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Sardinia & Sicily

Visited Sardinia and Sicily in 30 days.

Auroraweg 10, 3185 Schmitten, Schweiz

On September 9th, 2022 at 7:30 a.m. we start towards Genoa. We cross the Gr. St. Bernhard Pass, drive through the Aosta Valley to Genoa.

Auroraweg 10, 3185 Schmitten, Switzerland

46° 51' 6.1" N 7° 14' 49.3" E

46.8516851 7.2470280


☍ 426,4 km (4 hrs. 21 min.)

Genua Hafen, Via Balleydier, Genua, Italien

Arrived in Genoa we prepare for the crossing to Sardinia. Since we leave Genoa at 7:00 p.m. and arrive in Olbia at 7:00 a.m. the next day. We made a conscious decision to do without a cabin and settle for Pullman seats.

We arrived around 8:00 p.m. after a cozy aperitif on deck at the restaurant, where we got something to eat.

Around 11:30 p.m. we looked for our Pullman seats and tried to rest for a few hours.

Via Balleydier, 29, 16149 Genova GE, Italy

44° 24' 33.5" N 8° 54' 13.7" E

44.4092931 8.9038057


☍ 557,3 km (9 hrs. 59 min.)

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Olbia, Sassari, Italien

Already at 05:00 we were woken up by a loud gong. Which meant for us to get up and enjoy the harbor entrance. As soon as we docked, we were asked to go to our vehicles and prepare for the exit.

As soon as we got off the ferry, we visited Olbia. Around 4:00 p.m. we decide to travel on to Palau.

07026 Olbia, Province of Sassari, Italy

40° 55' 24.9" N 9° 29' 47.2" E

40.9235764 9.4964429


☍ 42,0 km ( 51 min.)

Camping Baia Saraceno

In the late afternoon we arrive at the Baia Saraceno campsite in Palau. And although we arrive in the late afternoon, luck is on our side and we unexpectedly get a place on the beach.

Hardly set up, we also see why this place was still free. Due to its exposed location, we were also exposed to the winds. Which blew heavily for the next two days.

Punta Palau, 07020, Palau, Italy

41° 10' 42" N 9° 23' 33" E

41.1783300 9.3925000


☍ 3,9 km ( 9 min.)

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La Fortezza di Monte Altura, Palau, Sassari, Italien

Since strong winds are still blowing the next morning, we decide to take a bike tour to the Fortezza and visit it.

loc. Monte Altura, 07020 Palau SS, Italy

41° 11' 4.7" N 9° 21' 49.1" E

41.1846370 9.3636365


☍ 8,9 km ( 16 min.)

Isola dei Gabbiani, Italien

Our bike tour takes us from the Fortezza to the island of the Gabbiani. And since there are strong winds in this bay, one can speak of a real windsurfer's paradise. Before we start our return journey we enjoy the performances of the windsurfers.

L'Isuledda, Italy

41° 11' 57.2" N 9° 19' 10" E

41.1992240 9.3194545


☍ 84,5 km (1 hrs. 25 min.)

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Castelsardo, Sassari, Italien

After two days of wind we decide to continue our journey to the west coast and head towards Castelsardo. But we don't want to take the direct route, but rather drive along the coast. As a result, it takes us longer, but we are rewarded with beautiful views and areas.

07031 Castelsardo, Province of Sassari, Italy

40° 54' 49.3" N 8° 42' 30.9" E

40.9136920 8.7085920


☍ 36,8 km ( 37 min.)

Sassari, Italien

Although Sassari has some landmarks and sights to see, we decide to drive through Sassari and postpone the visit to another year.

07100 Sassari, Province of Sassari, Italy

40° 43' 33.3" N 8° 33' 20.5" E

40.7259269 8.5556826


☍ 18,6 km ( 21 min.)

Porto Torres, Sassari, Italien

In Porto Torres we actually want to visit the Basilica di San Gavino. But since this was temporarily closed, our journey continues after a short stop.

07046 Porto Torres, Province of Sassari, Italy

40° 50' 0.1" N 8° 24' 8.3" E

40.8333682 8.4022929


☍ 37,0 km ( 40 min.)

Camping Village Glamping Torre del Porticciolo

Around 7:00 p.m. we arrive in Porticciolo. So there is no longer a large choice of seats. But since we want to continue to Alghero the next day anyway, that doesn't matter to us.

Località Porticciolo, 07041, Alghero, Italy

40° 38' 33.8" N 8° 11' 24.7" E

40.6427276 8.1902057


☍ 0,1 km ( )

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Camping | Glamping | Village Torre del Porticciolo, Strada Vicinale Porticciolo, Alghero, Sassari, Italien

Our next destination is Alghero where we will take the time necessary to visit this place properly.

Str. Vicinale Porticciolo, 07041 Alghero SS, Italy

40° 38' 31.4" N 8° 11' 26.3" E

40.6420539 8.1906348


☍ 59,0 km (1 hrs. 16 min.)

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Torre Argentina, Bosa, Oristano, Italien

At the Torre Agentina we spend the night self-sufficient for the first time.

Bosa, 08013 Bosa OR, Italy

40° 19' 9.9" N 8° 26' 38" E

40.3194082 8.4438910


☍ 71,0 km (1 hrs. 15 min.)

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Campeggio Spinnaker

Since we weren't properly prepared, we didn't have enough drinking water with us. And had to continue our journey the next day.

Strada Torregrande-Pontile, 09071, Torre Grande-ORISTANO, Italy

39° 54' 13" N 8° 31' 50.1" E

39.9036202 8.5305957


☍ 4,4 km ( 7 min.)

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Cabras, Oristano, Italien

Excursion to the nearby nature reserve, and in the evening we go to eat in the nearby town of Oristano.

09072 Cabras OR, Italy

39° 55' 44.7" N 8° 31' 50" E

39.9290726 8.5305514


☍ 97,7 km (1 hrs. 36 min.)

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Buggerru, South Sardinia, Italien

Today our journey to Bruggeru, the much-cited surfer's paradise, continues badly

Buggerru, South Sardinia, Italy

39° 23' 59" N 8° 24' 8.7" E

39.3997220 8.4024300


☍ 74,3 km (1 hrs. 22 min.)

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Porto Pino, South Sardinia, Italien

Today our journey continues to Porto Pino where we find the most beautiful beach in Sardinia. Unfortunately, the aging campsite here has been closed since Covid. But this place can score with a stand.

09010 Porto Pino SU, Italy

38° 57' 49" N 8° 35' 43.6" E

38.9636015 8.5954553


☍ 40,7 km ( 53 min.)

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Campeggio Torre Chia

At Domus de Maria we make our next longer stop.

Chia, 09010, Domus De Maria, Italy

38° 53' 54" N 8° 53' 1" E

38.8983300 8.8836100


☍ 59,4 km ( 56 min.)

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Wohnmobilstellplatz Campernow

Next stop is Cagliari, a wonderful port city that has a lot to offer.

Via Gerolamo Cardano 4, 09131, Cagliari, Italy

39° 14' 9" N 9° 8' 18" E

39.2358333 9.1383333


☍ 426,1 km (11 hrs. 16 min.)

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Palermo, Italien

Yesterday we left Cagliari at 5:00 p.m. and arrived in Palermo this morning at 5:00 a.m.

Palermo, PA, Italy

38° 6' 56.5" N 13° 21' 41.4" E

38.1156900 13.3614868


☍ 9,2 km ( 26 min.)

Monreale, Palermo, Italien

Arrived in Palermo we went to Monreale and visited this wonderful place.

90046 Monreale, PA, Italy

38° 4' 53.4" N 13° 17' 20.3" E

38.0814986 13.2889834


☍ 138,1 km (1 hrs. 52 min.)

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Scala dei Turchi, Realmonte, Agrigent, Italien

After visiting Monreale we continue to the Scale dei Turchi. As a result of many accidents in the past, these can no longer be climbed freely. And yet they are worth a detour.

Stair of the Turks, 92010 Realmonte, AG, Italy

37° 17' 23.9" N 13° 28' 21.9" E

37.2899672 13.4727618


☍ 13,1 km ( 21 min.)

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Agrigento, Agrigent, Italien

Before we continue our journey to Syracuse we visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento

92100 Agrigento, AG, Italy

37° 18' 31.9" N 13° 35' 8.7" E

37.3088512 13.5857528


☍ 208,1 km (2 hrs. 11 min.)

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Siracusa, Syrakus, Italien

In addition to the beautiful harbor in Syracuse we also visit the archaeological park with the Greek theater and the ear of Dyonissus

96100 Syracuse, Free municipal consortium of Syracuse, Italy

37° 4' 31.7" N 15° 17' 11.7" E

37.0754739 15.2865861


☍ 118,2 km (1 hrs. 22 min.)

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Taormina, Messina, Italien

Before visiting Taormina we make our way to Castelmola. From here I have a wonderful overview of the archaeological finds in Taormina

98039 Taormina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy

37° 51' 5.9" N 15° 17' 7.1" E

37.8516366 15.2853127


☍ 104,8 km (1 hrs. 58 min.)

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Gioia Tauro, Reggio Calabria, Italien

After we crossed over to Italy with the ferry, we continue to Valtur near Gioia Tauro on the campsite, we decided to stay at the campsite Salerno Lido di Salerno. Where we have a meal on the beach and enjoy the sunset.

89013 Gioia Tauro, Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, Italy

38° 25' 34.4" N 15° 53' 55.9" E

38.4262258 15.8988669


☍ 354,1 km (4 hrs. 17 min.)

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Camping Lido Di Salerno, Via Lago Trasimeno, Pontecagnano Faiano, Salerno, Italien

Our next stage takes us to just before Salerno, where we will stay overnight at Camping Lido, but first we will take public transport to the Amalfi Coast and do a tour of Salerno. Back at the campsite we enjoy the evening sun and a snack in front of the mobile home.

Via Lago Trasimeno, 84098 Pontecagnano Faiano SA, Italy

40° 35' 43.7" N 14° 52' 14.3" E

40.5954649 14.8706269


☍ 507,9 km (4 hrs. 36 min.)

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Massa Marittima, Grosseto, Italien

The next stage takes us to Massa Marittima, where we will stay for a few days.

58024 Massa Marittima, Province of Grosseto, Italy

43° 3' 11.7" N 10° 53' 16.9" E

43.0532504 10.8880322


☍ 564,8 km (5 hrs. 15 min.)

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Simplonpass, Simplon, Schweiz

As the crowning glory, before we go home, we spend the night on the Simplon Pass.

Simplon Pass, 3907 Simplon, Switzerland

46° 15' 2.1" N 8° 1' 55.9" E

46.2505944 8.0322074


☍ 211,8 km (2 hrs. 15 min.)

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Auroraweg 10, Schmitten, Schweiz

After exactly 30 days we arrive back home. What remains are many beautiful memories. And new destinations for our next trip

Auroraweg 10, 3185 Schmitten, Switzerland

46° 51' 6.1" N 7° 14' 49.3" E

46.8516851 7.2470280