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10 June 2015

A gastronomic tour of Sardinia, on the trail of the top chefs

The Mediterranean island of Sardinia has a wealth of traditions and extraordinary features, one of which is gastronomy. Sardinian cuisine is an expression of the land and its many facets, not only the physical environment and conditions, but also its isolation with respect to the Italian mainland, its culture and ancient traditions. (more…)

28 May 2015

Events in Sardinia

Rally Italia Sardinia 2015, 11th ‘til 14th June

Following the success of the rally held in Sardinia in 2014, the Italian trials for the World Rally Championship will be held in Sardinia, from 11th ‘til 14th June. This year, for the first time, each of the four historic provinces of Sardinia will be present (Cagliari, Oristano, Sassari, Nuoro), as well as Olbia-Tempio. As in 2014, this year’s edition of Rally Italia Sardinia will be hosted in Alghero, one of the most popular Sardinian tourist destinations with its Catalan-style old town, on the northwest coast of the island. (more…)

20 May 2015

Events in Sardinia

European Jazz Expo – July 2015 in Sardinia, Italy

The 10° edition of the European Jazz Expo is taking place in Sardinia from 2^nd ‘til 5^th July 2015. The venue for this year’s event is Riola Sardo, part of the Sinis peninsula, on the central west coast of the island. Guest musicians from the international jazz scene include the Japanese pianist Hiromi, performing with her trio, the Cuban composer and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and the Volca’n Quartet, with Giovanni Hidalgo, Armando Gola and Horacio El Negro Hernandez, and the British acid jazz band, Incognito. (more…)

14 May 2015

Culture in Sardinia

What to do in Sardinia in May: events for your diary

What to do in Sardinia in May: events for your diary The month of May in Sardinia, with its flowering landscapes and warm breezes, has many events programmed for all tastes. The main happenings on the island scheduled for May are as follows: MONUMENTI APERTI / OPEN MONUMENTS From 18th April until 31st May, the 19th edition of Monumenti Aperti is taking place across Sardinia. (more…)

10 April 2015

Centenarians in Teulada - photo Enrico Cambedda

Culture in Sardinia

Sardinia, elixir of long life: secrets to longevity.

Sardinia has recently been in the international press for its longevity statistics: the number of centenarians on the island is twenty times higher than in the US. Genetic studies in collaboration with the NIH have shown that circa 20 percent is due to genetics, with many other factors contributing. National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner, identifying Blue Zones around the world that have a high incidence of citizens living to and beyond the age of 100, has studied lifestyle habits in these areas for over a decade. (more…)