Sardinia in May

Sardinia in May is definitely worth visiting. Its picturesque villages glisten brightly under the  spring sun and all the roads seem to lead to the most turquoise and dreamy water expanses. 

The island is vast and full of wonders, so I listed below a couple of my favorite spots from this incursion.

• Cala Brandinchi

  Dubbed Little Tahiti, this beach has fine sand and spectacular views.

• La Pelosa Beach

  Incredible turquoise shades and a castle in the water

• Bosa

  Quaint romantic town, perfect for an afternoon escape from Alghero.

• Castelsardo

  Picturesque village, reminiscing of the Amalfi scenery.

• Porto Cervo & Porto Rotondo

  Manicured spots with a tranquil atmosphere.

The roads of Sardinina are winding in front of us, the car radio buzzing an Italian song. It is May and warm enough and we went searching for the beach dubbed Little Tahiti. Despite the off-season period, the parking at the Little Tahiti is packed, as it has been pretty much everywhere we hopped on the island, a hint that the parking situation might get tricky mid-summer. After a sinuous trail of sand, this incredibly turquoise and serene water expanse appears as in a haze, almost too picturesque to be true. Flanked by a tall mountain, white heavy clouds circling its top, the finest of sand brushing our feet and the water stretching in different shades of cobalt blue, Cala Brandinchi is certainly a stop worth making on this vast island. The colors are mesmerizing, the greenery at the base of the mountain blending with the turquoise water and the ivory sand. Sardinia is the place where you can advance at great length into the water and still find it shallow - allowing you plenty of time to let the emotions settle and realize you are immersing yourself in clear, cobalt blue water.

Cala Brandinchi

I had a similar jaw-dropping moment when arriving at La Pelosa beach, which came highly recommended to us by the locals. The same shallow water as in Cala Brandinchi was found here, striking colors and a castle ruin laying in the proximity. The aerial views of this place look stunning.

I've had my fair share of Mediterranean incursions, but Sardinia's waters were strikingly beautiful under the May sun.

Spectacular seaside is not everything that Sardinia has to offer. The island is packed with old ruins, churches like fortresses and picturesque towns. Castelsardo and Bosa are two such scenic spots, with pastel colored houses, narrow, quiant town centeres, both wearing a hilltop castel ruin like a hat - which makes for fantastic photos and a lovely, romantic vibe.

Bosa is a quaint little town stretching its colorful houses alongside a river, several bridges facilitating the transition from one shore to the other. The best views are to be had from the castle on top, verdant countryside scenery and glistening waters being the main characters. I spent my birthday roaming the streets of Bosa, scarf wrapped around my head like in an Italian movie. I thoroughly enjoyed its tranquil cobblestone streets, not to mention the incursion to Museo Casa Deriu. No birthday without a little art intake.

Much like the Amalfi Coast jewels, Castelsardo stuns with its vantage position on a hilltop overlooking the sea, colorful little houses adorning it and the castle ruins on top, acting like a crowing jewel for this quaint place. 

Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, while a good distance from Alghero where we had our accommodation , were still a nice discovery. Heavily manicured, chic alleys adorned with trimmed little trees,  jasmine and seasonal flowers, every corner a delight,  you could feel the Capri like vibe - a place for the rich and fabulous. We experienced Porto Cervo at twilight, descended into the marina and marveled at the sight of houses clustered under the mountain top. An alluring end to our incursion into the Sardinian treasures.