Rent a campervan in Sardinia: Camper adventure on the Mediterranean island

Why it's a damn good decision to rent a camper in Sardinia

Sardinia is a true paradise for campers, and booking online via a platform like Campcruisers makes planning your trip easier than ever. You can easily compare different vehicle types from numerous rental companies on the island. This way you can find exactly the motorhome that suits your needs - whether you are looking for a nimble panel van for the winding coastal roads or a spacious, fully equipped motorhome for a relaxing family holiday. This freedom of vehicle choice is your ticket to one of the most beautiful islands on the planet. Imagine waking up with a view of a secluded bay, exploring the untouched Gennargentu mountains in the afternoon and enjoying fresh pasta or the best pizza in the world in a charming coastal village in the evening. Or fresh fish, Sardinian bread and first-class Sardinian cheese? With your booked motorhome, almost anything is possible in Sardinia. Because this island is like no other. It is truly one of the last uncut diamonds in the Mediterranean. If you're looking for a party scene, this is definitely the wrong place. If you are looking for peace and relaxation in a wild and rugged nature and want to enjoy fantastic beaches, this is the place to be. Sardinia is not one of the bargains in terms of price. But if you cater for yourself, you can spend a first-class camping holiday in Sardinia at a reasonable price.

Where to go with the rental camper in Sardinia: The route tips for Sardinia from the Campcruisers travel editorial team

If you want to rent a camper in Sardinia, you can already look forward to an incredibly beautiful camping vacation. There is a lot to discover in Sardinia, and because that's the case, you can decide for yourself whether you just want to "cruise around" and stop where you like. Or whether you don't want to miss certain tourist highlights that can also be admired here. The Campcruisers team has been on vacation in Sardinia several times, and when we talked about the fact that we needed another article for our Sardinia website, the team's unanimous echo was: "Why do we need Sardinia tour tips? In Sardinia you just pull over to the right, sit down with an ice-cold Ichnusa (That's the local beer, editor's note) on the beach and enjoy the sunset". Nevertheless, we have decided to put together at least a small selection of Sardinia tour recommendations for you. Here they are:

🚐 Tour 1: The glamorous north – Costa Smeralda & La Maddalena

A tour along the most famous coast of Sardinia with its dream beaches and exclusive flair.

• Duration: 4-5 days
• Distance: ca. 200 km
• Ideal for: Beach lovers, water sports enthusiasts, connoisseurs
• Tag 1: Olbia & Porto Cervo: Start in Olbia. Drive along the Costa Smeralda and stop in the fashionable Porto Cervo to admire the luxury yachts.
• Tag 2-3: La-Maddalena-Archipel: Take the ferry from Palau (possible with the camper) to the La-Maddalena-Archipelago. Explore the main island and drive across the bridge to the neighboring island of Caprera, where the house of Giuseppe Garibaldi is located and dreamlike bays like Cala Coticcio await.
• Tag 4: Santa Teresa Gallura & Capo Testa: Visit the northernmost point of Sardinia. The granite rocks shaped by the wind at Capo Testa form a surreal landscape, perfect for a short hike.

🏞️ Tour 2: The authentic west – From Alghero to Bosa

A journey through Catalan history, along one of the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe.

• Duration: 3-4 days
• Distance: ca. 150 km
• Ideal for: Culture fans, photographers, romantics
• Tag 1: Alghero, die katalanische Stadt: Explore the charming old town of Alghero with its massive city walls and narrow streets. Enjoy the sunset from the bastions.
• Tag 2: Die Küstenstraße nach Bosa: The drive from Alghero to Bosa is a highlight in itself. The road winds spectacularly along the steep coast and offers fantastic views again and again.
• Tag 3: Bosa & seine bunten Häuser: Discover Bosa, one of the most colorful villages in Italy. The colorful houses stretch up the hill, crowned by the Malaspina castle. Stroll along the Temo River, the only navigable river in Sardinia.

☀️ Tour 3: Das wilde Herz – Berge & die Ostküste

A tour for adventurers who want to experience the mountainous interior and the spectacular bays of the Gulf of Orosei.

• Duration: 4-5 days
• Distance: ca. 300 km
• Ideal for: Hikers, climbers, nature lovers
• Tag 1: Orgosolo & die Murales: Drive into the heart of Barbagia to Orgosolo, a village famous for its socio-critical murals (Murales).
• Tag 2: Gennargentu-Gebirge: Explore the wild mountains of the Gennargentu National Park. Here you can hike and enjoy the unspoiled nature.
• Tag 3-4: Cala Gonone & der Golf von Orosei: Your destination is the coastal town of Cala Gonone. From here you can take a boat trip to the world-famous beaches such as Cala Luna, Cala Sisine and Cala Mariolu, which are often only accessible from the sea.

Arrival in Sardinia: How do you get there?

Sardinia is very easy to reach from German-speaking countries by plane or ferry. However, to reach the ferry from Germany, you have to travel 720km (Munich), only from Switzerland or Austria the journey to Genoa or Livorno is (insignificantly) shorter. So, if you are not dependent on renting a camper van in Germany, Austria or Switzerland in order to cross over, the plane is certainly the better choice, especially because fuel and tolls in Italy are quite expensive and the ferry trip also costs a lot of money. It's easier with a budget airline: Olbia Airport offers flight connections to 76 European cities, while Cagliari Airport serves 63 cities in 16 countries. In addition, there is Alghero Airport, from which another 26 destinations are served. Here are the travel options in brief:

• ✈️ By plane: The three international airports are Cagliari (CAG) in the south, Olbia (OLB) in the northeast and Alghero (AHO) in the northwest. They are served directly by many German, Austrian and Swiss cities.
• ⛴️ By ferry: A popular option to slow down the journey. There are ferry connections from the Italian mainland ports of Genoa, Livorno and Civitavecchia as well as from France (Toulon, Nice) to the Sardinian ports of Olbia, Porto Torres and Cagliari.

After your arrival, you can easily reach the pick-up point of your camper. The exact address of our partner's rental station will be provided in your booking documents. Depending on the location, the pick-up can take place directly at the airport or in the immediate vicinity.

Sardinia's Cuisine: A Feast for the Palate

Sardinian cuisine is unique, authentic and incredibly delicious. And in Sardinia they are proud of it. If you are travelling in Sardinia with a motorhome, you don't necessarily have to go out, although we can only highly recommend Sardinian gastronomy, because there is no doubt that the Sardinians can cook excellently. But if you want to or have to save your wallet, you can still have a good time in Sardinia without having to pay expensive restaurant prices. What else do you have a motorhome with a fridge and a gas stove for? Fresh products are also available in Sardinia at the local markets, directly from the fisherman or - quite classic - in the supermarket.

Here are a few Sardinian specialities that you should definitely try - of course, pizza is also an option, which also tastes good in Sardinia:

• Porceddu: The famous suckling pig, traditionally grilled on a spit.
• Pane Carasau: The wafer-thin, crispy shepherd's bread.
• Culurgiones: Handmade dumplings, often filled with potatoes, Pecorino and mint.
• Pecorino Sardo: The spicy sheep's cheese, one of the most famous specialities of Sardinia, which you should definitely have in your luggage on the return flight at the latest. In Italy, by the way, you can also get it very fresh, then it is still very soft and creamy.
• Mirto: The traditional liqueur made from the berries of the myrtle - the perfect finish to any meal.
• Ichnuza: The beer from Sardinia, which has now even become a trendy drink in some European cities and - ice-cold - is an absolute recommendation.

Camping in Sardinia: Dream spots by the sea

Sardinia is excellently equipped for campers and offers a fantastic infrastructure, especially along the coasts. However, you should definitely not wild camp, because it is forbidden in Italy, and if Italy forbids anything that has anything to do with road traffic in the broadest sense, then that means: The fines are hefty.

🏕️ Wild camping & free standing:

• Wild camping is strictly forbidden in Sardinia, as in the whole of Italy. This is consistently monitored, especially in the coastal regions and in summer, and is punished with very high fines. We strongly advise against it.

🚐 Official pitches & campsites:

• The good news: Sardinia has a huge density of beautiful campsites ("Campeggi"), many of which are located directly by the sea.
• There are also numerous motorhome pitches ("Aree di Sosta") and a growing number of "Agricampeggi", where you can stay on farms and enjoy local products.

On Campcruisers you will find a selection of bookable camping and private motorhome pitches. We are also looking for campsites and private providers of pitches in Sardinia who would like to join us. So just see if there is already a place in Sardinia for you.