How to go on holiday in a sustainable way

Find out before you go

The best way to organize your exploration of Sardinia is to gather information on attractions, facilities and vehicles. In this way you can plan your itinerary, define the stages and divide up the time available.

Spend time on the cuisine and traditions, which are two essential aspects of getting to know the island. A culinary journey and the discovery of traditions are the basis of a sustainable holiday. Find out what the main dishes are and where you can eat them, and see if there are any events taking place during your stay that will allow you to attend shows and festivals with local customs and traditions.

Choose sustainable transport

If you want to have a green holiday, you have to give up the idea of driving your diesel or petrol car.

Depending on your itinerary, choose a hybrid or electric car. Moving independently on the island's roads will allow you to reach different destinations quickly and easily, without having to follow public transport timetables. Respect the environment and choose non-polluting or low-emission vehicles.

In some areas it is better to move around on foot or on two wheels, preferring a bicycle or e-bike to explore the natural and artistic attractions.

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Stay in an eco-friendly accommodation

Sardinia is rich in small accommodations surrounded by nature and managed in harmony with the environment. The owners and their staff will welcome you in characteristic, environmentally friendly buildings.

Your eco-friendly holiday should take into account aspects such as water and energy saving and the use of seasonal, organic and zero-kilometer food.

Information about accommodation is available online, so all you have to do is look at what the hotel or B&B has to offer to find out about its green soul. In most cases, these facilities will allow you to get in touch with the locals.

Authentic local experiences

Are you looking for an eco-friendly holiday? That means you want to get to know and respect the area, so you should have authentic experiences.

Your accommodation will certainly help you to do this. In fact, by staying in a small and well-integrated environment, you can get advice and suggestions on how to taste typical products in local farms, go for a mule ride to discover the beauty of the hinterland and the coast, take part in traditional events and much more. Talking to the people who live in Sardinia is also an opportunity to discover places that are little visited by the classic tourist routes.

Respect the local customs and traditions

Getting in touch with the people and living authentic experiences through various activities is the ideal way to really get to know Sardinia. The island has very ancient traditions and, as in any place, there are particular customs and traditions that deserve to be explored and, above all, respected.

Explore the area by following the customs of the people and be careful not to break the rules or even good manners. Sustainability is not limited to nature, but concerns the environment as a whole, including the people who live there and everything that characterizes the place.

Supporting local crafts

One of the most important traditions of Sardinia, at least in the economic field, is the local handicraft. There are very skilled people who work the raw materials of the area to create objects of great beauty and sublime food.

The purchase of sculptures, food and other items allows the artisans to continue their business and preserve the tradition itself.

It should also be remembered that this type of business respects the environment and uses raw materials carefully so as not to pollute or even destroy natural resources.