9 July 2012
Events in Sardinia
Just off the south-western coast of Sardinia the enchanting island of San Pietro emerges from the turquoize sea, a wonderful, wild, unspoilt paradise where nature reins supreme. There is only one settlement, the charming, old town of Carloforte, founded in the distant past by a group of Ligurian fishermen, and the island is overflowing with incredible natural wonders, from breathtaking beaches with multicoloured seabeds to rare wildlife, like falcons. (more…)
9 July 2012
Food in Sardinia
The name of this delicious speciality, that comes from the Ogliastra and Barbagia regions of central Sardinia, is rather unusual. As is mooted in a number of ancient Sardinian manuscripts, the term could be derived from a Byzantine word that might have referred to a round loaf or to a bird - perhaps a thrush - but nobody really knows. (more…)
6 July 2012
Events in Sardinia
Nora is an archaeological area less than 19 miles (30 km) from Cagliari that was founded by the Phoenicians and later inhabited by the Carthaginians and the Romans. It is situated on a promontory near Pula, a town famous for its wonderful sandy beaches and clear turquoize seas, and enjoys fabulous views of the surrounding area.
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6 July 2012
Music in Sardinia
Santa Teresa di Gallura is a small town on the northern tip of Sardinia popular with holiday makers from all over the world. It shares the Strait of Bonifacio with Corsica, an area where nature reins supreme and where it's quite common to see dolphins. (more…)
3 July 2012
Holidays in Sardinia
MONTEVECCHIO – PISCINAS – CALA DOMESTICA – MASUA – IGLESIAS
There is a long history of mining in Sardinia, stretching far back into the remote past. To visit mining area in the south-west of the island is to discover an area unspoilt be mass tourism and immersed in stunningly beautiful scenery that is sure to take your breath away.
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