Sardinia is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for motorhome travellers. The Italian island is easy to reach with ferries departing from Toulon, Rome and Genoa and is less busy than its neighbouring island, Sicily.
Sardinia is known to be a sophisticated island, filled with Spanish, Roman and Byzantine influences. Aside from the incredible archaeology and architecture, many visit Sardinia for the great hiking routes, beautiful sandy beaches and water sports.
We recommend exploring the whole island with our Sardinia road trip itinerary to get the full experience, but alternatively, you can simply create your own route with this list of Sardinia campsites. It’s easy to map a coastal route around Sardinia, following the turquoise sea and stopping for delicious food and drinks.
We’ve rounded up the best campsites in Sardinia, so all you have to do is start practising your Italian. Andiamo!
1. Campsite International
If you’re looking for potential Sardinia campsites for your first night after arriving, or the evening before you depart again on the ferry, then Campsite International is your best option. This campsite is a ten-minute drive from Porto Torres, where the ferry from Toulon docks.
It’s well equipped with everything you’ll need after a day of travelling, including warm showers and fresh bread that you can order for your first breakfast in Sardinia. The beach is only 200 yards away, so you’ll get to enjoy your first swim sooner than expected.
SC Platamona, 07100 Sassari SS, Italy
40.815615, 8.466120
2. Società Agricola Donne Rurali di Villamassargia
This might just be our favourite out of all the great campsites in Sardinia. As soon as you enter Società Agricola Donne Rurali di Villamassargia, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to another time. It’s too beautiful to belong anywhere but a classic Italian film.
At this working farm, you’ll get to pitch your motorhome directly under olive trees. And if those olive trees have you craving something similar, don’t worry, you can buy fresh olive oil from their on-site store. Dip fresh bread into that olive oil in the shade of your motorhome pitch, and enjoy the tranquillity of this motorhome site.
Visitors mainly mention how friendly the staff is at this cosy campsite. They’ll ensure that you have everything you need, whether that’s freshly picked seasonal vegetables or tips for the local area.
Regione Marroccheddu, 09010 Villamassargia SU, Italy
39.284051, 8.638797
3. Camping la Mariposa
Next on our list of best Sardinia motorhome campsites is Camping la Mariposa. This campsite is perfectly located for those looking to go hiking during their trip, as it’s surrounded by incredible hiking trails, such as Punta Giglio, Porto Conte and Calich Lagoon. Make sure you pack proper hiking boots, as these trails are not for the faint of heart. Fortunately, Camping la Mariposa has excellent showers to clean off the dust and dirt accumulated in a day spent adventuring.
After a long day of hillwalking, exploring the area or just dozing at the nearby beach, return to the campsite for a delicious pizza at their on-site restaurant. If you’re looking to stay active in water as well as the mountains during your stay, you can rent paddle boards, windsurf boards and kayaks.
Via Lido, 22, 07041 Alghero SS, Italy
40.579272, 8.312178
4. Villaggio Camping Acapulco
Tucked away in the heart of the Maddalena Archipelago, Villaggio Camping Acapulco offers spacious pitches with plenty of privacy. This campsite is situated right on the beach, making a morning swim almost mandatory during your stay!
There is a restaurant on-site serving delicious food and drinks, ideal since you won’t need to drive home afterwards. However, this site made our list of the best campsites in Sardinia due to the unbelievable view, which is the real highlight of Villaggio Camping Acapulco. Guests mention that they loved a task as simple as washing the dishes, as they got to do it while gazing out at the sea.
Località Punta Palau, snc, 07020 Palau SS, Italy
41.186110, 9.376879
5. Camping Villaggio Telis
Your biggest issue with staying at Camping Villaggio Telis will be finding the motivation to leave and go sightseeing! You’ll get the VIP experience at this campsite, with an on-site pool and a private beach. If you do feel like leaving to explore, you can take a boat tour directly from the campsite to see the surrounding bay.
Pets are welcome at Camping Villaggio Telis, and there’s even a designated dog shower to clean them off after the beach. Don’t worry, the human showers are just as clean and well-maintained!
Ogliastra NU IT, Via Attilio Deffenu, 22, 08048 Tortolì, Italy
39.924673, 9.707231
6. Area Attrezzatta Camper di S’Abba Druche
This isn’t the only beach site on our list of Sardinia campsites, but it might be one of the best! Area Attrezzatta Camper di S’Abba Druche is a cosy campsite just a couple of feet away from a sandy beach. You can get up early for a sunrise stroll, or lie in and settle for a beach walk at sunset instead.
One of the highlights of this campsite is the on-site restaurant, which is renowned for its delicious seafood. Enjoy your dinner with an incredible sea view, and you might even spot some marine animals searching for their meal.
S.da Provinciale 49 Bosa-Alghero, km 4, 08013 Bosa OR, Italy
40.314389, 8.465422
7. Camper Cagliari Park
You won’t find a campsite closer to Cagliari than Camper Cagliari Park. This is the perfect campsite for exploring this bustling city. This motorhome site is located in a quiet neighbourhood, to ensure you’ll get a good night’s sleep after your busy day of sightseeing. You’ll be able to walk back to your motorhome after visiting the sights, shops and restaurants of Cagliari. If you don’t feel like walking, you can also rent bikes from the campsite to make the journey even easier.
While in Cagliari, we recommend visiting the Muzeo Archeologico Nazionale di Cagliari, which features artefacts from the Nuragic age to the Byzantine era. Also, stroll through the Piazza Palazzo and climb the cathedral tower, where you’ll get to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.
Via Stanislao Caboni, 13, 09125 Cagliari CA, Italy
39.210035, 9.127584
Now for the hard part, choosing out of all these great campsites in Sardinia! Will you head south to Cagliari, east to Olbia, or try to do it all? The options are endless, but one thing is for sure, you’re bound to have an amazing motorhome holiday in Sardinia. We have no doubt that this is a holiday destination you’ll quickly return to.
Before your trip, check out our tips for visiting Italy in a motorhome, and our complete motorhome packing list!
