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It’s designed to balance beach time, light sightseeing, scenic drives, family adventures, and delicious food that both kids and parents will enjoy."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Please note this is simply a suggested guide to help with planning. We always recommend doing your own research to tailor the trip to your family’s interests, travel style, and pace."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"🌙 Day 1 – Arrival into Olbia (Evening) + Drive to Alghero"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Evening", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n✈️ Arrive at "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>".\n\n🚗 Collect your rental car and begin the drive to "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Alghero", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>".\n\n🛣 Expect roughly "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"1 hr 45 – 2 hrs 15", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" depending on traffic and route.\n\n🛑 Optional quick stop: pick up snacks, drinks, and essentials before leaving Olbia to make the journey easier with kids.\n\n🏨 Arrive in Alghero, check in, and keep the first night nice and simple.\n\n🍽 Easy dinner suggestion: choose a relaxed pizza or pasta restaurant close to your accommodation so everyone can unwind after travelling.\n\n🌙 If you still have energy, enjoy a short evening stroll along the harbour or the Old Town walls for your first glimpse of Alghero by night."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"🏖 Day 2 – Alghero Beach Morning + Old Town Sunset"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Morning", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🏝 Head to "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Spiaggia del Lido di San Giovanni", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", Alghero’s main beach, with soft sand and shallow water that’s ideal for families.\n\n☕ Grab a coffee along the promenade while the kids enjoy the beach."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Afternoon", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🍦 Stop for gelato at "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Gelateria K2", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>".\n\n🛍 Spend some time exploring the charming, family-friendly streets of "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Alghero Old Town", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", which are easy and mostly flat for walking."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Evening", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🌅 Take a sunset walk along the "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Bastioni", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", Alghero’s beautiful sea walls with some of the best views in town.\n\n🍽 Dinner at "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Trattoria Maristella", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" for authentic Sardinian seafood and pasta."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"🛥 Day 3 – Neptune’s Grotto + Le Bombarde Beach"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Morning", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n⛵ Take a boat trip from Alghero port to "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Neptune’s Grotto (Grotta di Nettuno)", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", one of Sardinia’s most impressive natural attractions, known for its dramatic limestone formations and underground caves.\n\n💡 Alternative: Drive to "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Capo Caccia", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" and walk down the famous "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"654-step staircase", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" for spectacular views. This option is better suited to older children and confident walkers."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Afternoon", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🏖 Spend the afternoon at "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Le Bombarde Beach", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" or "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Lazzaretto Beach", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", both known for their clear turquoise water and family-friendly feel.\n\n🍔 Enjoy an easy lunch at one of the beach bars or cafés."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Evening", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🍕 Dinner at "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Lu Furat", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", a local favourite for wood-fired pizza.\n\n🌙 Afterwards, enjoy a gentle stroll along the marina, especially lovely in summer when there are often stalls and music."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"🚗 Day 4 – Bosa Day Trip + Scenic Coastal Drive"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Morning", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🌄 Set off on one of Sardinia’s most scenic drives from Alghero to "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Bosa", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", a colourful riverside town around 45 minutes to 1 hour away.\n\n🏰 Visit "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Bosa Castle (Castello Malaspina)", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" for lovely views over the town and coastline.\n\n📸 Wander through the pastel-coloured streets and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Afternoon", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🍝 Stop for lunch in Bosa at a local trattoria.\n\n🏖 If the family feels like more beach time, head to "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Bosa Marina", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" for a relaxed afternoon by the sea."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Evening", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🚗 Drive back to Alghero along the coastal road.\n\n🍽 Keep dinner simple back in town with a casual restaurant or takeaway after a full day out."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"🌊 Day 5 – Beach Day at Porto Ferro or Maria Pia"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Morning", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n☀️ Enjoy a slower start before heading out for a classic Sardinian beach day.\n\n🏖 Choose between "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Maria Pia Beach", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", known for its soft sand and shallow water, or "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Porto Ferro", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", which has a wilder, more scenic feel and plenty of space."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Afternoon", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🪣 Spend the afternoon swimming, building sandcastles, and relaxing.\n\n🥪 Pack a beach picnic or stop at a nearby café for lunch.\n\n🌲 Maria Pia’s pine forest area can be especially handy for a little shade with younger children."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Evening", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🍦 Head back to Alghero for showers and gelato.\n\n🍽 Dinner in the Old Town, where you can enjoy a laid-back family meal in one of the pretty piazzas."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"⛵ Day 6 – Boat Day or Family Adventure Day"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Morning", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🛥 For a memorable final full day, choose a "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"family boat excursion", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" along the coast to discover hidden coves and swimming spots.\n\n💡 If you’d rather stay on land, opt for a relaxed adventure day with mini exploring, scenic viewpoints, and beach hopping around the Alghero coastline."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Afternoon", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🏖 Stop for swimming and lunch by the sea.\n\n📷 This is a great day to soak up Sardinia’s natural beauty and enjoy some of the clearest water on the island."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Evening", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🌅 Return to Alghero for one final sunset walk.\n\n🍽 Choose a special final dinner with fresh seafood, pasta, or traditional Sardinian dishes to round off the trip."}]}, {"type"=>"heading", "level"=>3, "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"✈️ Day 7 – Relaxed Morning + Drive Back to Olbia for Departure"}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Morning", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n☀️ Enjoy a slow breakfast and one final wander through Alghero.\n\n🧿 If time allows, stop by "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Mercato Civico di Alghero", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" to pick up local treats such as honey, olive oil, biscuits, or other Sardinian goodies to bring home.\n\n🏖 Depending on your flight time, you may even fit in a quick beach stop or promenade walk."}]}, {"type"=>"paragraph", "children"=>[{"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Later", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"\n\n🚗 Drive back to "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"Olbia Airport", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>", allowing around "}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>"2–2.5 hours", "bold"=>true}, {"type"=>"text", "value"=>" including fuel return and car drop-off time.\n\n✈️ Depart Sardinia."}]}]}

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