Sun-kissed Sardinia stay at a pretty hilltop hideaway

• Serene Sardinia bolthole: Perched on a secluded hilltop yet just 10 minutes’ walk from a pristine sandy beach, Galanias Hotel & Retreat has everything you need for a relaxed and sun-soaked getaway. Set in idyllic traditional-style buildings with quaint terracotta roofs, this picturesque hideaway exudes carefree maritime bliss, from charming whitewashed interiors to fragrant gardens with sweeping views of the surrounding coast.

• Island flavours: Savour rich Mediterranean fare at the hotel’s tranquil restaurant, your go-to for bountiful buffet breakfasts, laid-back lunches and intimate dinners in the magical sunset. Enjoy hearty Sardinian specialties made with the finest zero-kilometre ingredients, complete with serene views of the pool and gardens. Wash it down with a glass of local wine, and perhaps sip a cooling cocktail in the soft sea breeze.

• Sun-kissed R&R: Sink into soft white sands and paddle away in crystal-clear waters at nearby Torre di Barì beach, or stay close to home to lounge by the palm-fringed lagoon and hydromassage pools or the sleek garden pool. Elsewhere, ramp up the feel-good with a yoga session in the beautiful wooden pavilion, or soothe weary limbs with a range of indulgent massages.

How to get there

Located in Bari Sardo on Sardinia’s eastern coast, Galanias Hotel & Retreat is just under two hours’ drive from Cagliari Elmas Airport in the south of the island, and about two and a half hours from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport to the north. We recommend hiring a car or arranging transfers directly with the hotel for an additional fee. 

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.