Mara accommodation from NZ$187

The Hotel Royal is 20 kilometres from the main part of Mara. Another alternative is the Maison Tresnuraghes, which can be found 25 kilometres away. Other options in the area include the Hotel Palazzo Sa Pischedda and the Bosa Guest House.

You'd have to be a goose to head off without exploring all the other fabulous attractions on offer in Sardinia. Sardinia is marked by beaches, as well as common Sardinia tourist sights like the ruins and traditional villages. In this section of Italy, energetic types can enjoy mountain biking and rock climbing.

Don't shoot through before you have checked out the Lido Beach, Church of St. Francis and Coral Museum in Alghero. The Villa Maria Pia and Camping Village Laguna Blu are just some of the great hotel alternatives in Alghero. 35 kilometres to the south of Mara, you'll also find Abbasanta, home to the Hotel Su Baione and Country Hotel Mandra Edera. If you're staying in Abbasanta, don't miss the Nuraghe Losa Archaeological Site and Church of Santa Caterina.

Fertilia Airport is located 35 kilometres from central downtown Mara. If you choose to stay close by, you can easily book a room at the La Yucca or the Camping Village Laguna Blu.