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Sardinia has so much to offer visitors, all the year round, whether you wish to relax or sightsee, whatever the weather! Sardinia has it all.
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BEACHES
Sardinia has some of the finest white sandy beaches and clearest translucent turquoise sea in the Mediterranean, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. |
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MOUNTAINS
The contrasting mountainous interior has far reaching views of the island from the summits of Monte Limbara in the north, from Punta La Marmora in the Gennargentu Mountains south of Nuoro in the east, and from the Sarrabus mountains just north of Cagliari in the south. There are lakes, waterfalls, gorges, fascinating geology and the native flora and fauna to discover.
FASCINATING ROCK FORMATIONS
Created by wind erosion there are some incredible rock formations throughout the island. Look out for the Bear Rock at Capo d’Orso, the Valley of the Moon at Capo Testa on the northern tip of the island and the Arco dell’Angelo just north of Cagliari in the south.
STUNNING COASTAL DRIVES
There are scenic drives with breathtaking views out to the Sardinian islands and Corsica, along the Costa Smeralda and from Villasimius to Costa Rei to name but a few. |
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BOAT TRIPS
This is the best way to see the islands, coves and grottos off the coast of Sardinia. Don’t miss the uninhabited islands of the Archipelago of Maddalena, the opportunity of visiting Corsica by ferry from Santa Teresa, the stunning Grotto di Bue Marina near Cala Gonone and the little isles of Cavoli and Serpentara with a wealth of marine life lying off Villasimius in the south.
VINEYARDS
For tours and wine tasting, Sella & Mosca in Alghero is one of the largest vineyards in Europe with an excellent repertoire of wines. Also Oliena, situated in the mountainous eastern Barbagia region, is held in high esteem by the mainland Italians for its heady, fruity Cannonau wines. In the south, Dolinova north of Cagliari produces sweet Muscatel wines.
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BIRD WATCHING
There are numerous possibilities: On the island of Caprera in the north the peregrine falcon, tufted cormorant and some rare gulls can be spotted; On the north west coast between Bosa and Capo Caccia near Alghero, you may be lucky to see the rare bearded or griffon vultures; In Oristano in the west, the lagoons attracts thousands of pink flamingos in the autumn and is a haven for the purple heron, coot, shelduck, buzzard and feathered tamarisk; On the south western tip of the island you will find heron, cormorant, purple moorhen and peregrine falcon and in the mountains behind, partridge and wild duck. |
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SCENIC TRAIN
'Il Trenino Verde' (The Little Green Train) scenic railway provides a different way to see the interior of Sardinia. There are 3 narrow gauge scenic routes from Palau to Tempio in the north, Bosa to Macomer in the centre and Arbatax to Mandas in the east. The trains travel through areas where the natural surroundings are still unspoilt, crossing forests, skirting lakes and coastlines and passing by ancient monuments. |
TOWNS & VILLAGES, SHOPS & MARKETS
A wealth of shopping awaits you throughout the island ranging from the chic designer boutiques in Porto Cervo to traditional handicrafts, arts and crafts, ceramics, embroidered linen, cork and coral products to be found in all the villages and towns. Weekly markets, offering local produce and traditional wares, take place in most large towns throughout the year. Alghero particularly has an excellent range of shops, including designer boutiques, department store, daily fruit and flower markets and weekly antiques stalls. Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia, similarly offers excellent shopping with elegant boutiques and jewellers, museums, art galleries and monuments tracing the islands history.
Generally the shops are open from 9am to 1pm and 4pm to 8pm Monday to Saturday. Supermarkets are found in most large towns with a good range of products but remember this is Italy, not the UK!
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HISTORY & CULTURE
Sardinia has an ancient history for you to discover with Roman ruins and Nuraghi (mysterious stone dwellings or fortresses dating back 3,500 years), found throughout the island as a permanent reminder of its prehistoric occupation. There are numerous examples of Roman architecture as a catalogue of their dominance, ancient villages with a varied history to explore and archaeological sites to visit.
Alghero is enriched with both Catalan and Roman history with its old walled town, cobbled streets and ramparts with lookout towers, containing a wealth of architectural interest.
Barumini has the formidable Su Nuraxi complex and the Giara di Gesturi nearby has more Nuraghi to discover along with herds of semi-wild ponies.
Bitti in the Barbagia region practices local ancient traditions pursued by craftsmen and sheep farmers.
Cagliari, Sardinia’s capital city in the south, was founded by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians and is home to Sardinia’s National Archaeology Museum. The town displays medieval architecture and monuments tracing the islands history from its beginnings to modern day.
Codrongianos is in the heart of an area of archaeological interest just outside Sassari and makes an ideal base for visiting Basilicas and typical ruins.
Nora is considered to be one of the best examples in Sardinia of an ancient Roman provincial city with temples, baths and mosaic floor clearly visible and well worth visiting. |
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