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The swimming pool at Sa Muvara Hotel set amid beautiful surroundings in Aritzo (see p177)
Camping Most camp sites are open from to tradition, at least half the
Camping is the most affordable Easter to October. Some may be farms are in villages. Local
type of accommodation on the open for the Christmas period, farmers and shepherds often
island. Sardinia has a number offering bungalows or camper live in villages and travel some
of good camp sites, some of vans with heating. distance to work the fields or
which are located in quiet Camping outside official sites take their sheep to pasture.
areas with pleasant views. Most is forbidden, and camping on The highest concentration
are situated along the coast, the beach is particularly frowned of agriturismi is found around
sometimes in eucalyptus or on. Guests need permission to Sassari and Oristano, while there
pine groves. There are far fewer camp on private property (from are very few in the Cagliari area.
sites located in the interior. Many the owner), and in state forests. Everyone usually eats at the
have helpful websites, including same table, guests and host
La Liccia, Baia Blu La Tortuga, family alike, so you will probably
Sardinia Camping Baia di Farm Holidays feel like part of the family by
Conte and Isola dei Gabbiani. Agriturismi – farms or wine the time you leave. Meals
As with Sardinian hotels, estates that offer accommo- usually include produce from
camp sites are much in demand dation – are an excellent way the farm – cheese, meat,
in summer. If you have not to experience Sardinian vegetables and even honey –
booked in advance, you’ll need customs and local traditions. cooked according to local
to start looking for a place Agriturismo Li Scopi, Il Giglio tradition. It is an excellent way
to stay early in the day. and Le Querce are just a few to explore the specialities of
Some camp sites also have of the many options. The the region. In general, farms
a small number of bungalows accommodation is often offer accommodation by
or chalets with a bathroom and basic, but rooms are usually the week on a half- or
kitchen area. These are often comfortable and quaint. Farm- full-board basis. Many also
very attractive but be aware houses tend not to be situated organize hikes, horseback
that the prices can be steep. in isolated countryside – true riding, mountain biking
and canoeing.
It is sometimes possible
to eat at an agriturismo without
being a guest there.

Villa Rental
Renting a house for two weeks
or a month is an economical
solution for those who want to
be unconstrained by hotel or
guesthouse mealtimes and
routines. This is a good option
for families with small children.
Note that the charge for
cleaning is generally the same
for a week as for a longer stay.
The local tourist offices are
Elegant lobby area at Hotel Le Torri (see p178) often able to supply lists of

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