What is the currency?
The currency in Sardinia is the Euro (EUR), symbolized by €
What is the time zone?
Sardinia is in the Central European Time (CET) zone, which is GMT+1, and observes daylight saving time, making it GMT+2 during the summer.
What is the weather like?
Sardinia has a classic Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, with average temperatures between 82–93°F, while winters are mild and wetter, with temperatures typically ranging from 45–57°F.
Top things to see & do
Relax on the crystal-clear beaches of Costa Smeralda, explore the ancient Nuraghe Su Nuraxi ruins in Barumini, hike through the scenic Gennargentu mountains, wander the colorful old town of Alghero, and visit the pristine shoreline of La Pelosa Beach.
Top local cuisine to try
Try porceddu, Sardinia’s famous spit-roasted suckling pig; savor culurgiones, a stuffed pasta filled with potato and mint; enjoy bottarga, a cured fish roe often grated over pasta; and don’t miss seadas, deep-fried cheese pastries topped with honey.