Sardinia
Island · Oristano
Italy
Highlights
Mountain landscapes, waterfront scenery, beaches, resorts & ancient ruins
Italy Get directions
Mountain landscapes, waterfront scenery, beaches, resorts & ancient ruins
Italy Get directions
"Named best for food lovers, this Italian island is celebrated for its regional cuisine and culinary traditions, making it a magnet for gastronomic travelers; the accolade is supported by positive hotel and guest experience metrics tied to food-focused tourism." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An island with a cuisine shaped by historic trade—featuring dishes like saffron-laced ragù and fregula pasta—renowned coastlines such as the Costa Smeralda, the wild sand dunes of the Costa Verde, and important archaeological sites like Su Nuraxi di Barumini." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A diverse Mediterranean island prized not only for beaches but also for mountainous hiking terrain and thousands of ancient nuraghi (beehive-shaped Bronze Age ruins); while luxury development has grown in some corridors, there are ample opportunities for low-footprint, culture-focused exploration across its countryside and coasts." - Kathryn Romeyn
"An Italian island known for its stunning coastlines and unique culture."
"Italian tour company Tourissimo has already designed a Blue Zone Diet, chef-led cycling itinerary in Sardinia."
