Offering the emerald waters of the southern Mediterranean, along with the famous Italian culture and cuisine, Sardinia is an incentive travel gem, shimmering in the heart of the Med.
The coastal coves are staggering in their colours, the interior is wild & mountainous and the capital city, a bustling metropolis with a busy waterfront, historic quarter and wonderful suburban beaches.
The international airport at Cagliari brings clients to within minutes of the riches of the capital and just a short transfer to the stunning resorts in the southern part of Sardinia.
Event planners looking for a remarkable corporate incentive event location can immerse themselves in style, scenery and action, on this mesmerising island.
The capital city of Cagliari sits on the coast in south Sardinia, with a port on the southern shore and an airport just 5 miles to the north. With a population of around 150,000, the university city is the economic and cultural hub of Sardinia. The waterfront is made up of boulevards, a marina and docks which welcome cruise ships.
To the east of the centre is a wonderful suburban beach community with white sands, beach-front restaurants, bars and surfing waves. Wetlands are on each side of the city and Cagliari is famed for its colonies of flamingos.
Moving back from the waterfront of Cagliari, the city rises, offering a series of vantage points and terraces that host, shops, bars and restaurants. The views over the city rooftops and onto the Mediterranean Sea are fantastic. Visitors to Cagliari are sure to venture to the Bastione di Saint Remy, the most popular part of the city.
The area offers superb views over the city, the Mediterranean Sea and the nearby Cathedral. This historic part of Cagliari is a labyrinth of streets and passages with fascinating art studios, private houses and entertainment.
The second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea boasting around 2000km of stunning coastline, Sardinia hosts numerous coastal towns and resorts. Inland the island rises to over 1800m and has 4 small winter ski resorts on its towering peaks.
The south of Sardinia is dominated by the capital, Cagliari, but resorts such as Villasimius to the east and Pula to the south are near by. Both destinations offer golden sand, turquoise waters and interesting towns, all just a short transfer from the airport.
At the opposite end of Sardinia lies the coastal city of Olbia with its historic sites, airport and port. Olbia serves the northeastern part of Sardinia with its endless, glorious coves and inlets. From Cagliari airport, it is around 3.5 hours to reach the northernmost areas of Sardinia.
This access means many corporate events tend to be located in the south of the island. In stark contrast to the emerald waters of the coast, the mountainous interior can be reached from Cagliari in around 90 minutes, with great activities, incredible scenery and wonderful villages. Olbia airport in the north is the gateway to the northern regions.
Sardinia is an aquatic paradise with emerald waters and stunning coves. North to south, Sardinia is a coastal paradise with some of the Mediterranean's finest beaches. The coast has beach clubs and restaurants from which to enjoy the vistas. RIB boats and yachts ply the waters all around Sardinia.
On the north coast of Sardinia is a cluster of islands including Maddalena Island. These islands offer stunning escapes and can be reached and explored by boat. Italian waters don’t come much more picture-perfect. Whether on a RIB or yacht, a tour of these islands is an absolute highlight of any incentive trip.
Sardinia is an island of stark contrasts. Looking at the white sand and turquoise waters, it is almost impossible to believe there are ski resorts in the island's interior. These mountains offer many superb incentive travel activities including white water rafting and canyoning.
Away from the coves and the peaks, cities in Sardinia offer fascinating incentive trip options. The capital Cagliari has historic squares and a waterfront marina. There is shopping, dining, entertainment and a wonderful city beach.
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Sardinia is a gourmand’s dream, with fish-rich waters around the island, influencing the Sardinian cuisine. Combining this with the renowned Italian kitchen, Sardinian cuisine is quite special.
There are 6 Michelin-starred restaurants in Cagliari alone, with numerous others spread across the island. Dining for large corporate events is possible in restaurants, event venues and coastal resort hotels.
Sardinia is famed for its wine production and there are many fantastic locally-produced wines, to complement the cuisine. Sardinia is also renowned for its Mirto and Limoncello liqueurs, whilst Brandy is also a speciality.
Wine tours throughout Sardinia are available, offering sensational food and wine experiences.
Cagliari is the entertainment centre of Sardinia and there are bars and clubs across the capital city and the historic centre. There are beach bars in Cagliari's east and waterfront bars around the marina in the heart of Cagliari.
Boat charters are possible for sunset drinks whilst the elevated terraces around the Old Town of Cagliari are a special place for an evening drink and dining experience.
Away from the cities, there are many beachfront resorts along the 2000km coastline of Sardinia, offering a different nightlife experience than Cagliari. Think beach clubs, pool bars and exclusive terraces for drinks and canapés.
The settings are often incredible, and the service quality can be wonderfully Italian.