"🍌 While the DIY tourist is still waiting for the bus under the sun (to save 2 euros and lose 40 minutes), Nano Banana has already taken three dips! He understood that time is precious in Sardinia. Rental car + Villa Malvasio Parking = Champion's Holiday.

Don't let a detail ruin paradise

I see the same scene happen every year. Guests arrive full of enthusiasm and after two days they are frustrated. Why? Because Sardinia is not like other tourist destinations. It has unwritten rules that you must know. As an "Insider" who has lived here forever, I have compiled the list of 7 Deadly Sins committed by those who do not inform themselves. Avoid them, and your holiday will be perfect.

1. The Bus Illusion (Time is money!) Many young people think: "I'll save on the car and travel by public transport". Grave mistake. Connections exist, but times are biblical and the savings are not worth the stress. A practical example? To get to Platamona beach from Sassari it takes 10 minutes by car. If you take the bus, between waiting and stops, it takes 45. In Sardinia, the car is not a luxury, it is the legs of your holiday. At Villa Malvasio we know this well, which is why we offer secure and free internal parking, so your car is always ready. 👉 See more info about parking on our Home Page: https://www.villamalvasio.com/home

2. Ignoring the "Wind Rhythm" Many tourists flee the beach as soon as they feel a breeze, or worse, choose the wrong side of the coast. In reality, the wind is not a big problem if you know how to manage it. Generally, the days are great: the wind tends to pick up around noon. The trick? If you go early in the morning or stay until late evening (the Golden Hour), you almost always enjoy a flat and beautiful sea. And for the central hours? 
👉 We have made a guide on sheltered beaches, here is the link: https://www.villamalvasio.com/blog-detail/post/298950/spiagge-riparate-maestrale-sardegna-app-meteo-villa-malvasio

3. The "Pelosa" Drama (Without booking) Showing up at La Pelosa beach in Stintino without a reservation means one thing only: not getting in. Remember: you need the QR Code and the rigid mat is mandatory (you can buy it there too, but you must have it). And if you didn't find a spot? Don't lose the day! We have written several guides to help you:

👉 Discover valid alternatives without crowds: https://www.villamalvasio.com/blog-detail/post/298950/spiagge-riparate-maestrale-sardegna-app-meteo-villa-malvasio

👉 Read the guide on Parking and Asinara: https://www.villamalvasio.com/blog-detail/post/298793/stintino-la-pelosa-parcheggio-alternative-asinara-capo-caccia

👉 Everything about the official booking system: https://www.villamalvasio.com/blog-detail/post/292675/spiaggia-la-pelosa-prenotazioni-alternative-sassari

(If you are a guest at Villa Malvasio and haven't booked, just ask me: I have a small secret trick to save your day... but I'll only tell you this in your ear when you arrive!)

4. Booking "Naked" (Without Insurance) Booking a "Non-Refundable" rate to save a few euros is a huge risk. Just a flu, an unexpected event, or a problem with your pet and you lose everything. Why risk it? On our site, we offer the BeSafe Rate: at the same price as the portals, you have insurance included. 👉 Check the insured rate directly on our Home Page: https://www.villamalvasio.com/home

5. Getting the Logistics Wrong (The isolation trap) Sleeping "by the sea" sometimes means being far from everything else. If there is wind or algae in your cove, you are stuck. Sassari is the strategic Hub of the North. From Villa Malvasio, in 20-30 minutes you are everywhere: Alghero to the West, Platamona to the North, Castelsardo to the East. 👉 Check our strategic location on the map here: https://www.villamalvasio.com/dove-siamo-contatti-sassari

6. Falling into "Tourist Traps" (Restaurants) The tourist center is full of menus with faded photos and crazy prices. This is not real Sardinian cuisine. This is a serious problem. As a host, my job is to make sure you eat well without surprises. We have selected for our guests a list of Guaranteed Restaurants and Agritourisms, where locals go and where quality is real.

7. Leaving everything in the car (The fatal error) You are on vacation, you are relaxed, you leave your computer or sports equipment in the car parked on the street. Don't do it. Ever. It is a very serious mistake. That's why at Villa Malvasio we invested in video-surveilled internal parking. Your peace of mind (and your equipment) are worth more than anything else.