Why Sardinia is the perfect destination for a last-minute summer getaway

A holiday to Sardinia is ideal for a last-minute getaway, offering superb beaches, wild scenery, and a wealth of history, not to mention its deliciously diverse cuisine. The best bit? With Jet2holidays you can save £50 per person* on holidays departing until 31 October 2025. It’s just shy of three hours to get to sunny Sardinia by flight from the UK, with Jet2holidays flying from 13 UK airports including Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and London.

They offer flexible packages, direct flights and return transfers while accommodation ranges from spacious family hotels to relaxing adults-only sanctuaries. There’s also generous baggage inclusions with 22kg of checked baggage and 10kg hand luggage.

Here’s everything you need to know about making Sardinia your spontaneous summer retreat…

Sun, sea and Sardinian soul

Sardinia boasts sweeping beaches that rival those of the Caribbean, as well as secluded coves primed for secret sunbathing, and lots of Blue Flag and Green Flag spots that are ideal for families. The calm waters are made for paddling, while long sandy stretches like Cala Brandinchi encourage days spent lazing in the sun. Late-summer temperatures also remain warm, and the sunshine lingers well into autumn, meaning you don’t have to visit in the peak of summer if you don’t want to.

If you prefer your holidays with a generous dose of adventure, Sardinia is where it’s at. Its terrain is all wild hills and forested trails, which is a dream for hikers and climbers, especially around the Supramonte mountains and the Cammino di Santa Barbara. If you head back to the coast, you can kayak between hidden coves or explore sea caves along the Gulf of Orosei.

Celebration of culture and cuisine

Away from the shoreline, traditional festivals fill the calendar, and village streets come alive with music, dancing, folklore and plenty of local food. Late summer is festival season, and Sardinia really knows how to throw a party.

The Isole che Parlano (Talking Islands) Festival in Gallura takes place across several towns in September, bringing together traditional Sardinian culture and contemporary music and art from around the world. Meanwhile, the Sant Miquel Festival in Alghero also kicks off in September, featuring religious…