How many agriturismi are there in Sardinia, and how are they distributed?
Sardinia has 147 active agriturismo structures. The province with the highest concentration is Sassari with 36 structures, followed by Oristano (24), Nuoro (22), Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (19) and Cagliari (17). The offer covers both coastal areas and the mountainous interior, with very different characteristics from one area to another.
Which areas of Sardinia are most suited to a farm-stay holiday?
The estate's own cuisine revolves around pane carasau, culurgiones, malloreddus, roast suckling pig and cheeses such as Pecorino Sardo DOP and Fiore Sardo DOP. Cured meats include Villagrande ham. Among the wines: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Vermentino di Gallura DOCG, Carignano del Sulcis DOC and Vernaccia di Oristano DOC.
When is the best time to go to an agriturismo in Sardinia?
From May to June and in September the temperature is mild, prices are lower than in August, and the island is less crowded. July and August remain the peak months, with higher rates especially in northern Sardinia. Autumn is the season of grape harvests, olive picking and dairy products, with good availability in the inland areas.
What services do agriturismi in Sardinia offer?
Services vary greatly from one structure to another. Among the most common: dining with the estate's own kitchen, a swimming pool, pet-friendly hospitality, family activities and an educational farm. Some structures offer on-estate tastings, wine trails or wellness treatments. On Agriturismi.it you can filter structures by individual service and find the one that suits your needs.
What activities can you do at an agriturismo in Sardinia?
In the interior — the Barbagia and Gennargentu, the Ogliastra, the Anglona — hiking, horseback excursions and visits to nuraghi and archaeological sites are common. Along the Gulf of Orosei a farm stay combines with boat excursions. In the Campidano and the Nurra you take part in grape and olive harvests. The coastal areas make it easy to reach beaches and seabeds for diving.