Ilbono

This small Sardinian community is home to just over 2,000 residents, offering the kind of quiet, close-knit environment many retirees seek when moving abroad. The intimate scale means you’ll likely become familiar with local faces quickly, though this also means services may be limited compared to larger towns.

An important practical consideration is that there is no train station in Ilbono, so you’ll need reliable access to a car or be comfortable relying on local bus services for getting around. This could affect your ability to reach larger towns easily, particularly if you eventually prefer not to drive.

Healthcare is a significant factor to weigh. While we cannot confirm that an English-speaking GP is available in town, this is something you should investigate thoroughly before deciding to relocate here. You may need to travel for medical appointments or develop Italian language skills to communicate with local doctors.

Ilbono could suit retirees who value peaceful surroundings, are comfortable with limited infrastructure, and have sorted their transportation needs. However, the absence of a train station and uncertainty around English-speaking medical care mean this choice requires careful planning and realistic expectations about daily life in a very small Sardinian town.