THE LOWDOWN

1/ FLY Easyjet flies direct from London Gatwick to Cagliari from £140 return. Flight time is 2hr40min. 2/ STAY Nightly rates at Chia Laguna resort between April 20 and May 1, 2017, from €129 per person, including breakfast and use of the spa. chialaguna resort.com 3/ WARM UP The sandy trail to the nearby beach is close to the hotel. 4/ SIGHTSEE A walk up the steps of the 13-metre Torre di Chia is worth the effort.