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Santa Margherita di Pula Holidays

Santa Margherita di Pula is a tiny seaside commune often associated with its larger neighbour, Pula. Situated just a few miles along the coast from scenic Chia, the village is a similar beachfront beauty, offering a sandy bay and just a scattering of buildings, set in front of verdant forest.

There’s not much else going on around here, which makes for a wonderfully tranquil beach break. One of the best reasons to visit Santa Margherita di Pula is for its location – the village is a great base from which to see some of Sardinia’s best sights. From the ancient pre-Roman town of Nora to the scenic streets of Pula, there’s plenty to see and do within a short drive.

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Handpicked hotels in Santa Margherita di Pula

Discover the real Santa Margherita di Pula while staying in one of our carefully selected hotels

Sardinia, South Sardinia

Hotel Costa dei Fiori

Set in peaceful tropical gardens
2 Swimming pools with a separate children's pool

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Sardinia, South Sardinia

Hotel Flamingo

Seafront location surrounded by pine forests in Santa Margherita di Pula
Children's club with children's pool and evening entertainment

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Things to do in Santa Margherita di Pula

Things to doBeachThe Chia Laguna Resort is located on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the South-Western part of the island. Golden sand dunes, coloured by the green of the typical Mediterranean shrub, stretch as far as the eye can see into the crystal-clear waters of the sea. Find out more South Sardinia beach

Flight Information

The closest airport to the resorts in South Sardinia is Cagliari (CAG). Direct flights to Cagliari are available from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Southend and London Stansted and take approximately 2 hours.

When to go

Sardinia is a summer destination, with the season generally running from May to early October. Temperatures are at their hottest in July and August and this is when the towns and beaches are at their busiest. However, Sardinia also enjoys a mild climate in spring and autumn with temperatures rarely going beneath 20 degrees which makes it perfect for visiting at the beginning or end of season too. May, June and September are ideal months to visit for those wanting to avoid the busiest crowds and still enjoy warm weather.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.

On guided tours/excursions it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.

On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation the driver and guide at the end of the tour.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.

South Sardinia Specialities Surrounded by stretches of unspoilt coastline, you might expect seafood to be south Sardinia’s main fare, but the region offers an abundance of delicious dishes from both land and sea. Local cuisine celebrating lamb, rabbit and even horse are testament to native Sardinians’ history – when under attack they would seek refuge in the hills and live off the land.

South Sardinia Specialities There are few pleasures greater than stumbling upon a local bakery – or panneteria – filled with the aromas of freshly baked breads. Sardinia boasts over 400 types of bread, but the most authentic has to be the wafer thin, crisp pane carasau. Long lasting, it was once ideal to sustain shepherds as they tended to their flocks. Now, let the light snack sustain you as you wander the streets of south Sardinia, or try the more decadent pane frattau. Equally transportable, this crispy bread is soaked in lamb stock and topped with tomato sauce and pecorino before being rolled into a cigar shape.

South Sardinia Specialities For a real taste of the Sardinian sea, Spaghetti alla Bottarga is a must try. Considered the Mediterranean’s answer to caviar, bottarga is the salted and dried eggs of the grey mullet. They’re golden in colour and have a nutty, almond edge. With such a strong flavour, the dish is served simply – you’re most likely to find the bottarga grated into a heap of spaghetti, tossed in olive oil and garnished with a sprinkle of parsley.

South Sardinia Specialities Being invited home to sample tangy, moist Porceddu is the ultimate sign you’ve won the hearts of the south Sardinians. Preparation of this suckling pig is labour intensive, so is considered a speciality to be consumed with loved ones on special occasions. Stuffed with a glorious mix of rosemary and fennel, the piglet is traditionally roasted over juniper or myrtle wood.