Sardinia combines clear-water beaches and rugged coastlines with a distinctive inland culture. Small towns, archaeological sites and regional food offer alternatives to the main resort areas.

Spread through Mediterranean gardens near Baja Sardinia, 7Pines combines low-key resort living with sea-view suites, a beach club, holistic spa, and easy access to turquoise coves.

Conrad Chia Laguna pairs panoramic southern Sardinia views, private beach facilities and Mediterranean wellness with just 107 rooms divided between two distinct resort enclaves.

Hotel Cala di Volpe is Costa Smeralda’s great architectural icon, pairing 121 individually crafted Sardinian rooms with a private beach, enormous saltwater pool and newly introduced Shiseido spa.

Hotel Pitrizza is a secluded Costa Smeralda classic built into granite and Mediterranean gardens, with turquoise-bay views, a private beach and an intimate resort atmosphere near Porto Cervo.