The second island in the Mediterranean Sea

Sardinia is surrounded by the following seas: the Mediterranean sea south, by the Sea of Sardinia west, and by the Tyrrhenian Sea east. North the Bocche di Bonifacio separate it from the nearby Corsica, which belongs to France: hundred thousands years ago, the two islands were united and set closer to Spain, before the earth settlement led to current positioning.

The coastal extension has been calculated in 1.380 km (almost 1.900 km if we include the minor islands: San Pietro, Sant'Antioco, Mal di Ventre, Asinara, Isola Piana, Caprera, La Maddalena, Spargi, Budelli, Razzoli, Santa Maria, Tavolara, Molara, Serpentara and the Isola dei Cavoli).

Insularity has its disadvantages (people can travel only by plane or ship) but it has some advantages as well, like for example the chance to have easily preserved an environment in large part intact. In order to get to know the most fascinating coasts of Sardinia, we suggest you to hire a boat or to take part to the many guided tours, which Sardegne.com offer you.