Make a holiday rental home or villa in Capitana, Sardinia your home away from home

Capitana is a wonderful town on the south east coast of Sardinia, Italy. The new tourist marina has made Capitana a water sports haven. A villa in Capitana is an idyllic base for the exploration of Sardinian culture, lifestyles and cuisine, as the town has clearly maintained its strong, vibrant culture.

Things to do in Capitana, Sardinia

Capitana is home to one of the most spectacular wreck dives in the Mediterranean. The Romagna was sunk by a British submarine in 1943, splitting in two as it sank. Divers can get excellent access into the wreck, with the engine room and living quarters. A huge variety of sea life lives in and around the wreck, including dolphins, which makes diving from a Capitana villa a real treat. The Villasimius Marine Park is within half an hour from accommodation in Capitana too, making it an ideal spot for a scuba diving holiday.

The Marina di Capitana has bought Capitana to the centre of Sardinia sailing holidays, with many beautiful yachts mooring in the marina throughout the year. You can take a charter and head along the coast, discovering the most beautiful beaches in the area, as if the beach which lies at the foot of the village is not beautiful enough! The beach in Capitana is ideal for lazy days in the sun, swimming and windsurfing. Capitana is a great spot to learn to surf or to hone your surfing techniques too. Waves of 1-2m strike the shore. The offshore reef creates long, steady waves, perfect for perfecting your carving. A little care is needed as there can be some strong currents.

The rugged countryside of the Cagliari countryside is ideal for exploration on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. There are a huge number of charming little villages in the Sardinian countryside, providing ideal places to stop and relax before heading further up into the hills. There are also a range of excellent golfing options from a self catering Capitana holiday rental. There is a superb 18 hole golf course right on the outskirts of Capitana, and the Is Molas Golf Club can be reached within a few minutes drive.

Places to visit on holiday to Capitana, Italy

The stunning Pula Beach is a huge attraction in the area. Visitors cannot fail to fall in love with the golden sand lined bay at Pula, as it is the most beautiful in the whole of Sardinia. Pula is also surrounded by impressive archaeological sites, as well as being on of the best nightlife centres in Sardinia, so if you are looking to enjoy a good night out from your Capitana villa rental, Pula is a fantastic option.

Weather in Capitana, Italy

Sardinia benefits from a wonderful year round climate, with boiling hot summers and blissfully warm winters. From July until August, temperatures soar to around 34˚C during the days, staying easily warm enough to eat your evening meal outside, watching the sun setting over the sea. Average monthly temperatures remain above 20˚C all the way until November, letting you enjoy cultural, sightseeing or walking holidays in Capitana long into the winter months.

Cheap flights to Capitana, Italy

Cagliari Airport (CAG) is just 15km from a holiday rental property in Capitana, making the town very easy to reach from the UK. BMI, British Airways and EasyJet all provide cheap flights to Cagliari, from airports including London Heathrow (LHR) and Manchester (MAN).