Sardinia is Italy's second-largest island, famed for its pristine turquoise waters, rugged interior mountains, and ancient Nuragic civilizations. The island offers an extraordinary blend of dramatic coastlines, traditional villages, and vibrant cities that remain authentically Italian.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa, Forte Village
The Acquaforte Thalasso & Spa is the largest thalassotherapy centre in the Mediterranean, set within the Forte Village resort. Its signature is a circuit of six interconnected seawater pools of decreasing salt concentration, designed by Professor Angelo Cerina to stimulate circulation and deep relaxation.
Capo d'Orso Thalasso & SPA
Perched on the granite headland of Cala Capra above the La Maddalena Archipelago, this thalasso spa pairs a comprehensive seawater treatment menu with sweeping island views. The natural setting amid Gallura granite and macchia is itself part of the therapy.
Terme di Sardara (Antiche Terme di Sardara)
Sardara's thermal waters have been used since Nuragic and Roman times, when a sacred well stood near the springs. The modern Terme di Sardara combines a hotel and spa complex with naturally hot, mineral-rich water valued for rheumatic, respiratory and skin treatments.
Aquadulci Hotel Spa
Set just back from the dunes and pristine beaches of Chia, the spa at the Aquadulci offers an intimate wellness retreat focused on Mediterranean massage, aromatherapy and heat treatments, drawing on local myrtle, citrus and olive ingredients.
Cala di Volpe Spa, Costa Smeralda
The spa at the iconic Hotel Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda offers high-end treatments in a refined setting overlooking the bay. Wellness journeys combine marine and Mediterranean ingredients with the glamour of Sardinia's most exclusive coastline.
Terme di Fordongianus
Built around a hot spring emerging at around 54°C, Fordongianus sits where the Romans founded Forum Traiani and raised their own thermal baths. Today modern thermal pools sit beside the visible Roman bathing ruins, uniting wellness with one of Sardinia's most atmospheric archaeological settings.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
The best wellness experience in Sardinia is free: swim in clean seawater, walk in the mountains, eat at an agriturismo, sleep without air conditioning
Cannonau wine is associated with Sardinian longevity — a small glass with dinner is perfectly consistent with a wellness holiday
Pane carasau with extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest foods in Mediterranean cuisine
The Sardinian riposo (afternoon rest 13:00–16:00) should be embraced — it's genuinely good for you
Seek out agriturismo in Barbagia for the most authentic Blue Zone wellness immersion