Sardinia, Italy
Buying property in Sardinia
Sardinia is not just the Costa Smeralda. Inland stone stazzi, Gallura granite farmhouses, and Barbagia mountain villages offer a very different island at very different prices.
Updated February 2026
Sardinia
Regional guides
Running Costs
Annual taxes and ownership costs specific to Sardinia.
›What are the typical running costs for a property in Sardinia?
Planning & Rural Rules
Zoning and building rules specific to Sardinia.
›What planning rules apply to rural properties in Sardinia?
What It's Really Like
Year-round living and practical realities in Sardinia.
›What is it really like to live in Sardinia year-round?
Italy country guide
These regional guides cover what varies locally. For national-level rules — buying process, legal framework, taxes — see the full Italy country guide.
Italy buying guide — taxes, legal & process