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eSIM for Sardinia
Sardinia is a large island with famous beaches on the coast and a sparse, mountainous interior. Coastal towns are well covered, and the roads and coves between them are less so.
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1 GB
7 days
$2.49 $2.49/GB
3 GB
30 days −60%
$2.99 $0.99/GB
5 GB
30 days −64%
$4.49 $0.89/GB
10 GB
Popular30 days −72%
$6.99 $0.69/GB
20 GB
30 days −75%
$12.49 $0.59/GB
50 GB
Best value30 days −81%
$23.99 $0.49/GB
Sardinia: what to know before you go
- Arriving
- Cagliari, Olbia and Alghero are the main airports, and ferries run from Genoa, Livorno and Civitavecchia. A rental car is the usual way to get around.
- Beaches
- Some famous coves limit visitors or need a booking in summer, and some are reached only by boat or on foot. Check the rules before you go.
- The interior
- The Barbagia mountains and the long stretches between villages have patchy coverage. Download offline maps.
- Boat trips
- Trips to La Maddalena and the Gulf of Orosei leave from small ports and depend on the weather. Operators confirm by message.
How much data you need
A week of driving, maps and photos takes about 4 GB.
Written . Opening rules, fees, prices at attractions and event dates change, so check the official site before you rely on them.
Sardinia: when people go
- 1 to 4 May 2027: Feast of Sant'Efisio
- Cagliari's biggest festival carries the statue of Saint Efisio from the Stampace district to Nora, near Pula, and back over four days, with pilgrims on foot, on horseback and in ox-drawn carts. The centre of Cagliari and the road towards Pula are crowded, so check the route and times on your phone and book rooms early.
- July and August 2027: peak season and Ferragosto
- Ferries from the mainland are fully booked in July and August, and 15 August 2027 is a Sunday, so buy and save tickets early. Boat trips from Cala Gonone to the Gulf of Orosei coves should be booked at least 48 hours ahead in summer.
- November 2026 to March 2027: low season
- On the east coast around the Gulf of Orosei, many boat operators, beach bars and seasonal restaurants close from about November to March, and local guides disagree on the exact months. Message a hotel or operator before you drive to a remote coast, and download maps for the drive.
Italy eSIM 2026: prices, network and coverage
10 plans, from $2.49 (1 GB, 7 days) to $23.99 (50 GB, 30 days). Networks: Iliad 5G, TIM 5G, and Wind 5G.
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $2.49 | $2.49 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $2.99 | $1.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $4.49 | $0.90 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $6.99 | $0.70 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $12.49 | $0.62 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $23.99 | $0.48 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | $7.17 | $2.39 per day |
| Unlimited | 7 days | $16.04 | $2.29 per day |
| Unlimited | 15 days | $33.24 | $2.22 per day |
| Unlimited | 30 days | $61.25 | $2.04 per day |
- Network
- Iliad 5G, TIM 5G, Wind 5G
- Top-up
- Yes, from the app, on the same eSIM
- Validity starts
- At the first connection at your destination
- Install by
- Shown on your order. An eSIM that is never installed expires
- Your number
- Stays active, plans are data only
- Hotspot
- Uses the same plan data, no separate charge
- After the daily allowance
- Day passes slow down to 500 Kbps
Questions about Sardinia
- Will I have signal at the remote beaches?
- Often not at the most isolated coves and trail heads. Download maps and the tide or weather information before you set out.
- How much does an eSIM for Sardinia cost?
- Sardinia uses the Italy plans, because an eSIM belongs to a country and not to a city. Plans start at $2.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. There are 10 plans, from 1 GB to 50 GB, plus unlimited day passes.
- Do I need a local SIM card in Sardinia?
- No. The eSIM is a SIM card in digital form: you install it from a QR code before you leave, and there is nothing to buy at the airport or swap in your phone.
- How is it different from roaming in Sardinia?
- If your SIM is from the EU, roaming here costs the same as at home, within the data your plan allows abroad. The eSIM helps when that allowance runs out, or when your line is from outside the EU: then your carrier usually charges by the day or by the megabyte.
- Which networks does the Sardinia eSIM use?
- Wigoo connects to Iliad, TIM, and Wind, with 5G where it is available. Each plan lists the operators it uses.
- Can I add more data?
- Yes. You top up the same eSIM from the app, without installing a new one.
- Do I keep my phone number?
- Yes. Plans are data only, so your usual line stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working as always.
- When do the validity days start?
- Not when you buy and not when you install: the days start counting when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination for the first time. A 30 day plan gives you 30 days from that first connection.
- How long do I have to install the eSIM?
- An eSIM that is never installed expires. The "Install by" date is shown on your order, on the site and in the app, so you can buy ahead of your trip. Install it before that date, on Wi-Fi.
- Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot?
- Data used through a personal hotspot comes out of the same plan, and Wigoo does not charge it separately. A laptop uses far more data than a phone, so for work a day pass or a bigger plan is safer.
- What happens when the data runs out?
- Plans are prepaid, so there are no extra charges: when the data is used up, the connection stops until you add more from the app. Day passes give a daily allowance at full speed, then continue at reduced speed (500 Kbps) until the next day.
- When should I install the eSIM?
- Before you leave, on Wi-Fi. When you land, set the Wigoo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.