Yesterday, as we drove south in Sardinia, we felt a bit cheated. Firstly, we did not get out to the beaches at Emerald Coast with our motorhome and secondly, it felt like we left the charming small roads and deserted nature of Corsica behind us. Here in Sardinia, the roads are bigger, the people are more numerous, the cars drive faster... Well, we finally arrived at Cala Gonone, which is really nice!
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We've heard a lot about the Emerald Coast or 'Costa Smeralda' - Sardinia's most famous stretch of beach. It's said to have the whitest sand and clearest water, but perhaps the "emerald" is best associated with the exclusive lifestyle of its visitors.
Read moreAfter three days in 'internet shadow' on the wonderful island of La Maddalena off Sardinia (we blogged from the tourist office), we wanted a campsite with good WiFi. We drove to Centro Vacanze Isuledda in northern Sardinia, where we (so far) have an ACSI discount and pay 18 euros/day.
Read moreThe last night on the island of La Maddalena, it was free camping in Sardinia. The main reason was financial. (We have budgeted 20 euros/night during our Euopa trip and now that we are approaching the high season, most campsites cost more.) Once we stood there, watching the sun sink into the horizon from our door, we realised that there are so many more reasons to free camp!
Read moreLa Maddalena in Sardinia is a true holiday paradise. The archipelago, located on the northern side of Sardinia, is full of green areas, small bays and beautiful sandy beaches. There are also campsites, a number of smaller hotels and a small charming town - also called La Maddalena.
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