Evening before

Wedding Day

Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta

Ceremony

Hotel Su Gologone

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Wedding Party

Q + A

We would so love to celebrate with you on the day. However, we completely appreciate that Sardinia is a plane ride away and it might not be possible for you, which we can completely understand so do just let us know. We have suggested a range of accommodation options below for the night of and surrounding nights to the wedding, including our wedding venue. For those who would like to make a holiday out of it, we have also recommended some of our favourite places to visit and stay in Sardinia on the next page titled "Holiday Recommendations". If you continue to the bottom of this page, we have included some information about transport and how to get here (including nearest airport).

Hotels

The reception will take place at Hotel Su Gologone and as such we have access to a generous discount on all room bookings on the night of the wedding and surrounding nights. If you enter our code - Wedding5926 - you will receive a 40% discount on the per night rate on the website.

Su Gologone Experience Hotel

This is a classic Sardinian agriturismo (local farm stay type B&amp;B) which has good reviews and is relatively reasonably priced. It is also within a 5 minute drive or 30 minute walk from Hotel Su Gologone. Rooms are not yet available for 2026 but prices for this year were around £130 per night.

Agriturismo Guthiddai

A great self catering option very close to the reception venue (a 5 minute drive and 40 minute walk away) and has a pool!

Dimora S’Ena Manna

Another self-catering AirBnB option, which also has a pool. This is better suited for larger groups as it sleeps up to 10 people. It is also close to the reception venue, being only a 15 minute drive away.

Villa Tatiana

Great priced hotel about 20ish minutes drive from the reception venue.

Hotel Ristorante S'Enis Monte Maccione

Oliena is a town about a 10 minute drive from the reception venue and is a great option for the night of the wedding, although we wouldn't recommend staying here for any more than a couple of nights as there is not too much to do here. It is also the town where the ceremony will take place. There are lots of accommodation options here and I would recommend following the website link to view various options available on Booking.com.

Oliena hotels

Dorgali is another town which would be a good option to stay for the night of the wedding. It is about 20 minutes drive from the reception venue and you can follow the website link to view hotels available in this area on Booking.com. Whilst there is not too much to do in Dorgali itself, it is a 10 minute drive down the hill to Cala Gonone, which is a great spot for exploring the coast of Baunei and this has some of the very best beaches in Sardinia.

Dorgali Hotels

Getting there

The nearest airport to the wedding venue is Olbia airport, with multiple flights a day leaving from major London airports. It is about an hour drive to the wedding venue from the airport. Alternatively, you can also fly to Cagliari airport or Alghero airport (again, with multiple flights from London a day) but it is about a two hour drive to the wedding venue from these airports.

Car rental and Taxis

There are various car hire options available from Olbia airport. For those that are able to drive, we would recommend renting a car in order to make the most of getting around the island and visiting some of its best spots. From Olbia airport to our wedding venue it is a relatively simple drive on a good A road and there are generally good roads along the whole of the north east coast. The public transport is fairly limited in Sardinia but of course taxis remain an option and do let us know if you are not renting a car and we will try and loop you up with those that are in a similar position (or are driving and getting a similar flight to you) to help reduce taxi costs through sharing.

Travel

If you were inclined to extend your trip and make a holiday out of it, we have included some suggestions below of where to stay, things to do, best beaches and places to eat. In case helpful, we've also included a map of some key hotspots!

Cala Gonone

Cala Gonone is a great spot to base yourself both for the wedding (it's only 30 minutes away from the wedding venue) and as a base to explore some of the best beaches Sardinia has to offer. It's a fairly lively town, with a good selection of restaurants, an evening market and live music. During the day, you can rent a boat or jump on a ferry to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Baunei coast. Most of these beaches are mainly accessible by boat (although for the more adventurous, you can reach some of these beaches by challenging hikes) and you can opt to jump on a ferry, rent a boat with a skipper, or rent a boat to drive yourself (for which you only require a driving licence). You just need to walk down to the harbour where there are lots of little huts from which you can select your boat option. Beaches: Cala Luna is probably the most famous beach and the closest, although this makes it fairly busy. It is known for its caves. If you want to avoid the crowds, we would suggest visiting earlier or later in the day. Our favourite beach (and the furthest away) is Cala Goloritze - the water is crystal clear and offers the most amazing snorkelling. Cala Mariolou is another beautiful beach with brilliant snorkelling and should not be missed if you're in this area! Caves: Sardinian's underground cave and river network is a bit of a mystery and we would definitely recommend visiting some whilst staying in Cala Gonone. Directly from Cala Gonone's harbour you can visit the Grotta del Bue Marino via ferry. If you have a car, you can also visit Grotta di Ispinigoli, one of the most famous caves in Sardinia that contains one of the tallest stalagmites in the world. History: Nuraghi are dotted across the island of Sardinia and you should always be able to spot the next Nuraghe from the top of the neighbouring Nuraghe. They are an example of bronze age architecture unique to Sardinia. You can probably find a nuraghe to visit wherever you're staying and we would suggest googling the nearest one and selecting one that takes your fancy! A particularly notable one is Complesso Nuragico Di Nuraghe Mannu. Another option, particularly good for kids, is Parco Museo S'abba frisca, an open air museum dedicated to showing visitors about Sardinian life and history. Wineries: There are lots of vineyards for wine tastings in this area, particularly in the countryside around Oliena and Dorgali, both of which are not far from Cala Gonone. Restaurants: There are lots of great restaurants to choose from in Cala Gonone. Our favourite restaurant in Cala Gonone is Ristorante 4 Mori Cala Gonone (a great mix of local Sardinian meat and seafood options). Ristorante Il Pescatore is another good seafood option. Sa Cuchina Piccola Osteria Enoteca is also well regarded.

La Maddalena

La Maddalena is a stunning archipelago at the very top of Sardinia made up of several islands offering Caribbean style fine white sand beaches with crystal clear water and incredible snorkelling. The best base for exploring these islands is a lively port town called Palau on the mainland but you can also stay on the main island which the archipelago is named after (Maddalena). You can access the islands via a short 20 minute boat ride from Palau, either by ferry or renting a boat (with or without skipper). Beaches: The archipelago has so many beautiful beaches, our favourite island with the best beaches in our opinion is Spargi. Most of the islands are nature reserves and therefore protected with limited (if any) inhabitants. There is also a famous pink beach on the island of Budelli. The main island called Maddalena has a charming little town with shops, cafes and restaurants which is lovely to wander around too. There are also plenty of amazing beaches on the mainland around Palau in this area of Sardinia. One of our favourites is Spiagga di Cala li Cossi which is accessible via a nice gentle hike on a coastal path. Palau is also a great spot for exploring the world famous beaches of the Costa Smerelda. Restaurants and wineries: Palau has lots of great restaurants and cafes to choose from and the food is generally great all across Sardinia. Agruiturismos are a great opportunity to sample tradituional Sardinian food but be prepared for huge portions and plenty of courses. There are lots of great wineries to explore in the Arzachena region around Palau too, one well known vineyard is Cantine Surrau. Wherever you stay we would recommend sampling the famous Sardinian Cannonau red wine and the traditional Sardinian digestivo Mirto (best served ice cold). If you are looking for less tradition but for dinner and drinks in a cool setting, you may want to visit Le Terrazze Ritual - an open air restaurant within the ruins of a castle (there is also a bar and nightclub if that takes your fancy!). History: Again, you can definitely visit Nuraghi in this area and we would suggest just googling the nearest to you.

Olbia and surrounding area

Olbia is the nearest airport to the wedding venue and, whilst we wouldn't recommend staying in Olbia itself, the area around Olbia is a great place to stay and explore if you're spending some extra time in Sardinia before or after the wedding. Isola Tavolara: The main draw from our perspective is the island of Tavolara, which was at one point the smallest kingdom of the world with its royal family buried in a cemetery on the middle of the island. Now it is largely a nature reserve that offers amazing snorkelling (although the North side is inaccessible as it is a NATO base). You can access Tavolara by a short 15 minute ferry or by renting a boat (with or without skipper) both from Porto San Paolo. The South side is made up of a large sandy spit, with lots of beaches, rock pools and little coves to explore if you keep walking to the end (i.e., away from the main rock). Alternatively, if you walk straight across to the west side of the island right under the rock (i.e., the opposite side to where you get off the ferry) you will find a pebbly beach that is fantastic for snorkelling from. There is also a beach bar and restaurant on Tavolara. If you do end up renting your own boat and snorkelling is high on your agenda, you should definitely visit the neighbouring island to Tavolara, called Molara. You can anchor your boat just off of Molara in the "piscina" and the visibility here is exceptional and lots of sea life. Beaches near Tavolara: In addition to the beaches on Tavolara, there are also lots of great beaches with views of Tavolara, including Punta Molara Beach, Cala Brandinchi and Spiagga di lu Impostu. Porto San Paolo: As mentioned above, this is the port town which you can access Tavolara from. As such, it's a great place to base yourself if you're keen on exploring Tavolara itself or the beaches overlooking Tavolara. It has a really good restaurant right in the harbour overlooking Tavolara called Ristorante Il Portolano. It also has an exceptional gelateria (Gelateria Mimmo e Agnese) which you drive past on your way into the town centre. Budoni: Budoni is another town about a 20 minute drive from Porto San Paolo. It's not quite as pretty but it has a market every evening, lots of restaurant options and often there is some sort of Sardinian festival that you can stumble upon / attend. Budoni has a wide sandy beach (great for kids) and various watersport activities are available. Our favourite restaurant in the town centre is Ristorantino Lu Stazzu and there are lots of agruiturismos you can visit around Budoni. There is also a fantastic restaurant in the pinewood forest overlooking the sea next to Budoni beach called Shardana, which we would highly recommend.

Alghero and surrounding area

Alghero: If you do end up flying into Alghero airport, you might want to use it as an opportunity to spend some time exploring the North West of Sardinia. Alghero itself, whilst touristy, is a great place to explore - it's a lively city in the evening with a beautiful walled old town in the centre. Stintino: Stintino is just over an hour drive from Alghero and offers absolutely breath-taking fine white sand beaches. Asinara: From Stintino you will be able to see the island of Asinara (i.e., "donkey inhabited"). Jack visited here recently and recommends it very highly both for its amazing beaches and water but also the very high population of exceptionally friendly wild donkeys!

Holiday Recommendations

Registry

We are so excited to celebrate in such a special place with the people we love most and your presence is the greatest gift. As such, we request no gifts please as we are so grateful for you coming and the time and travel involved. If you still insist on a gift, you can find our short registry <a href="https://www.weddingshop.com/Buy/View/259948" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. However, we cannot stress enough that it is not at all expected!

Gifts

We will share the link to our wedding photos here following the wedding!

Issabella & Tristan

Issabella & Tristan

I&T

Evening before

Wedding Day

2:30 PM

Ceremony

4:00 PM

Reception