If you are planning your trip to Sardinia for 2026, forget the outdated guidebooks. Data and local experience say one thing: real luxury isn't sleeping inside the postcard (paying a fortune), but having a tactical base to reach the island's icons without stress.

From Villa Malvasio, thanks to our location and private parking, you can apply the "Pincer Strategy": dominate the North-West (Stintino and Alghero) and the North-East (La Maddalena Archipelago) while returning every evening to the tranquility of Sassari.

Here is the ultimate Insider's Guide for 2026.
 

1. OBJECTIVE WEST: La Pelosa and the "Coral Riviera" (Alghero)

Everyone searches for "La Pelosa Stintino" or checks the "La Pelosa Webcam" hoping for good weather. It is the most famous beach, but staying there entails prohibitive costs and often means evening isolation. From Villa Malvasio, you can get there comfortably in 35-40 minutes on smooth roads

The Rule: As soon as you book your flight, book your beach entry on the official website spiaggialapelosa.it.

The Insider Secret: And if you don't find a spot online? Don't panic. There is a "local" trick to visit it anyway, which I will reveal only in person, face-to-face, upon your arrival.

But the West isn't just Stintino. Just 30 minutes from Villa Malvasio, the spectacular scenery of Alghero opens up. Here you are spoiled for choice, and often no reservation is needed:

• Le Bombarde and Il Lazzaretto: Two pearls set in the Mediterranean scrub, famous for their crystalline and fresh water.
• Maria Pia Beach: Famous for its white sand dunes and the secular pine forest offering natural shade (perfect for families).
• Mugoni Beach: A sheltered bay, ideal when the Mistral wind blows because the sea remains calm.
• Lido di Alghero: Perfect for an evening walk at sunset along the historic ramparts.
  
  

2. OBJECTIVE EAST: La Maddalena Archipelago (The Truth No One Tells You)

The dream of international tourists is to see the Archipelago islands. Many think: "I'll sleep on La Maddalena so I'm already there." Big mistake.

1. Costs and Wind: Prices are skyrocketing, and when the Mistral blows, the beaches accessible by land are drastically reduced.
2. Logistics: Mythical beaches like Cala Coticcio on Caprera (the famous "Tahiti") require strenuous trekking, special permits, or are difficult to reach by land.

Our "No-Ferry" Strategy (The Winning Move): From Villa Malvasio, in about 1.5 hours, you reach the port of Palau.

• Save: You don't pay the expensive ferry for the car.
• Win: You board a Boat Tour of the Archipelago.

Only by sea can you enjoy everything in a single day:

• Spargi Island: (Cala Corsara, Cala Soraya).
• Budelli Island: You will admire the legendary Pink Beach (Spiaggia Rosa - viewable only from the boat!).
• Santa Maria Island: Turquoise waters and absolute relaxation.
• Caprera Island: You will see "Tahiti" from the sea without walking under the scorching sun.
  
  

3. THE INSIDER'S ADVICE: The Truth About Cala Luna

Many dream of Cala Luna. Here at Villa Malvasio, we are honest: it is wonderful, but logistically inconvenient starting from Sassari. It requires too many hours of travel between car and boat. Don't waste your holiday driving. Focus on the wonders easily reachable from our Villa: La Pelosa, Le Bombarde, Mugoni, or the Archipelago.

Why Sassari is the Choice of the "Smart Traveler"

Choosing Villa Malvasio means applying intelligence to travel. While others pay crazy sums or go crazy looking for parking, you will enjoy your Guest House with a pool, Jacuzzi, and the advice of an "Insider" who will tell you exactly: "Today it's windy, let's go to Mugoni instead of La Pelosa."
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Villa Malvasio: The perfect strategy for your 2026 in Sardinia.