This picturesque island can offer a lot of interesting things for any tourist: breathtaking landscapes, untouched coastline with deserted beaches and clear turquoise sea, exclusive hotels ... Wherever you do not find yourself, there will be a stunning coastline with beautiful bays, amazing and not at all commercialized cities and villages with friendly and friendly locals, mountainous areas with wonderful views to the island, refreshing lakes and waterfalls, and, of course, interesting story and great architecture.
Those who have never been to Sardinia before expect to see a miniature replica of the Italian mainland. However, the second largest island in the Mediterranean is very different. Yes, politically it is part of Italy, but it has its own character and cultural characteristics. What Sardinia has in common with its Italian neighbor is the same passion for food and wine.
History, architecture ... every city in Sardinia is unique
Located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, practically on equal distance from the mainland of Italy and from the coast of North Africa, which provides it with a fairly mild climate. Sardinia, with its wide white sandy beaches and azure waters, can easily compete with the tropics. The location in the center means that over the centuries various civilizations have been noted on the island, from the Romans to the most recent visitors - the Catalans. Each nation has brought a piece of its history, adding something else to the unique mosaic of the island's culture: Roman ruins, Pisa churches, Spanish cathedrals ...
Seven different civilizations have left their mark on architecture capital of the island - Cagliari... The city's landmarks include the Roman amphitheater and the Cathedral, which is a mixture of Gothic and Baroque. The capital, as it should be, is quite noisy and cosmopolitan, but Oristano more calm and elegant. Alghero, in the north of Sardinia, has a fascinating history and keeps the memory of its Spanish colonialists. A strong touch of all Catalan can be seen everywhere, even the language is still spoken here. The city has a delightful old center that is a pleasure to walk through. Quite lively and attractive Iglesias also preserved the Spanish heritage.
Islands Sant "Antioco and San Pietro, off the coast of Southwest Sardinia, charming and not yet too spoiled by civilization. Nautical resort Santa Teresa offers tourists all its attractions and the beautiful coastline without a touch of polished shine Costa Smeralda... Further east is the picturesque coastline Palau and archipelago La Maddalena with a national park. Away from the coast, the landscape can be just as stunning with its pastoral exoticism: forested mountain peaks, valleys of citrus groves and pastures with herds of goats and sheep. Traditional culture can be seen in the heart of the island, where older women are still dressed in black. True, in some towns, frankly, it is rather boring and depressing. But most of the places are extraordinarily interesting, for example, a small but beautiful medieval city of Boza to the west, with very colorful rose gold buildings, unpolluted beaches and wildlife. Or Orgosolo, famous for its murales - paintings on the walls of houses.
Sardinia landmarks
But Sardinia is not only about sunshine, beautiful beaches and amazing landscapes. The culture, tradition and history of the ancient heritage add to the charm of this island and make it attractive all year round. Archaeological remains are found throughout the territory of Sardinia and testify to its great past. In the south, in the city Nora, stunning antique ruins can be seen. It was once an ancient Phoenician center, which was further developed in the Roman era.
Strange stone structures are scattered throughout the island. Call them nuragi are the oldest buildings in Sardinia. It is not known for certain when, by whom and for what they were built, but local residents believe that staying in these buildings has a beneficial effect on health. Maybe this is an ordinary bike for gullible tourists, but many believe and conduct "healing" sessions.
Sardinia beaches
Beaches with the finest white sand and turquoise-emerald waters, forest valleys, silent rocks, cozy harbors, charismatic cities - the charm of a vacation in Sardinia in its diversity. But still, the bulk of tourists come here for a beach holiday.
The north and northeast (from Stintino to Budoni) boasts many beautiful beaches. The east and south coasts are also very interesting: Gala Gonone, Arbatax, Muravera, Villasimius and Pula- great places for family vacations. Noisy, well-developed, touristy city Villasimius is an ideal base from which to explore the southern part of the island. The western coast has many kilometers of beaches: Porto Pino, Marina di Arbus... The latter is famous for the Piscinas beach with 60 meter high sand dunes. And, of course, Alghero with its underwater caves and grottoes that attract many diving enthusiasts. The beaches here are magnificent: long, with fine white sand, surrounded by lush vegetation. By the way, in Allegro you can buy coral jewelry, but you have to be ready to pay a decent amount for them, since prices start from 100 euros: what can you do, everything natural is expensive.
Some interesting facts
Everyone knows that the island gave its name to the fish. The sardonic smile also owes its origin to Sardinia, because it is on this island that a poisonous plant grows, causing paralysis with a frozen grimace of laughter on the face. Sardinia, along with Japanese island Okinawa has the highest rate of centenarians in the world, possibly thanks to its fantastically clean air and a peculiar diet, including even cheese with live fly larvae, which is considered a powerful aphrodisiac. It may be a coincidence, but the traditional greeting in Sardinia "kent" annos is a wish to live to be 100 years old.
Ringo Starr visited Sardinia in 1968 on the yacht of Peter Sellers. Listening to the captain's story about amazing creatures - octopuses, which arrange something like a garden of beautiful stones in front of their caves, the musician was so amazed that he almost immediately took a guitar and came up with a song. This is how The Beatles' "Octopus Garden" was born. Tiny island Asinara off the coast of Sardinia is home to a colony of 250 miniature white donkeys and, according to the 2001 census, only one person lives there.
Holidays in Sardinia are unique
Holidays in Sardinia are unique because this exquisite island is a magical mixture of amazing culture, magnificent beaches and picturesque landscapes that will surprise anyone, even the most sophisticated tourist. Read the book Sea and Sardinia, which Lawrence wrote in 1921, listen to the Beatles, and ... go to Sardinia!
The island of Sardinia is nestled in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, between French Corsica, Italian Sicily and the Spanish Balears. Legend has it that the island has a divine origin - it was here that the Creator set foot on earth, leaving his mark, in the place of his first step, and Sardinia arose.
The fabulous beauty of the island, the cleanest and transparent sea in Italy, natural corners untouched by civilization with white beaches, bays and secluded rocky coves, flocks of pink flamingos, healing air filled with the aromas of eucalyptus and myrtle - this is Sardinia. The island is both diverse and harmonious - rural outskirts are adjacent to modern cities; steep rocks, like giants, growing out of emerald waters, piercing the blue of the sky, are replaced by kilometers of golden sand dunes and shoals ...
Until now, it has not been established who the first inhabitants of Sardinia were, but each people on the fascinating island left their mark, their culture on it. Close contacts with the Iberian Peninsula date back to the second millennium BC. The population of the island uses different dialects in speech, but most of the inhabitants speak Italian. Due to its isolation from the mainland, Sardinia has managed to maintain its characteristic traditions. Residents of Sardinia are distinguished by generous hospitality, including towards foreigners, which is a kind of code of honor. Folklore and traditional handicrafts are preserved on the island. Every town and every village hosts annual festivals that showcase the art of horsemanship, exquisitely embroidered costumes, singing and dancing accompanied by a triple clarinet.
Agriculture and mining are the main sectors of the economy. Pastures occupy half of the island's land, and the people of Sardinia breed sheep and goats. In agriculture, sards give preference to the cultivation of wheat, barley, grapes, olives, and tobacco. In the coastal waters of the island, tuna, lobster and sardines are traditionally caught. Sardinia is rich in minerals such as zinc, copper, iron, lignite. Among other industries on the island are the textile industry and leather production.
It is not in vain that Sardinia is considered the most beautiful island in Italy - it is almost 2,000 km of coastline, where majestic cliffs and unique sandy beaches, washed by the clear azure sea, alternate. Since ancient times, Sardinia has been a kind of crossroads of numerous navigational routes, where various civilizations met, and even today the result of this mixture surprises and delights: the necropolises of the Phoenicians, amphitheaters and baths of the Romans, towers and fortresses of the Pisans and Genoese. - over 3,000 fortresses, Romanesque churches, gothic and baroque cathedrals.
The most amazing architectural monument of Sardinia (you will not see anything like it anywhere in the world!) Is Nuragi. Fortresses and stand-alone watchtowers, built of giant stones in the shape of a truncated cone, have stood for more than 25 centuries. Currently, there are more than 7,000 of them. It is still not known what people were involved in the construction of these strange structures.
The Phoenicians were the first settlers of the island (VIII century BC). Sardinia was conquered by the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, and was ruled by France and Austria. In 1861, Victor Emmanuel II was declared king of Italy and the island became part of the unified state of Italy. In 1948, Sardinia received autonomous government.
The lush Mediterranean flora is striking in its variety: palms, olive, orange and lemon trees, ibiscus, bouganville - not without reason this island is also called "the island of 100 flowers and 100 smells". And, of course, the most attractive for tourists is the sea, which is striking in its purity and transparency. Despite the constant development of the tourist infrastructure, Sardinia has managed to preserve the enchanting naturalness and paradise untouched by civilization.
Excellent cuisine, delighting with unique to taste wines, breads, cheeses, meat dishes(be sure to try the steak made from horse meat and pig roasted on a spit!), selected seafood and a myriad of fish dishes.
Numerous Mediterranean-style hotels with world-class service have made Sardinia famous as a destination for the elite. It offers lovers of more democratic rest - campings, apartments, pensions, as well as inexpensive, but always comfortable hotels. Golf, tennis, horse riding, pedal boats and scooters, boat rental, scuba diving, sailing - only in Sardinia there is so much choice, believe me ...
Well developed network highways and the small size of the island allows you to diversify beach relaxation with excursions along the coast and in the "mountain heart" of Sardinia. Do not forget about the charming old train "Trenino Verde".
More than 2 million tourists visit this island annually. On the tourist market, Sardinia is offered very actively and with constant success - thanks to its absolute dissimilarity to everything Italian, the charm of isolation from the whole world.
Cagliari has been the capital of Sardinia since the time of Rome. In the Middle Ages, it was the base of the Pisa fleet. There is a cathedral (XII-XIV centuries) with the grave of Martin II of Aragon, powerful city walls with an Elephant tower (1305), an ancient Roman amphitheater (Pa, BC), an early Christian church of San Saturnio (V century BC). ) and much more.
Sassari was the capital of the island during the reign of the Genoese and Spaniards. In the city it is interesting to see the cathedral (XIV century), the later facade of which is made in the Baroque style. The local Sanna Museum contains interesting archaeological finds. The Church of Santa Trinita di Saccardgia (1116) is located 15 km from the city.
The city of Olbia was founded in the 6th - 4th centuries. BC. This ancient Roman port connected Sardinia and Roman Ostia. Not far from the modern airport is the medieval fortress of Pedrezo. And in the historical center of Olbia itself there are several churches of the 8th century.
Arborea is located west of the Aqua Mediae canal. This city was founded quite recently, in 1930, and therefore has a completely modern look. All houses here are built in the Art Nouveau and Neo-Gothic style. A collection of archaeological finds is kept in the building of the Municipality.
Alghero is a medieval city surrounded by fortress walls with seven towers. Among the sights of the city, the Cathedral should be especially noted. (XVI century) and palazzo d "Albios.
Not far from Olbia begins the Emerald Coast of the Costa Smeralda. This place of fabulous beauty is a real paradise for wealthy guests. To services of tourists - dozens of luxury hotels, hundreds of villas, one of the world's best golf and tennis clubs, a wonderful port for yachts. Costa Smeralda is part of the coastal area of Gallura, with its tragic granite cliffs dropping right into the sea. The beginning of the tourist boom among VIP-class vacationers was laid by the Arab prince Karim Aga Khan IV, who accidentally saw the beautiful shores of Gallura from the side of his yacht. Combining the capital of the richest friends, he invested them in the implementation of a grandiose project to create a tourist complex and a number of luxury villas (for their further sale). All buildings were erected by the winners of international competitions in the neonuragio style, theirs; the architectonics and colors fit perfectly into the complex coastline without disturbing the natural harmony. Driving along the east coast in a southerly direction, we find ourselves in the vast Cala di Volpe Bay, where a luxurious luxury hotel was built, which served as the filming location for the movie "Return to Oz".
To the north of Olbia lies the city of Porto Cervo, the most fashionable resort on the coast, bringing together wealthy travel enthusiasts from all over the world. In the northern part of Sardinia there are beautiful islands that are part of the archipelago of St. Magdalene. On one of them, on the island of Caprera, Giuseppe Garibaldi spent the last years of his life.
The most popular resorts in Sardinia are located in the areas of Lishadi Vacca, Baia Sardinia, Porto Cuatro, Porto Rafael, Porto Rotondo, Ogliastra, Gala Jono-ne, Santa Maria Navarrese, Golfo degli Angeli.
The legendary hotels of the island are no less significant attraction of the island. The hospitality of hotels with world-class service has made Sardinia famous as a destination for the elite. On the southern coast of the island, surrounded by unreal greenery of lush tropical gardens and thickets of eucalyptus, there is a complex of hotels Le Meridien Forte Village Resort. In the past few years, it has been recognized the best resort the world. On 25 hectares of earthly paradise, there are 8 hotels, a tennis club, volleyball courts and football fields, go-karting, bowling, a golf course, a kids club and even a real ice skating rink in the open air. Water skiing, diving, sailing, windsurfing await guests at 3 kilometers of a delightful sandy beach.
Forte Village is home to the unique Thermae del Parco thalassotherapy center. Five pools with mineral and sea water with various salt concentrations and temperatures from 26 to 39 degrees Celsius, located in the open air, surrounded by exotic plants. The unique solution of "sea oil", patented by the thermal complex, attracts sportsmen and astronauts from all over the world for treatment and rehabilitation.
In the early 50s, the Arab prince Karim Aga Khan accidentally saw from his yacht the beautiful shores of Gallura in the north of Sardinia - this is how the grandiose project to create a luxurious tourist complex was born, which took place thanks to the investments of the prince and his entourage. Thanks to the emerald waters washing White sand, the coast is named Costa Smeralda ("Emerald Coast"). This is a truly ecologically clean corner of the planet, where there is no production or modern civilization. The most fashionable hotels of the Starwood corporation, Cervo Hotel, Pitrizza, Romazzino and Cala di Volpe, as well as the Pevero Golf Club and the Chervo Tennis Club are located here. Eminent guests can choose from accommodation of all levels - the villas of the Pitrizza, the exclusive suites of the pink castle of Cala Di Volpe, where the millionaire yachts regattas and fashion shows of the most famous couturiers take place, and the spacious rooms of the Romazzino Hotel, ideal for families with children.
A little to the west of the magnificent Costa Smeralda are the hotels of the Italian chain Delphina. These stunning club hotels and residences offer true Italian hospitality, private sandy beaches and state-of-the-art service.
The holiday season in Sardinia lasts from May to October, the peak season is in August, however, the unique climate of the island never swells with heat.
Accommodation in resort areas is represented by a variety of hotels, apartments and villas. Prices vary greatly, depending on the location of the property, proximity to the beach, and most importantly, the season. So, in winter, the price of accommodation can be up to 50% of the summer cost of the same housing. For example, the cost of living in a 3 * hotel in the Kia resort (in May) starts from € 65, and in 5 * hotels - from € 350. Renting an apartment (two bedrooms) for the summer starts from € 500 and more in different parts of the island.
In Sardinia, tourists love to lie on the steepest beaches in Europe, stroll through ancient towns and villages, look at flocks of flamingos in the south of the island, rent the best yacht, try all kinds of water sports, and taste exquisite seafood.
It is best to come to the island from May to June and from September to October, when rental prices are lower than in July-August, and there are much fewer tourists.
NORTH
Best beaches: La Pelosa, Spiaggia Rosa, Spiaggia del Principe.
Castelsardo
Castelsardo is a charming medieval town, listed as "the most beautiful in Italy". It has a breathtaking view from the top of the castle built by the Doria family. It rises above the city and the Gulf of Asinara. Elite stay of this settlement involves renting a yacht for the purpose of sailing around the entire northern coast.
Beach: yes.
Distance: 2 km from the center.
In the middle of the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea, 200 kilometers west of the Apennine Peninsula, is one of the largest islands in the region - Sardinia. Administratively, it is part of the Italian Republic, but at the same time it has an autonomous status with its own parliament, flag and president, differing from the mainland and ethnic groups of the population, and the language used by local residents when communicating with each other. Legislation approved by the Parliament of Sardinia enter into legal force only after the approval of the Italian Parliament.
The island has a fairly indented relief: the eastern part is dominated by mountainous terrain, which turns into a volcanic massif located in its center. Here is the highest point of the island - Mount La Marmora, 1800 meters above sea level. Between mountain ranges overgrown with tropical vegetation, there are picturesque valleys laced with small mountain streams.
A huge number of tourists are attracted by an unusually beautiful views these places: a combination of lush tropical greenery and sharp rock massifs give the island a special flavor. The mass of small islands hidden from prying eyes of bays and grottoes create a feeling of complete immersion in the world of nature, untouched by humanity, cut off from civilization. 
The main sectors of the economy are mining and agriculture. About half of the island's land is occupied by pastures - the locals breed goats and sheep. Agriculture is represented by wheat and barley fields, vineyards, olive and tobacco plantations. Lobsters, tuna and sardines are also caught in coastal waters. Among the minerals there are a lot of zinc, copper, iron, and lignite. In addition, the production of textiles and leather is developed on the island. There are no industrial enterprises at all, which creates ecologically clean air throughout the region. From year to year, the beaches of Sardinia win in almost all European nominations, being considered the cleanest and most comfortable. However, in addition to this, tourists are attracted here by interest in the unique distinctive peoples inhabiting the ancient island, as well as monuments ancient culture left by their distant ancestors. 
Historical reference
According to archaeologists, the first settlements on this territory were formed in the distant times of the Neolithic era - about 150 thousand years BC. It is to this period that ancient structures that played the role of burial grounds belong - "enchanted houses" or "domus de hanas", as the locals call them. Stone structure symbolizes the doors that lead to the "enchanted world". Local population At that time, the role of the first winegrowers and shipbuilders of the region is attributed.
By the 15th-7th centuries BC, the Nuragic civilization formed on the island, leaving behind numerous buildings in the form of truncated stone cones that have survived to this day. The purpose of these tower structures has not yet been deciphered by modern scientists. 
The next period in the history of the island is the Phoenician period. Around the 7th century BC, the Phoenicians founded the first port settlements in Sardinia, which served as the basis for further development islands. Then the island was captured by the Carthaginians, who reigned supreme here until the 3rd century AD, until they were ousted by the Great Roman Empire, with the fall of which the Vandals came to power. However, already in the 6th century they were expelled from Sardinia by the Byzantine emperor Belisarius. Then the island fell into the hands of the Arabs, Spaniards, Austrians, and in 1861, the Kingdom of Sardinia joined the united state of Italy.
Such an abundance of cultures and peoples in different times who owned Sardinia, left here many magnificent monuments of history and architecture.
Climatic features
Sardinia is located in a subtropical climate zone, and thanks to the sea breeze, there is no heat here even in summer time... The swimming season opens at the end of May and ends by mid-September. The air temperature in July-August reaches + 40⁰C, and the water warms up to +26 ⁰C. During the winter months, the temperature drops to +14 ⁰C and the island experiences mild cool weather. 
Transport accessibility
There are two large international airports on the island: in the capital of Sardinia and in Olbia, the main port of the island. It is more convenient to get to most of Sardinia's resorts from Olbia. Travelers from Russia to summer season can get to the island with a direct charter flight Moscow-Cagliari. There are also flights with connections to different cities Europe.
Fans boat trips can visit the island with ferries connecting Sardinia with the ports of nearby cities.
Public transport on the island is represented by buses, but the most convenient way to get around Sardinia is by renting a car or yacht. 
The main resorts of Sardinia
The city of Alghero is located on the outskirts of northeastern Sardinia. For more than 4 centuries the resort was part of Catalonia and was named Barceloneta. There are traces of Spanish culture almost everywhere here: Catalan neighborhoods with traditional Spanish architecture, a local dialect with many Spanish words, and many street signs are duplicated in Catalan. The resort has become famous all over the world for its aquarium with a unique collection of the inhabitants of the deep sea. The popular San Efisio Music Festival is held here in summer. Fans of historical monuments should visit the beautiful 15th century Cathedral. Lovers beach holiday will appreciate the snow-white sandy beaches and picturesque cliffs of Cape Capo Caccia, from the top of which you can go down 656 steps to the grotto of Neptune. For the abundance of coral souvenirs, the resort was named "Coral Riviera". 
On the southern coast of Sardinia is Cagliari - the capital of the island and its elite area with a large number of luxury hotels and villas that satisfy the needs of the most discerning public. A variety of SPA services offered to vacationers will allow you to relax during your vacation and feel refreshed, full of energy and strength. Photos of the magnificent sandy beaches of this resort can be seen in all travel guides. Also in Cagliari is the main seafood market on the island. There are also monuments of the ancient era - the Roman amphitheater, the Tuvizheddu necropolis, Villa Tigelio. 
The southeast of the island is perfect place for families with children, there are both all-inclusive hotels and affordable private apartments. A local highlight is a unique salt lake, a visit to which will be interesting not only for a child, but also for his parents. Children are invited to visit many attractions and entertainment centers.
The city of Olbia, located in the north-east of Sardinia, is today the international gateway to the resort area and an important economic center for the entire island. A large number of pensions, hotels and luxury hotels are concentrated here, and the cleanest sandy beaches attract huge crowds of tourists. Also in this area are historical monuments of the Nuragic period, ancient times and the Middle Ages, included in the list of cultural heritage of UNESCO. 
Cathedral of Cagliari
Beautiful Sardinia is located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. Italy has many beautiful resorts, but this island is special. Sardinia is isolated from the rest of the world. This secluded corner, in which pristine cleanliness reigns, attracts more and more guests every year. The atmosphere of the island is completely different from the Italian flavor, it is special. Sardinia has enchanting landscapes, rich culture and history, a lot of entertainment, a great place for relaxation.
Location of the resort
Sardinia (Italy) is located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, between Corsica and Sicily. The contours of the island resemble a huge sandal, so its name is consonant with the ancient Greek word "sandaliotis". Sardinia ranks second in size after Sicily. It is located just 12 km from Corsica (France), west of mainland Italy. The distance from the Apennine Peninsula to Sardinia is 200 km.
Climatic features
Italy annually welcomes about 50 million tourists from all over the world. The island of Sardinia attracts travelers with its subtropical climate. You can rest here from May to mid-November, during this period excellent conditions for swimming are preserved. In spring, the temperature is in the range of + 17-25 ° С, at the beginning of summer - + 20-26 ° С, in July the thermometer rises to + 30 ° С. August is considered the hottest month; the temperature on the island rises to + 34 ° С. In September and October in Sardinia up to + 25 ° С.
A bit of the history of the island
Sardinia (Italy) boasts not only white beaches, transparent emerald sea, enchanting landscapes, but also ancient history. On this land, there are traces of ancient civilizations that lived here 17 thousand years ago. After them, the nuraghes are still preserved - constructions made of huge cobblestones. During this period, Europeans still lived in caves and dressed in skins, and the island's craftsmen were excellent engineers, doing complex mathematical calculations.
Scientists have never been able to unravel the mystery of the Nuragas, who built them and how. The island is a crossroads of ancient civilizations, experience and knowledge of different peoples have been accumulating here for centuries.
Sardinia lives its own life, isolated from the whole world. The patriarchal way of life still reigns here, residents respect traditions, are proud of their culture. Each village can boast of its own national costume. But don't think that this is the most desolate and old-fashioned piece of land that Italy has to offer. The island of Sardinia has luxury hotels with a developed infrastructure and the highest service. There are fashionable boutiques, fiery discos, expensive restaurants, entertainment programs. No one will be bored on the island.
South of Sardinia
Lovers of a peaceful, relaxing holiday are recommended to go to the southern part of the island. There are very nice long beaches with gold and white fine sand, turquoise transparent sea. Mainly couples with children, elderly people, and also couples in love seeking solitude go to the south. Sardinia offers 5-star luxury hotels with excellent service and entertainment. Here you can economically and comfortably relax in private apartments, enjoy the beautiful landscapes, and look at local attractions.
The most popular among tourists are Cagliari, Santa Margarita di Pula, Villasimus, Chia, Costa Rei and Teulada. Cagliari is suitable for lovers of antiquity, those who are fond of history and archeology. An island in Italy, Sardinia boasts many attractions. The administrative center of Cagliari has medieval towers and a castle, narrow streets, ancient ruins, Carthaginian fortifications, an archaeological museum, a Roman amphitheater, great amount palaces and churches. And at this resort you can see pink flamingos on the beach.
Santa Margarita di Pula is famous for its sandy beaches, pine and palm groves, clear emerald sea. This resort is suitable for lovers active rest, because it provides all the conditions for golf, tennis, equestrian and water sports. Chia, Costa Rei, Villasimus, Teulada are suitable for divers, here you can look to get acquainted with the underwater world.
Northern part of the island
Sardinia on the map of Italy occupies a decent place, it is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, which is why there are so many resort places. In the north, a patriarchal way of life has been preserved, but at the same time there are a lot of entertainment centers and a developed tourist infrastructure. In this part of the island there is very beautiful nature, travelers are attracted by the mountain landscape, aquamarine transparent sea, clean beaches with white fine sand. The most beautiful and richest resort towns are concentrated in the north of Sardinia.
Isola Rossa is suitable for fishing enthusiasts. The town is located near a fishing village from ancient times. The buildings here are built of red granite. In Isola Rossa you can rent boats and go fishing all day. Santa Teresa Gallura is located near Corsica. It is very beautiful here, the imagination is amazed by the rocks, reminiscent of the silhouettes of animals. The resort offers many tours and excursions, here you can rent yachts, visit a diving school.
The area from Castelsardo to Stintino is dotted with grottoes, caves, white beaches, rocky cliffs, cozy coves. These are incredibly romantic places that attract the largest number of tourists. There are both interesting historical and cultural attractions, as well as entertainment programs, developed infrastructure.
Costa Smeralda
"Emerald Coast" is a piece of paradise that the island of Sardinia can offer to holidaymakers. Italy (a photo of these places makes you fall in love with the resort at first sight) does everything to make guests feel comfortable, have a good rest, gain strength and new impressions. The coast attracts with luxury, impeccable service, and excellent entertainment program. It is here that politicians, oligarchs, pop stars, cinema and sports stars come to rest. Discos, nightclubs, snow-white yachts, expensive boutiques will not let you get bored, and the pristine nature will contribute to relaxation and detachment from all problems.
Sardinia (Italy) offers to all comers rest at the most elite resorts in Europe. For example, Porto Cervo is suitable for casual meetings with business partners. In this resort center, you can take care of all the important things for cocktail parties in a relaxing environment. White beaches, clear sea, a huge number of boutiques, restaurants and shops will not let you get bored. Porto Rotondo is the most fashionable and expensive resort on the coast. This is a great place for divers as well as for lovers of luxury hotels. Baia Sardinia has a lot of entertainment, there is a developed tourist area, many restaurants and cafes, there is a water park.
What to do on the island?
Sardinia (Italy) receives only positive reviews from travelers. And how could it be otherwise, because the island is almost a paradise on earth. Breathtaking landscapes, clear azure sea, white beaches with fine silky sand, developed infrastructure, high level of service - all this contributes to the fact that people who came here once, come back again and again. Sardinia offers a lot of entertainment for all tastes. Active people will be interested in water and equestrian sports, tennis and golf. There are diving schools, yachts and boats for rent. There are water parks, discos, nightclubs on the island, a huge number of excursions are offered. Fashion boutiques, souvenir shops and supermarkets are open for shoppers. Restaurants and cafes offer a huge variety of dishes. No one will be bored on the island for sure.
Sardinian cuisine
Meat roasted over an open fire with spices, bread, pasta, seafood, cheese, sweets, wines - these are the main dishes for which the island is famous. Sardinia (Italy) has been producing cheeses for many centuries, there are many types of them. The dominant role in the kitchen is given to meat fried over a fire, usually it is baked whole on a skewer with the addition of bay leaves and myrtle. You should definitely travel around the regions of the island and try bread, almost every village has its own recipe for this product.
Sweets are very popular in Sardinia, usually made from flour, honey, eggs and almonds. Restaurants pamper visitors with sumptuous seafood dishes, and Italians also love pasta seasoned with oysters or sea urchins. While relaxing on the island, you should definitely try the local wines - they are divine.
The magical island of Sardinia
Italy (photos of attractions will not allow you to doubt its beauty) is a real paradise for tourists. This hospitable country annually receives a huge number of travelers. Sardinia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. Excellent conditions for relaxation, amazing nature, huge selection entertainment programs, interesting sights make the island one of the best resorts in Italy.