Supramonte and Ogliastra by motorhome
Europe - Motorhome
Itinerary idea: Cagliari, Santa Maria Navarrese and the Golgo plateau, Cala Gonone and Dorgali, Lanaittu valley, back to Cagliari
Strengths: Canyons, cliffs and coves among the wildest in the Mediterranean, flight of an hour and a half, very few people at Easter, no passport or currency change
Weaknesses: Slow, winding roads, some campsites open only in April, boats and gorge walks depend on sea and rain, Gorropu is demanding for a child
Children and safety: Short or half-day trails, sea caves by boat, white pebble beaches, cool nights in the motorhome
Weather: Mild spring, days 14-17 °C, cool nights around 6-8 °C, some rainy days
Book ahead: 3-4 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: April to June, September and October
- Flight from Milan: about 2 hours
- Rain days in August: 10
- Daylight hours in August: 12
- Driving: on the right
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): No, identity card is enough
- International licence: Category B licence, motorhome up to 3.5 t
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Italian and Sardinian
- Roads: Paved, winding mountain roads (SS125 Orientale Sarda), a few short dirt tracks
- Vaccinations: None
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 4
- Child friendly: 4
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 3
- Logistics ease: 4