Brits are adding Italy's second-largest island to the top of their bucket list after seeing its sheer beauty.
With endless amounts of pizza, better weather, and unmatched sandy beaches - Brits have flocked to Italy every summer for years, visiting everywhere from the historic city of Rome to the luxury island of Capri. Flights to the hotspot are relatively cheap and only a few hours away, making it perfect for families or those wanting a few nights in the sun.
But many have yet to visit one of the country's most spectacular islands - which is filled with ancient ruins, prestigious vineyards, and beaches that look like something from a postcard.
Taking to TikTok, travel enthusiast Tanya showed off her highlights from her trip to Sardinia. "Point of view: you visit Italy's best-kept secret," she captioned the post. With more than six million visitors each year, Sardinia (Sardegna) is hardly a hidden gem - but when you compare it to the annual number of tourists that flock to Rome (35 million) it's definitely not the most popular Italian destination.
Tanya wowed viewers with videos of turquoise water, secluded beaches, and lush mountain landscapes. The island is also famed for its iconic pink beach - which gets its Barbie-esque hue from crushed fossils, crystals and coral.
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You'll have to admire the pink beach from afar (Getty Images/iStockphoto)However, it's worth pointing out that Budeli Pink Beach has been protected by environmental laws since 1994 and it is prohibited to actually set foot on the sand. Recently, an influencer from Dubai was fined £1,500 for trespassing on the beach. Sardina is also well known for its rugged landscape scattered with thousands of nuraghi. These are mystery Bronze Age stone ruins that are shaped like beehives, and date back to 15000 BC.
Hundreds of viewers flocked to the comments section in awe of the destination. "This is insanely beautiful," one user raved. Another agreed, commenting: "So beautiful, adding to my bucket list." A third added: "It's like a scene from a movie." While a fourth wrote: "So stunning."
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You can fly directly to Sardinia from Stansted, but most UK airports such as Manchester and Leeds require passengers to get a connective flight, usually in places like Barcelona. If you're flexible with dates, you can grab return flights for around £100 in July.
Accommodation on the island varies depending on your expectations. For example, you can stay in a four-star hotel with a private beach for £124 per night, including a free breakfast. But, if you wanted to visit the luxury Hyatt 7Pines Resort - you'd be forking out more than £1,000 per night.
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