Development. Policy document on biodiversity, ecosystem services and sustainable tourism.
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Sardegna Ambiente. Regional portal on ecosystems, protected areas and coastal territory management.
Note: all regulatory information is subject to regional updates. Always check the current provisions before planning your stay. Climate data are historical averages and may vary from year to year.
