A good range of watersports is available on most coasts during summer, including waterskiing and windsurfing. Porto Pollo, near Palau in the north is a favourite spot for surfers and also the place for kite-surfing. Sailing is another popular pursuit, particularly around Alghero, the Costa del Sud, the Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena archipelago, however most will have to make do with joining a group with a full crew. Sardinia is also one of the Mediterranean's best locations for diving and there are local outfits offering tuition and excursions with full equipment provided.
Rather than give a long list of beaches we have broken them down into regions - just click on the links to select your choice. Please be aware that this is far from exhaustive, we've just tried to give a flavour of the breathtaking beaches Sardinia has to offer.
Beaches by region
There are some fantastic beaches around Sardinia. Why not discover the many beaches by each region: