Sardinia is an ideal destination for a vacation with the whole family. The culture, art, and sea fascinate and conquer the hearts of all adults and children…but not only that! In fact, there are many attractions that the island dedicates to children, from contact with nature and history to entertainment and water parks. Here’s what to do in Sardinia with children to enjoy a unique, memorable vacation!
MINIATURE SARDINIA
Located in Tuili, the amusement park is a wonderful attraction to live an experience in Sardinia with children. The proposals combine play and learning, with activities dedicated to dinosaurs, the local flora and fauna, astronomy and the discovery of the nuraghe.
The family package is dedicated to living a complete and fun experience in Sardinia with children, including many interactive activities and a real journey through history.
The “Sardegna in miniatura” park is located in the locality Riu Lardi in Tuili. It is only 40 minutes away by car from Orroli!
For more information, you can contact Sardegna in Miniatura at +39 3701357035.
Nuraghe arrubiu
Nuraghe arrubiu is one of the main attractions of Orroli, and a perfect place to enjoy your vacation in Sardinia with your children. Besides practicing activities, such as walking and trekking, it is possible to discover many characteristics of the history of Orroli and Sardinia, simply by walking inside the nuraghe. The organization offers many activities for schools, such as simulated excavation lessons and creative workshops.
For further information, you can contact the office at +39 3297867983.
WATER PLAYGROUND ILIDARAB
To cool off and have some fun without having to go to the seashore, there is the water playground Iliadarab! Located just a short distance from the park Sardegna in miniatura, it is also excellent for a stop after a morning dedicated to the discovery of the heart of the island. Near the water park, you can find the park of the giara and the nuragic complex of Barumini.
Inside the park there are slides, hydromassage, sports fields, and refreshment kiosks. There’s relaxation for adults and great fun for children!
This proposal to experience Sardinia with children is located in Via del Parco in Baradili about 45 minutes away from Orroli.
For more information, you can call +39 07831782240.
The green train
The little green trains are a feature of this area of Sardinia. They will highly enrich your family vacation. Used by those who go trekking in Sardinia, it is an excellent and fun way to discover various parts of the island without having to drive. There are many options to choose from in order to try a wide array of food and wine while exploring the island.
The green train will take you to the sea or mountains in an amazing trip for the whole family. Among the available itineraries that we recommend for vacations in Sardinia with children is the Madas-Laconi, which inspired the book “Mare e Sardegna” (Sea and Sardinia). Among the destinations of the itinerary, we find, for example, Isili, a small town situated on the Is Borrocus Lake. Here, there is a bike path and walls that are suitable for activities such as climbing, fishing, and canoeing.
For more information, please call +39 06862681.
Jade Park
For those who want to escape from the pace of the city, especially if they live in large cities like Rome, Milan, or Turin, the Parco della Giara is the perfect place for a vacation in Sardinia with children. Here, you can visit more than 4,500 hectares with more than 350 botanical species.
However, the real stars of the Parco della Giara are the animals: in fact, there are more than 100 species, such as the beautiful horses and foals that inhabit this place.
The Parco della Giara is situated 45 minutes from Orroli, in Giara di Gesturi.
For more information, you can contact the Park at +39 0709364277.
Mulargia Lake
Near Orroli, there is also Mulargia Lake, a place that can also be visited thanks to the Trenino Verde (green train) passing on the Flumendosa. Among the many activities that can be done in this place, the favorite for tourists of all ages is fishing. Here, in fact, there are many varieties of fauna, such as kingfishers and turtles as well as freshwater fish.
It is a perfect place just a few steps from Orroli where you can discover nature and relax.
Agritourism Sa Sienda
For the season 2021, the agritourism Sa Sienda also welcomes children with activities designed for an unforgettable summer in Sardinia with children. Located near the Nuraghe Arrubiu, it offers packages for summer camps for children to enjoy the experience of being immersed in nature and the farm life. It is a Summer Camp to discover Sardinia on a child’s scale! The price is €150 from Monday to Thursday with lunch and a snack or €110.00 with a snack only!
The initiative is aimed at children who are 5 to 12 years old and who will carry out activities such as the garden, contact with goats and donkeys, and gastronomic activities such as baking bread and making cheese.
For more information, you can contact Sa Sienda at +39 3289372510.
To enjoy your vacation in Sardinia with children and escape from the city, discover Orroli, Sa Pardina, and all the wonders that make this area of the island an enchanted place for the young and old alike.
