Travel Information

Sardinia is a large Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea and characterised by approximately 2000 km of coastline, sandy beaches and a mountainous hinterland.

Sardinia can be reached by air or sea. Here are the main airports and ports.

We invite you to organise your trip in plenty of time, considering the high season period, and the large number of tourists in July

• Cagliari is well connected to the most important Italian and European cities, thanks to the Mario Mameli international airport in Elmas. You can check airlines and all national and international routes here: www.sogaer.it/
• Regular sea connections from some mainland ports to the island and vice versa are guaranteed. At this link you can check the sea connections: www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/

Other airports

• Alghero – Fertilia (250 km from Cagliari): www.aeroportodialghero.it/en/
• Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (260 km from Cagliari): www.geasar.it/en

Other ports

• Arbatax Tortolì (140 km from Cagliari)
• Porto Torres (240 km from Cagliari)
• Olbia (260 km from Cagliari)
• Golfo Aranci (280 km from Cagliari)

Main ferries companies

• Grimaldi Lines
• GNV
• Corsica Sardinia Ferries
• Tirrenia
• Moby Lines
• SNAV

Practical advice

Currency

The local currency in Italy is Euro. All major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs for cash withdrawal are widespread and operate 24 hours a day.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in public transport and enclosed spaces. People are allowed to smoke outside.

VAT

Value Added Tax is charged on most goods and services in Italy.

Emergency Contacts

Single emergency number: 112
State Police: 113
Firemen: 115
Finance Police: 117
Health Emergency: 118
Forestry and Fire Services: 1515
Coast Guard and Rescue at sea: 1530

Electricity

The voltage used is 230 volts.

Telephone

The telephone prefix for calling Italy from other countries is +39.

Time Zone

Cagliari in July is in Central European Summer Time Zone (CEST).

Climate in Cagliari

The average temperature in July is around 29°C - 32°C. It is usually hot and sunny.

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