Where to buy a house in Sardinia: your life in a Mediterranean region
Buying a house in Sardinia? This could be one of the best choices of your life!
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The reasons to do it
If you wish to buy a house in Sardinia, you have probably visited this island or discovered it through documentaries and you have been fascinated.There are various reasons to buy a house in Sardinia. Here are some of them listed below:
The Mediterranean climate: this particular climate offers very hot summers in Sardinia and mild winters, during which temperatures hardly drop below freezing.
No matter where you stay in Sardinia, you will always be close enough to the sea: even from the most inland place of the island, it takes only a few hours travel to reach the nearest coast. According to recent studies, the proximity of the sea helps getting more relaxed, increases self-worth and activates brain areas that stimulate positive attitudes. Thus, living near the sea can positively influence the human spirit and the quality of life.
The prices: Houses for sale in Sardinia have usually moderate prices compared to those sold in other parts of Italy or in various European cities. The price of a house in Sardinia is variable and depends on many factors, as you can read below.
The achievement of a safe place: if the destination of your holiday is usually Sardinia, by buying a house in the place you prefer, you will always have a safe place to stay.
This is very important if you don’t have much time to look for a house or a hotel that meets your needs. In addition, you will always have at your disposal the useful equipment to enjoy your holidays.
You may be looking for a house to move to Sardinia lastingly after your active life: you should know that you are probably making the right choice.
On the island we usually don’t lead frenetic lives; the pace of life is slow, especially in the small villages of the Sardinian hinterland.
How much does it cost to buy a house in Sardinia
The houses for sale in Sardinia often have affordable prices, which obviously vary depending on the location and type of housing.If you prefer a villa on the seaside, the places on the south coast are usually offering the most affordable prices (like Chia, Santa Margherita di Pula).
They range from a minimum of 200,000 Euros to a maximum of 2,000,000 Euros, depending on the size and the comfort, such as the presence or not of a swimming pool on the grounds of the villa.The most expensive and sought-after villas are rather in Northern Sardinia, in Costa Smeralda, in San Teodoro and in the Gulf of Arzachena. These places are very famous, as much for the sea and the beaches as for the night life and the luxury shops.
House prices on the island are deceasing as you move away from the coast.
The least expensive are located in some towns of the Sardinian hinterland: for example Barumini, Isili, Samugheo. In these towns, a house in the historic center can cost a little less than 50,000 Euros, and the location should certainly not be undervalued.
The Sardinian hinterland is full of archaeological sites, mines and offers a countryside where the bushes of the Mediterranean maquis are lush. Generally in the small towns of the hinterland, calm and slow life prevails.Renovations don’t scare you? Then you should think about the purchase of a house for 1 euro (yes, you read it right) in Nulvi and Ollolai.
Read more in our argument on the one-euro houses in Sardinia
North and South of Sardinia: The main territorial differences for those who want to buy a house on the island
You want to buy a house in Sardinia and you don’t manage to choose between the North and the South?Don’t worry: once you will reach the end of this paragraph, you will probably have clearer ideas.
Here are the main appeals of Northern Sardinia.
- Wonderful beaches and crystal clear waters: it is almost impossible to stay in Northern Sardinia and not to visit the beaches of Costa Smeralda, Stintino and Santa Teresa di Gallura. But these are only examples, because the Northern beaches of the island are many and all to discover.
- The two islands: La Maddalena and Asinara. You can reach the first boarding on the ferry from the port of Palau, as to join the second, you must board in Porto Torres. The Asinara is perfect especially for those who love trekking and snorkeling.
- The Gulf of Asinara: in addition to the splendid beaches, in the Gulf there is also the medieval village of Castelsardo, built on a promontory above the sea.
- Alghero: an old Catalan village that overlooks the sea, located in the province of Sassari.
- Neptune’s Grotto: at about 25 km from Alghero, accessible by sea or by stairs.
- Isola Rossa: it stands on a small promontory of red rocks, hence its name. The tower built on the promontory, protected the coast from barbarian invasions in the past.
- Various archaeological areas and medieval churches.
Southern Sardinia has more archaeological evidence than the north. The hinterland is slightly wilder and generally less marked by the human presence.
Here is what you can find a few kilometers away from your house if you choose to buy it in the South of Sardinia:
- The historic center of Cagliari, where the Roman Amphitheater, the Elephant Tower and San Pancras Tower are located. In the historic center there is also the Palazzo Viceregio and many churches.
- Beautiful and numerous beaches: for example those of Tuerredda, Solanas, the beaches of Chia Bay and those of Villasimius.
- The ruins of Nora: Nora, in Phoenician, Punic and Roman times was one of the major centers of Sardinia. In its place, there is now a very large Archaeological Park.
- The mines of Sulcis-Iglesiente: South West Sardinia is home to a very intense mining activity. Among the best-known is Serbariu, with its Coal Museum.
- San Pietro Island: a small island for diving and bird watching lovers. The Mediterranean maquis reigns supreme: indeed, the only inhabited center is Carloforte.
- The Island of Sant’Antioco: with many beautiful beaches. In the largest center, of the namesake of Sant’Antioco, you can visit archeological sites like the catacombs.
Conclusion:
After reading this overview of Sardinia and its main features, you might be ready to choose your next home to buy.Whether you want to enjoy summer entertainment, to relax during holidays or to move there definitively, Sardinia can offer you many interesting opportunities!
