Things to do in Sardinia, Italy: The Best Castles

August 25, 2021 Marissa Gamble

The second-largest island in Mediterranean after Sicily, Sardinia serves up a lovely blend of sea, sand and history. Thousands of nuraghe (stone buildings) dot the landscape, proof that people have been enjoying the lovely climate here for millennia. From posh Costa Smerelda in the north to medieval Alghero in the northwest to the lively capital of Cagliari in the south, and with many picturesque towns and unspoiled sandy beaches in between, Sardinia’s got a little something for everyone.
Restaurants in Sardinia

1. Castello Aymerich

Parco Aymerich, Laconi, Sardinia Italy
Excellent
75%
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25%
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Castello Aymerich

2. Castello dei Doria

97012 Chiaramonti, Sardinia Italy http://www.comune.chiaramonti.ss.it/it/contenuti/articoli/dettagli/366/
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Castello dei Doria

3. Citadel of Castelsardo

Sardinia Italy
Excellent
47%
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42%
Satisfactory
7%
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3%
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4.5 based on 383 reviews

Citadel of Castelsardo

Let your imagination soar as you tour this ancient fortified castle and accompanying museum.

Reviewed By janbmnorge - Oslo, Norway

actually yes, I'd say this place is the most romantic spot in whole Sardinia.. the citadel, fortification is amazing spot, pretty hard walk to get up to the top. but what a view from there.. you can find a plenty of restaurants and bars on the way up.. which was amazing as all of them were serving Italian food. btw Sardinian people are just amazing hosts,, highly recommended.. nice landscape also from the top, even from the marina down there, when you can see the whole thing/citadel. plus small fee once you want to enter the history museum on the top..

4. Castle of Sanluri

Via Nino Villasanta 1, 09025 Sanluri, Sardinia Italy +39 070 930 7184 [email protected] http://www.castellodisanluri.it/index.htm
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 165 reviews

Castle of Sanluri

The Castle of Sanluri is the only castle of the medioeval age that remains. Inside you could visit the War museum, dedicated to the first world war and to the Risorgimento period, a collection of waxworks (XVI - XIX sec.), and forniture of different centuries starting from XVII to XIX sec.

5. Castello di Acquafredda

Strada Statale 293, Km 35, 09010 Siliqua, Sardinia Italy +39 349 156 4023 [email protected] http://www.castellodiacquafredda.com
Excellent
64%
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Castello di Acquafredda

The medieval fortress of Acquafredda, which controlled the access to the mining town of Villa di Chiesa, nowadays Iglesias, was built upon a volcanic cone, about 256 m high. In December 1993 the site was found Natural Monument, called “Domo Andesitico of Acquafredda”. Structurally the castle is set out on three defensive levels: suburb, tower cistern, donjon. The pisan count Ugolino Della Gherardesca has been the most famous owner of the Castle of Acquafredda. His events became well-known thanks to the verses of Dante Alighieri who includes him in the traitors' circle of “Divine Comedy”: here he nibbles the skull of the man who put him in prison, the archbishop Ruggeri Degli Ubaldini. "His mouth uplifted from the grim repast, that sinner..." (Hell, chant XXXIII°).

Reviewed By HodgesPW - Sheffield, United Kingdom

Cheap, nice walk up, not too strenuous and really interesting. Friendly man in the ticket office. Wasn't busy at all, but it was February!

6. Castello di Balaiana

Strada Statale 133, 07020 Luogosanto, Sardinia Italy http://www.sardegnacultura.it/j/v/253?s=17934&v=2&c=2488&c1=2173&t=1
Excellent
45%
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55%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Castello di Balaiana

7. Castello di Sanluri Dei Conti Villa Santa

Via Nino Villasanta 1, 09025 Sanluri, Sardinia Italy +39 070 930 7184 [email protected] http://www.castellodisanluri.it
Excellent
68%
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32%
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

Castello di Sanluri Dei Conti Villa Santa

8. Casteddu Ezzu

Sp19, 09079, Cuglieri, Sardinia Italy
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Casteddu Ezzu

9. Castello di Pontes

SS 129 in direzione Orosei., Galtelli, Sardinia Italy http://www.sardegnacultura.it/j/v/253?s=17903&v=2&c=2488&c1=2124&visb=&t=1
Excellent
33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Castello di Pontes

10. Castello di San Michele

Via Sirai, 09121, Cagliari, Sardinia Italy +39 070 500656 [email protected] http://www.camuweb.it/centro.php?sede=sanmichele&mod=scheda
Excellent
29%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
15%
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4.0 based on 128 reviews

Castello di San Michele

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