Neoneli

This small Sardinian community of around 636 residents offers the quiet lifestyle many retirees seek when moving to Italy. The intimate scale of the town means you’ll quickly become familiar with local faces and rhythms, though it’s worth noting that an English-speaking GP has not been confirmed here, so you may need to arrange medical consultations through Italian-speaking practitioners or travel to larger nearby towns for specialists.

The absence of a train station is an important practical consideration. This means you’ll likely need a car to access wider services, shopping, and transport connections. However, for those who value genuine solitude and escape from tourist areas, this isolation can be precisely the appeal.

Neoneli suits retirees comfortable with limited English-language support and who have thought through healthcare arrangements in advance. It’s a place where daily life unfolds at a genuinely local pace, without the infrastructure or services of larger towns. If you’re looking for complete self-sufficiency and don’t mind distance from major amenities, this community could work well. But honest self-assessment about your practical needs and comfort with relative isolation should come first.