Camping Village Tavolara

It was lovely to stay somewhere so green and well organized, with a good atmosphere. Reception staff were helpful and friendly, and when an urgent situation meant we had to leave a few days early, they refunded us for some of the unused days. The only letdown was the restaurant: it looks nice, but the food wasn’t that good and the people working there were less friendly. Maybe it was because we were there at the end of the season. The village is child friendly and in a good location.

We paid 36 euros a night for two people and a tent, including free parking. The bathrooms were fairly clean, and the beach was roughly 1-2 km away. It’s a really green campsite, with helpful staff and a restaurant, shop, and café offering reasonable prices and very good quality. I absolutely loved camping here and recommend it for a couple of nights while exploring the area and relaxing.

This was easily the most mediocre and most expensive place we stayed on Sardinia. A lot of the charges felt scammy: we paid extra for a “private” shower that was in a shared building and shared with another unit, then paid for sheets and towels but got one set of towels for two people. There was also an exorbitant cleaning fee. We’d stayed at a similar, smaller campsite for much less, where our unit was large, beautiful, modern, and clean, with its own facilities and even toilet paper included. I wouldn’t recommend this campsite.

Getting to the beach is easy, and the market and bar are great. It stays noisy past midnight, so it can be hard to sleep. I think that’s Mediterranean culture. The ground at the camping area is tough, so bring a roll mat. Ask for a pitch away from the main areas and paths, since people talking and singing until the early hours can keep you up.