4 May 2012
Nature in Sardinia
Among the beaches of Sardinia, the
Dunes of Piscinas, near
Arbus, are among the most fascinating. And in fact,
UNESCO declared them
World Heritage. They are so large that go over two miles inland and can reach 100 feet tall (which makes them among the highest in Europe).
It 's the perfect place for long, quiet walks in nature, especially in the early hours of the morning: this is the ideal time to spot deer and the other species that cross the beach to return to their shelters in the groves of juniper. The fauna and flora found in this environment a great refuge: here, between June and July, nests the
Caretta Caretta, one of the most protected species of turtle in Italy. And you can also see various birds of prey like golden eagles and peregrine falcons.
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Food in Sardinia
The Mustazzoleddus are typical biscuits of Sardinia, the area of origin is of Sardinia's western part where surely the most famous town is Oristano but there may be several variations of this recipe. The mustazzoledus are typical biscuits of Sardinia very tasty and well-worth the taste and perhaps it is suggestible to match a sweet wine for meditation a Sardinian one of course such as: the Argiolas (more…)
30 January 2012
Food in Sardinia
They are called zippole or zippulas, typical sweets of Sardinia. Or rather, they are the sweets of Carnival of Oristano. Their preparation follows the folk celebrations of Candlemas and the time leading up to the celebrations of Sa Sartiglia (provided this year for the period February 19 to 21).
But for those with a sweet tooth, it has also allowed the preparation of "off season".
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4 January 2012
Events in Sardinia
Candelora (Candlemas), a very popular tradition all around Sardinia, has a strong meaning in
Oristano: indeed, each year on February the 2nd, in this town the religious celebrations joins the investiture ceremony of the two Componidoris that will lead the Sartiglia.
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30 December 2011
Sport in Sardinia
Wind and sea: the two things that kitesurf lovers know well and weigh in order to choose the best spots where to fly their board, inflate their kite and fill the adrenaline. Sardinia also knows these two elements which have always been part of its landascape.
There are those who cross oceans and take 24 hours flight to find the optimal conditions for this water sport which is increasing its popularity among the bravest. But, there is no need to go to the other part of world to fly off into the waves, you can stay comfortably in Italy: you just need one of the ferries to Sardinia. Whether in spring, summer or winter.
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