FAQs

Valid passports can still be used to travel to the EU. There are no current visa requirements for up to 90 days travel. There are currently no requirements for other inoculations required if travelling from the UK. For more information about Passport rules for travel to Europe Click Here >

Just Sardinia recomend that you get valid travel insurance as soon as you book your holiday as well as a Valid GHIC card click here for more details.

Signature Range

Just Sardinia have introduced a selection of accommodations that we consider to be the best on the island. Our “Signature Range” showcases properties that have been carefully selected based on our team's personal experiences, feedback from previous clients and our relationship with the management and owners.

Each of the properties in the collection has been handpicked to create a portfolio offering the highest level of quality accommodation and service.

All of our dedicated team have either dined, visited, or stayed in at least one of these properties, providing us with first-hand knowledge of their features and unique offerings. We have cultivated strong relationships with the management and owners, enabling us to provide you with a personalised experience.

More Choice Range

We have introduced our "More Choice" range, offering an extensive variety of properties tailored to suit all tastes and budgets. While we may not have personally visited these accommodations, our knowledgeable staff possess insights into their locations and the surrounding areas. and, whilst we may not have featured them in our program previously, many are nevertheless known personally by our staff.

Our commitment to providing a wide range of options has led us to create the "More Choice" range, selecting properties based on their locations, styles, standards, and competitive prices. 

Understanding that our clients’ holiday preferences, requirements and criteria vary, we have chosen a range of properties that cater to a multitude of tastes and budgets. 

Whilst we may not have first-hand experience of each property in this range, our dedicated team has comprehensive knowledge of the locations and local areas. We can offer valuable information and recommendations to assist you in making an informed decision that will suite your preferences.

Please note that our loyalty discount scheme does not apply to accommodation featuring in our “more choice” range.

The cost of eating out is about the same as in the UK and prices vary depending on the type of restaurant. You can eat out in typical Italian Pizzerias cheaply, with a large pizza costing from €5-€8 each and a carafe of wine for about €8-€10 for 1 litre. At the other end of the scale, seafood restaurants can be pricey with fresh fish being charged per kilo. Most restaurants display their menus outside so you can check the price before sitting down. Like the rest of Italy, most restaurants make a cover charge per person.

The whole Sardinia is beautiful; however the main difference is in the scenery. In the North the beaches tend to be small sandy coves and bays with clear blue sea particularly turquoise in the north east with amazing rock formations and the Maddalena islands and National Marine Park to explore. Although there are mountains all over the island the South they extend nearer the coast especially along the east coast where cliffs plunge into the emerald sea with satellite white sand beaches interspersed, which can be long in places e.g. Costa Rei (SE) and at Chia (SW).

The Sardinia is slightly bigger than Wales! It is the second biggest island in the Med (after Sicily) 24,090km2 (9,300 miles2). From top to bottom as the crow flies its approximately 263Km or 163 miles, to drive from Santa Teresa in the North to Santa Margherita di Pula in the south is 340lm or 212 miles. 

It takes about 4 hours to drive North to South, and 2 ½  hours from West to East depending on where you cross as from Alghero (NW) to Olbia (NE) takes approximately 1 ¼  hours. There are no motorways as such just dual carriage ways with good A roads such as from Sassari to Cagliari and from Sassari to Olbia.

Driving in Sardinia is quite easy, there is less traffic than in the UK (except in Cagliari, the capital!) There are plenty of road signs, but we recommend you buy a map! The roads can be quite windy in some of the more mountainous areas. Don’t forget they drive on the right and it is Italian law to drive with your lights on at all times! 

A number of vehicle rental companies that we are in partnership with have amended their conditions of hire such that they MAY now require drivers to present an International Driving Permit (IDP) when collecting their vehicle.

Whilst this is NOT a legal requirement, some car rental companies MAY request the presentation of an IDP amongst the required documents, and the failure to do so may result in a additional charge being levied or even refusal to allow the vehicle to be driven away. We recommend that, if you have already hired a vehicle or are planning to do so as part of your holiday experience you obtain an IDP. Your can get an IDP in person from certain shops that have PayPoint. For more information click here>

Please note however, most car hire companies will only accept a newer photocard driving licence and passport when collecting a car.

Full board includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Half board includes breakfast and dinner, however it can sometimes be breakfast and lunch.

All Inclusive includes some drinks, breakfast, lunch and dinner plus a range of activities.

Sardinia has a pleasant 6 month summer, hot and dry from May to October but often with a breeze due to its location in the centre of the Mediterranean. The winter months are mild with a good amount of sunshine, particularly in March and April when all the flowers are out and it can be hot during the daytime and cooler in the evenings.

The sea temperature in Sardinia  is warmest in July and August and generally stays warm in September and October. Although the outside temperatures can be high in May and June, the sea is usually cooler and generally takes until July to really warm up.

Most of our transfers are a minibus or taxi, occasionally it may be necessary to use a coach transfer. Please note that the transfer may drop off and pick up guests at other Just Sardinia hotels en route to or from your accommodation or airport. If you would prefer to guarantee a private transfer a supplement will apply, please call for details.

Sardinia is one hour ahead of the UK.

The deposit is £150 per person plus some flights at time of booking, and then the balance must be paid 8 weeks before travel. A reminder will be sent via email 9 weeks before departure for your balance.

We do not charge for the use of Debit or Credit cards.

Baby food can be bought in local supermarkets and pharmacies; however it is unusual to find the same brands as in the UK. Nappies can also be found in local supermarkets. Baby milk is only sold in pharmacies behind the counter on request and beware it is very expensive and you are unlikely to find the same brands as in the UK so do take your own.

Quite a few Italians will speak a little English in local restaurants (menus are often translated into English) and shops if you are in an area which attracts tourists. In the hotels there is almost always English speaking staff. Inland fewer people will speak English.

There is a mix of nationalities visiting Sardinia but predominantly Italians holiday in Sardinia particularly in August. There is a growing number of British visiting Sardinia with a mix of French, Scandinavian and Germans but no majority of one nationality over another.

We do not offer coach tours of Sardinia but, we can arrange tailor made self-drive tours for our customers (Tour Sardinia). Some of the hotels offer half day or full day excursions to see more of the island by minibus (depending on numbers).

There are no more mosquitoes in Sardinia than any other Mediterranean island and some areas and or hotels are sprayed in the summer months to alleviate any problem. It is worthwhile taking precautions eg insect repellent particularly at dusk if you or your family tend to get bitten and use an electric repellent plug in your bedrooms.

Yes, the tap water is fine to drink unless otherwise stated. Bottled water is readily available in supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars either still (aqua naturale) or sparkling (aqua frizzante).

There is a slight difference in temperature, the South being 2 or 3 degrees centigrade warmer.

There are three main airports, Alghero (North West), Olbia (North East) and Cagliari (South).

Yes, all our cars have air conditioning. See Car Hire.

Most hotels are very accommodating and are used to catering for a whole range of tastes. However, if you have a severe food allergy it is best to let us know so we can speak to the hotel before you go. You must also speak to the hotel when you arrive.

It is unusual to find kettles in Sardinia, so if you like a cup of tea in the morning it is best to take your own travel kettle.

2 pin 220-240 volts. You will need to take a standard European plug adapter on holiday with you.

The public transport is not as well structured as in the UK. There are local buses that operate in certain towns and the blue buses from town to town and longer distances. In the summer the buses are more frequent than the winter. There is a good train service between the main cites of Cagliari, Olbia and Sassari. We would recommend hiring a car if you like to explore and not rely on public transport too much to get around! Click here for bus timetables and details.

Agriturismo’s are usually found in the countryside and can be farms, guesthouses, bed & breakfast and most commonly restaurants. They usually offer a set menu dinner (about €50 per person) with local traditional cuisine using either home or locally grown/produced ingredients. In Sardinia expect anti pasti with cured hams, sausage, salami, cheese, olives, bread etc, followed by traditional homemade pasta with ricotta cheese and tomato and basil sauce followed by roasted suckling pig and rosemary potatoes and for sweet seadas which is a pancake usually served with local honey and homemade biscuits. Locally produced wine is served by the jug.

This varies in different areas, but can be any time between 12pm and 4pm, when most shops will be closed but most shops open again between 4pm or 5pm and 7pm or 8pm.

The island is seasonal and most hotels are open from April/May to September/October. However, we do offer some hotels, particularly in the larger airport towns, which are open all year round and some hotels, villas and apartments that open earlier to take advantage of the lovely spring weather.

Yes your phone will work whilst you are on your holiday, however some networks have re-introduced roaming charges. Please check with your provider for more information.