Lanusei accommodation from NZ$169

The Hotel Genna e Masoni is located 11 kilometres from the centre of Lanusei. Another accommodation option is the Cala Luas Resort, which is positioned 11 kilometres away. The Hotel La Vela, as well as the Perdepera Resort, are some other accommodation options worth looking into around Lanusei.

Don't hit the road before taking a look at what there is to see and do in the rest of the region. Sardinia is blessed with beaches and forests, as well as common Sardinia tourist sights like the ruins, traditional villages and old towns. Or join the locals mountain biking, rock climbing and mountain climbing while you are here.

It is well known that we Aussies just love to have a good time, so consider extending your stay and check out the San Gemiliano Beach, Orri Beach and Cea Beach, which you'll find in Tortoli, 12 kilometres to the northeast of Lanusei. The Locanda degli Artisti and Hotel Poseidonia are some of the long and short-stay options in Tortoli. Or, you could stay in Villasimius, 80 kilometres to the south of Lanusei, where you can pick from the Green Village Resort and Hotel Dell'Ancora. The Archaeological Museum, Campus Beach and Simius Beach are some of the most popular attractions to see when visiting Villasimius.

Before you head home, why not spend an afternoon cheering along with local sports obsessives at a local match? Stadio Sant'Elia is 80 kilometres to the southwest of Lanusei. The Caesar's and the Elia's are near the action.

If you're travelling into or out of Elmas Airport and looking to stay nearby, try the Residence Monte Grappa or the Sardegna Hotel.