There are multiple arrival ports in Sardinia, including in the north, along the east coast and in the south. Renting your own set of wheels means you can explore Sardinia on your own timetable ...

What You Need to Know: In October 2003, the USS Hartford, a U.S. nuclear-powered Los Angeles-class submarine, ran aground off the coast of Sardinia ... and was sailing east … after midnight ...

Reaching Cala Mariolu, a pebble beach segmented by large limestone rocks on Sardinia's east coast, takes some effort – but most travelers say the picturesque spot is worth the exertion.