Sardinia in May

During the long weekend of Store Bededag, we set off on a trip to Sardinia. Sardinia is an Italian island and the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, so it’s impossible to see the entire island in just a weekend. We flew with RyanAir to the northern coastal city of Alghero, a beautiful city with an old town that is definitely worth a visit. However, it is a smaller city with around 50,000 inhabitants, and there isn’t enough to see and do within the city itself for three days of sightseeing. We used the city as a base to explore a bit of the northern part of Sardinia. Throughout the city, there are plenty of options to rent cars, bicycles, motorcycles, and scooters. It should be noted that prices can be quite high, and if you have more than five days available, renting a car is a good idea. This way, you can drive from town to town and stay at one of the many bed & breakfasts available on the island. Just remember to book your car rental in advance online, as starting prices per day in Alghero for the smallest car are around 550 DKK! We chose to rent a scooter, which cost us 40 euros for a day. However, be aware of the very high deductible in case of an accident! Renting a scooter for a day is an excellent idea and is highly recommended. We decided to head north with La Pelosa beach, located north of Stintino, as our destination, as it has been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia. We took a detour on the scooter to a hill/mountain near the very popular Neptune's Grotto (Grotte di Nettuno). It was a 45-minute hike to the top, where there is a stunning view over the bay all the way to Alghero. We didn’t visit the caves, as we had seen similar caves before and didn’t want to pay the 15 euros for the entrance fee. Alternatively, you can also take one of the many boat tours from Alghero to the caves. La Pelosa beach is definitely worth a visit, and on the way from Alghero to La Pelosa, you pass through a plethora of vineyards and many small, unspoiled towns with very few inhabitants. However, don’t expect dramatic scenery along the route... On Sunday, we took a quick trip from Alghero to the city of Sassari. This particular weekend, there was a three-day festival in the city featuring beautiful parades with many people dressed in traditional Sardinian costumes. The festival, called Cavalcata Sarda, has its highlights every year on the third Sunday in May in the city center and is seen by the Sardinian people as a celebration of the arrival of spring. The best way to get to Sassari is by train, which is both cheaper and faster than the bus. We paid 650 DKK per person for round-trip flights with RyanAir from Billund to Alghero. We had never paid so much for a RyanAir ticket before, but since it was over a holiday, the price was slightly higher.