Farm houses in Sardinia

In the selection of a vacation in Sardinia you must be able to find a good balance between characteristic factors, such as the cost of transport that is becoming more and more relevant in the overall cost of the vacation, and the type of accommodation and location of the accommodation. I want to talk about the selection of a farm house to spend your vacations in Sardinia. A solution that I believe can create a perfect mix between a typical and cheap vacation and comfort.
Taking cue from the indications given by "Coldiretti", we arrive at a definition of what may become a vacation on a farm house trying to get away from possible surprises, if not explicitly scams. To walk in the open air, taste the local cuisine, a total escape, to keep a pace of life with less haste and no need to do everything, to spend a holiday immersed in the local culture and not in the middle of the crowded location ... these are the main features of the vacation on a farm house in Sardinia.
Certainly, there are some things to add to the idea that people used to have about the farm houses: at present this type of structure is adequate to the demands of comfort and services of demanding clients. This is the reason why more and more rural houses have become real structures thought for the tourist and not according to the farm. Furnished rooms with all services, swimming pools, well-kept common services, among many others. And this is why there was the need to propose a classification for "wheat" (such as the "stars" of the hotel) according to the quality of farm house.
It is also important to say that the farm houses in Sardinia, on average, are always full during the summer season, and proposed themselves in the tourist segment summmer - sea, and in most cases one of the expected features from rural stutture is their proximity to the sea, in addition to a typical cuisine and the presence of a certain standard of quality.
Last but not least is the necessity to be very careful in the choice of accommodation for the vactions taking into account not only the price factor, very important of course, but also the reliability of the seller. The advice is to always carefully check on the internet or agency, as much as possible, that there is a reasonable correlation between communication and promotion of the farm house chosen for the vacations in Sardinia and the reality itself. In order to avoid awful surprises on the spot, a very interesting assessment are the reviews of customers who have already visited the structure.
In Sardinia the farmhouses are a reality present in all provinces, with a good percentage of facilities in rural and mountain areas. Most farm houses in this region have their own production and offer tourists not only a local cuisine but also other initiatives and situations that highlight even more the genuinity of the proposal. We are thinking about cooking courses, training on the natural color of fabrics through the essences of plants, the real inclusion in the workforce of tourists, in more specific option of working vacation. In general the choice of a farm house in Sardinia is a good option for vacations in the island, it is always limportant not to expect 5-star services or situations more specific to hotel accommodations.

Sardinia between Blues and Jazz

"Red Rock and Blues", "Time in Jazz", "The boundaries between Sardinia and Jazz", "Narcao Blues", "European jazz expò" to quote the most familiar names. Musical events like these have been going on for several years now, usually during the summer season. The jazz and the blues are the protagonists in Sardinia together with other groups that enliven the evenings of different reviews.

There are so many tourists (and Sardinian people as well) enthusiasts as well as curious, who move from one location of the island to another in order to attend these events. There are those who decide to take part in a single concert spending the day in the location. There are others who'd rather choose to spend more days in the location where concerts are held.

Many people who choose to spend their vacations in Sardinia, spend most of the day on the coast and or almost exclusively to relax by the sea and the beautiful beaches that Sardinia offers. Many others want to know the rest of the island, the hinterland, hidden and authentic. The other Sardinia. It is possible to find places very different among them, rich and suggestive for their unique natural and cultural features.

A real opportunity to know a beautiful area of the island, to taste the flavors, fragrances, colors and especially the sounds, Time in jazz, the festival of jazz music conceived and organized by the famous Sardinian trumpeter Paolo Fresu. It is surely one of the most renowned in Sardinia. The concerts are held in unusual and fascinating frames, in the mountains, near lakes, in front of rural churches, in small squares of towns or in locations such as the regional museum of wine. It is difficult not to be kidnapped and involved in the music. The atmosphere is unique and the simultaneous presence of natural sceneries, musical notes and people is magical.

The festival is held in the second week of August in Berchidda, historical region of Logudoro in the border with Gallura, central-northern Sardinia. The town, clinging on the slopes of Mount Limbara, is surrounded by woods and vineyards of giogantinu and vermentino, immersed in the mountains near the lake Coghinas. The area has a discrete quantity of accommodation facilities for those who want to stay close to places of Time in Jazz, of course, booking well in advance considering the amount of requests.

In Berchidda and in the neighboring towns such as Pattada, Monti and Oschiri there are some hotels, bed and breakfast and farm houses as well. A few kilometers away are located coastal renowned location as Budoni, San Teodoro, Olbia and the Costa Smeralda. These are locations with lots of facilities where it will be certainly easier to find a place to stay. San Teodoro, in particular, offers many real possibilities of accommodation to suit all tastes, residences, hotel, camping and a large quantity of houses for rent.

The capital of the Archipelago

La Maddalena is the biggest island of an archipelago consisting of seven main islands (La Maddalena, Caprera, Santo Stefano, Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria and Razzoli) and other smaller islands, which develops off the coast of Gallura. The small city of La Maddalena developes in the south coast of the main island in front of Palau which is just 15 minutes by ferry.

Founded in 1770 in the area where there was a fishing village, this orderly and sunny city attracts every year a good number of visitors, representing one of the top travel destinations in Sardinia. The military base has lost much of its strategic importance considering that the U.S. support base located on the island of Santo Stefano, which has represented the main economic resource for at least a century, has been finally divested in January 2008. The tourist vocation of the area is being relaunched.

The charm of the sea permeates every corner and streets of La Maddalena. The old town is a fascinating combination of stairs and alleys and pleasant stroll amoung buildings and nineteenth century paved alleys. The village is spread around Piazza Garibaldi framed by caffes, locals and the City Hall. Near Via Vittorio Emanuele developes the fishing port and tourist resort of Cala Gavetta. Then along the waterfront, you reach the district of Moneta, a bustling fishing village. From here through the homonymous bridge that connects the island of Caprera, where it is worth visiting the home of Garibaldi.

The beaches, real pearl of the archipelago, and the island of La Maddalena in particular, are numerous. Driving along the scenic road that runs along the coast, for about 20 kilometers, you discover amazing landscapes that melt the blue sea to the Mediterranean green vegetation. From Cala d'Inferno to Cala Frances, the beach of Cardellino to the beach of Testa del Polpo and so on, you discover real corner of paradise: pink sand beaches lapped by a clear water sea all surrounded by sculptures of pink granite and Mediterranean vegetation.

Bosa: the city by the river Temo

Bosa is a medieval village of 8,000 inhabitants climbed on a hill dominated by the ancient castle which overlooks the whole village. It is located on the northwest coast of Sardinia, in the region of Planargia and crossed by the river Temo, the only navigable river of the island.

Coming to Bosa you will first see the River Temo. Along the left bank the buildings Sas Conzas reflect into the river (warehouses once used for tanning and the manufacture of leather). The Old Bridge connects this part with the right bank, on which the city stands. The excessive exposure to the dangerous Saracen raids gave the city the impetus to be perched on the slopes of Colle di Serravalle in order to protect the fortress built in 1112 by the Marquis Malaspina, feudal lords of the village.

The late-medieval area called Sa Costa (the ribs) consists of paths made of basalt and pebbles that follow the curves drawn from the hill interrupted in an asymmetrical way by staircases in trachyte. The living spaces of the old village houses have grown vertically with steep internal stairs linking one room per floor dug into the rock. These houses, often enriched with decorations in red trachyte, have two revenue plans that allow a staggered entrance from the road and another from upstream.

Here and there between the squares and streets you will also see churches. Inside the castle walls is Nostra Signora de sos Regnos Altos that arouses interest for the extraordinary cycle of fourteenth century frescoes found inside. The second weekend of September is devoted to celebrations in her honor. A procession unwinds through the streets of the village decorated with flowers, leaves and flags.

On Corso Vittorio Emanuele, located in the lower part of Bosa and for this reason called Sa Piatta, the houses are all oriented towards the north and arranged in rows parallel to the river Temo, built during '800 with vibrant colors and pastel-iron balconies in wrought iron.

Bosa offers tourists a range of possibilities that make it enjoyable all year round. The sun, the sea, fishing, river, an hinterland comprising rocky areas, forests of corks, holm oaks and Mediterranean vegetation inhabited by various species of birds under extinction (griffon, Bonnelli's eagle, beaver, the sparrowhawk and peregrine falcon). And yet the well known malvasia, fortified wine (sweet or dry) and used for cooking filet, the ancient art of embroidery lace handed down from mother to daughter until today.

Bosa can also boast one of the most famous and valuable treasures in Sardinia: the sea with its beaches including Bosa Marina and the nearby locality of Porto Alabe.

The Costa Verde

The Costa Verde stretches on the west coast of Sardinia for about 47 kilometers. It starts on the north part of Buggerru, in Cape Pecora, and continues until the beach Pistis. It is a succession of long and beautiful beaches occasionally interrupted by rocky coves, dark and imposing cliffs that descend to the sea and deserts of sand that alternate with fragrant maquis.

This extraordinary stretch of the western coast of Sardinia has remained almost entirely untouched, despite the exploited mineral deposits in many parts of this area. The former mining localities of Buggerru, Masua and Nebida are now trying to convert their past activity in tourist attractions and are also trying to become centers equipped with bathing services. An oportunity to create a bridge between past and present and offer tourists a unique holiday.

The name of this coast comes from the presence of a rich vegetation of lentisk, broom, trees and junipers that descends from the mountains to the sea among valleys and dunes of sand. The mountains and shrubs are often shaped by the mistral wind, the true king of this coast. It is not rare to find junipers and other shrubs bent almost to the ground as if wanting to caress it.

Thanks to the constant presence of the wind the beaches of this coast are attractive for surf lovers. The hot spots and the most popular beaches are Piscinas, Scivu and Buggeru, but also Tunari (Porto Palma), Torre dei Corsari and Portixeddu are sought after.

The area still remains a real paradise for lovers of lonely beaches. It is also possible to camp freely (with discretion). In the heart of the Costa Verde is the beautiful beach of Piscinas, which serves as background of a vast area of protected sand dunes high up to 100 meters and rich vegetation. It almost seems a desert by the sea. Given the isolation of the most part of this coast, reaching it is not easy. Without a good means it is impossible to get there.

Delphina Hotels, Resorts and ApartHotels in Sardinia

For those who want to spend a holiday dedicated to wellness and relaxation I recommend one of the Delphina in Sardinia. 7 hotels and residences between the Gallura and the Coast Smeralda to make your stay unforgettable on the Mediterranean.

I have personally tried hotels Delphina, built with full respect for nature, there will be no regret for the choice. They are designed to meet all customers' requirements even the more demanding ones. The Hotel Resort Dune Village in Badesi Marina is located in one of the most suggestive places of North Sardinia; for those who love wellness treatments the Hotel Marinedda Thalasso and SPA is one of the most famous in Sardinia; the Hotel Relax Torreruja is located in Isola Rossa and it is a guarantee for those willing to spend a romantic holiday framed by relax; in the Park Hotel Cala di Lepre in Palau is possible to make wonderful excursions to the archipelago La Maddalena very near the Emerald Coast; the Hotel Capo d'Orso named after the homonymouns Roccia dell'Orso is the ideal place to spend an exclusive holiday; the Hotel Residence Cala di Falco in Cannigione is perfect to spend holidays in Sardinia in the middle of the fun and entertainment of the Emerald Coast.

For those who prefer an apartment for the holidays in Sardinia the Residence Il Mirto in Cala Capra has a beautiful beach, the Resort Valle dell'Erica is located opposite the island of Spargi from which you can admire the archipelago of La Maddalena, and it ensures an exclusive and relaxing holiday.

Rocce Rosse Blues, Arbatax

The bathing locality in the province of Ogliastra, loved by tourists for the clarity of its water, the special beauty of the many bays of the area, the hospitality of the inhabitants and its affordable prices, is enriched from the end of July and during the whole month of August by an event that fans of blues can not miss. We are talking about Rocce Rosse Blues, one of the most important musical summer events that takes place each year in Arbatax, singers and groups of national and international fame: John Lee Hooker Jr., Pyeng Threadgill, Shemekia Copeland, Johnny Winter, etc.. And also: Vinicio Capossela, Caparezza, Bandabard, Menhir, KNA, Ratapignata, Askra, Dr. Drer & CR Posse, Mama Joe, Sud Sound System and many others. The year 2008 edition was proposed in its historical and evocative location from which it takes its name: in front of the famous cliffs of porphyry red of Arbatax offering a whole month of the best blues, hip hop, raggae, songs of Italian authors, emerging groups of the island and even some comic intermezzo with Paul Migone and the Sardinian group of Lapola. Between a concert and the other you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy the excellent cuisine from Ogliastra in the many restaurants nearby: Arbatax, Tortolì, Lotzorai, Santa Maria Navarrese, etc.. and enjoy the tourist sea menu with fresh fish and shellfish caught in these same waters. You can also take advantage of the beautiful beaches such as: Lido di Orrì, Porto Frailis, San Gemiliano to name just a few close by, and also of the many beautiful bays that can be achieved by boats available in the marinas of Arbatax and Santa Maria Navarrese, or with long walks in the midst of nature for lovers of trekking.

Holidays in Luras

Luras It is a town of Gallura located in
northern Sardinia in the province of Olbia-Tempio. It is on a granite hilltop at 508
meters of altitude and reachable from Tempio Pausania within a few minutes. The town
has a population of about 2800 inhabitants and an area of about 90km2. The economy of
the town is based on agriculture, the exploitation of cork, granite, farming, the
cultivation of vine and the production of wine. In particular typical wines of the
territory are: Nebbiolo, Vermentino and Moscato. To visit around the country we suggest
the olive trees of a thousand years old in Luras and the ethnographic museum of
Luras.Along the artificial lake of Luras, caused after the construction of the dam, you
arrive at the site where you can admire two thousand years old olive trees that deserve
the price of the ticket and a guided tour. The first olive tree that you can admire is
about 5000 years old. It is impressive to stay close to this plant and think that 2000
years ago this tree was already there. It has been witness to thousand years of
history! The Ethnographic Museum is one of the most important of Sardinia. Inside the
museum you can admire the history of "female agabbadora." It is a testimony of how the
euthanasia was already practiced in past centuries.

Holidays in Costa Rei

Located in the territory of Sarrabus Gerrei, Costa Rei, the maritime fraction of Muravera, is one of the most famous localities in Sardinia. Almost uninhabited during the winter, in the summer it is destination for many Italian and foreign tourists. Its beautiful beaches and pristine bays are characterized by profumed Mediterranean bushes that surrounds them. In addition to the beautiful beaches Costa Rei is famous for the bays of rocks and cliffs. There is a total of 45 kilometers of beaches and coasts. The most famous beach is in the town of Costa Rei itselft with more than 8 km long. From Costa Rei is possible to hire a boat to visit the island of Serpentara and the island of Cavoli. For those who are not satisfied with the sea the area offers wildlife oasis of great natural interest. For those who want to associate to the sea historical and archaeological visits there are a lot of nuraghi, Tombs of Giants and Menhir to visit in the territory.
The locality is divided in the tourist areas of Sa Murta in the centre, I Ginepri in the south, to the north Rei Plaia, Turagri, I Ginestre, Gli Asfodeli, Sa Perda Niedda, Rei Marina. Completing the village, there are three squares: Piazza Marina Rei, Piazza Italia, Piazza Sardinia which during the summer nights are animated and full of entertainment for tourists. For those who want to spend a vacation in Coast Rei the possibility of stays are different: hotels, holiday homes, residence, farm houses and b & b.

Villasimius

Villasimius is one of the Italian tourist destinations in Sardinia. It is one of the most famous and well known. The sea and the beaches of this southern tourist locality in Sardinia are an attraction for thousands of Italian and foreign tourists who annually choose Villasimius for their summer holidays. In addition to the famous beaches of Timi Ama, Giunco and Campus, famous for the blue color sea that gave them the name of Mediterranean polynesia, Villasimus offers tourists an opportunity to spend a fun holiday. They are several nightclubs where it is possible to spend a fun evening. For lovers of diving the marine park of Villasimius offers an uncontaminated seabed rich with vegetation and marine life. In immersion on the island Cavoli or Serpentara it is easy to find large flocks of barracuda, dentex, ducts, corvine and many other fish that are scarce in other localities of the Mediterranean. It is impressive, and who writes so can confirm for I have seen it happen, how in 10 years have appearead fish not seen for long time. I also happened to see lobsters, cicadas and other crustaceans and even touched them! The solutions for a vacation in Villasimius are many. The hotels in Villasimius offer holidaymakers the opportunity to spend holidays in 5-star hotels such as Sofitel TimiAma or to choose more economic solutions. For those who want a solution in the name of freedom the houses for rent in Villasimius offer the possibility to choose between houses with gardens, swimming pool, close to the sea, in short, solutions to suit all tastes. The only problem is the price. Villasimius is a well know town and this has increased the prices. For those who want to save a solution in apartment residence of Villasimius lets you enjoy the freedom of an accommodation with the possibility of having to prepare meals in your own kitchen.
Unfortunately where there are so many beautiful things there are also less beautiful ones. If we have to find a mole in Villasimius this is linked to locals who often leave the night to go to fights and events that in recent years have partly damaged the reputation of villasimius.

The Asinara

The Island of Asinara is located within walking distance from the famous beach La Pelosa and it is the continuation of the peninsula Nurra. It was already known in Roman times who called if Island Herculis. It was the reference point for sailors that going from Spain to Rome had to face the dangerous waters of the Strait of Bonifacio. In the Middle Ages it was populated by families of Sardinian shepherds dedicated to the custody of the flock and Ligurian fishermen who occupied traps along the coast. Since 1885 the state decided to establish an openair penal colony. The island was banned to the inhabitants and expropriated. In 1976 the government decree the landscape importance of the islance and since 1997 it was established the National Park of the Asinara. Famous for its beaches and the crystal clear waters, for unspoiled natural beauty and for white donkeys who still live free in the lands of the island.

Carloforte

Carloforte is a unique town in the island both for traditions different from the other towns of Sardinia and for its environmental value. Its origins date back to 1700 and are typically Genoese.
The houses, following the Ligurian style are white or slightly colored, with balconies and developed along narrow roads, similar to carrugi Genoese, developing from the port towards the hill and then upwards. Near the square of the parish of S. Carlo Borromeo you can admire the oratory of Our Lady of Schiavo in rococò style which hosts a statue of Our Lady built in black lime. It also important and worth seeing in Carloforte the church of S. Peter built in the late eighteenth century over the remains of the century church dedicated to the Novelli Innocenti.
In the upper part of the town there are still remains of walls and fortifications that with a quadrangular shape defined the urban perimeter. The fort Carlo Emanuele III, built in 700, houses the municipal museum that collects evidence of the begining and development of the town of origin tabarkina. The museum also has a fine collection of Mediterranean shells and documents of the traditional activities carried out by the inhabitants of the town, such as tuna fishing.
The coasts of Carloforte represent one of the most beautiful of the island of San Pietro. The west area, exposed to the mistral, presents caves, overhangs and indentations of an incredible beauty. The coast located towards Sardinia is the opposite: low, sandy and straight. We recommend a boat trip around the island in order to admire its beauty.
In the locality La Punta you can still admire two tuna factories with intact infrastructure and equipment that was used during tuna fishing. In the east coast there is the Isola Piana, where there is a tuna factory owned by Genoa.

Castelsardo

The town of Castelsardo was founded around 1100 by the Dorias. The mediavale fortified town was used to control the coast and the surrounding territory. The economy of the town was originally based on fishing and agriculture and has evolved thanks to its tourism-oriented vocation.
In the town it is worth visiting the medieval castle where there is the "Museo dell'intreccio Mediterraneo". The museum is opened all day and exposes local crafts objects. Near the Castello is the historic center and the communal house with a Gothic gate and the church of Santa Maria where there is the Black Christ (mo Criltu Nieddu). It is also worth visiting the Cathedral of Sant' Antonio Abate built during the sixteenth century where you can admire the retablo of "Master of Castelsardo" unknown artist of the fifteenth century. Inside the cathedral it is not to be missed the altars and choir.
The beaches of Castelsardo

At the entrance of Castelsardo, immediately after the harbour is the beach of Castelsardo. The other more crowded beaches are Lu Bagnu, 3 km from the town. La Vignaccia, sandy beach and Pedra Ladda, so called because of the green reef. Nearby is also the beach of Portu La Rena. The most beautiful and famous is certainly Cala Ostina. Accessible only through a dirt road it is certainly worth the inconvenience for its beauty.

San Teodoro

San Teodoro offers lots of small beaches surrounded by granite cliffs framed by fragrant maquis. San Teodoro is famous, not only for the sea but also for being a tourist locality for young people. There are lots young people who spend their summer vacation in San Teodoro in hotels, apartments and holiday homes in the town. The locality today is synonymous of fun in Sardinia.
Another feature of the territory of San Teodoro, delimited by Capo Ceraso to the North and Punta Isuledda to the South, is the presence of ponds, lagoons, marshes and swamps where colonies of birds find shelter. The lagoon of San Teodoro is the most famous.
The beaches of San Teodoro: The beach of La Cinta is the most famous and popular of San Teodoro. It is characterized by a white and fine sand. The C-shaped beach has a length of approximately 4.5 km. The beach of Cala d'Ambra is located near the hill of Lu Casteddu and it is characterized by the presence of pebbles and famous for sport fishing. The beach of Isuledda is characterized by thin and candid sand. The sea is known for the blue-green water with wonderful transparencies. The beach of Punta ldia is the extention of the beach La Cinta. The beach of Cala Brandinchi is certainly one of the most known of the coast. It attracts many boats every day which anchor in its beautiful waters to enjoy the color of this turquoise sea or lie down in its fine sand. The beach of Coda Cavallo with its white sand is characterized by the presence of sand dunes where junipers grow. Punta Molara that overlooks the islands of Molara and Tavolara is one of the most evocative areas of the territory of San Teodoro. The beach of Cala Ghjlglu is surrounded by rocky promontories and its surroundings are coves enclosed by pink granite rocks which often take picturesque forms such as the famous "Turtle".

Costa Smeralda

Famous worldwide for luxury tourism, Costa Smeralda was created in the sixties by Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. The territory of Costa Smeralda is famous for the colors of the sea that has transparencies green and turquoise. The coast presents small bays and white beaches surrounded by a dense maquis creating exciting contrasts of color. This territory was originally inhabited by peasants and shepherds and discovered by chance by the prince, who decided to create a tourist complex of quality for the jet set in the world. The Costa Smeralda is part of the towns of Arzachena and Olbia and it has dozens of luxury hotels and hundreds of exclusive villas. The unmistakable style of construction particularly sought fits perfectly into the landscape without upseting the characteristics. There are the famous golf course, the harbour with the adjoining marina among the most famous and equipped in the world. The tourist port of Porto Cervo is among the most equipped of the Mediterranean. It has 500 places and can accommodate boats of all sizes. Porto Cervo is the true center of the Costa Smeralda, is a harbour repaired, it has hotels, restaurants, shops, night clubs, golf courses. Life revolves around the famous square where during the summer season you can meet famous people of films and sports. In the area it is worth visiting San Pantaleo, agricultural-pastoral town nestled by tall granite cliffs.

Cala Gonone

Bathing location lying 9 km from Dorgali. It is reachable from Dorgali through a short tunnel in the mountain Bardia. Once you cross the tunnel you can admire the beautiful bay. The town has always had a tourist vocation. In the 800 it was the summer area of the middle class from Nuoro. Recently, tourism development has transformed the town into one of the most famous localities of Sardinia for its sea and the natural beauty of the reefs in the gulf. From the port of Cala Gonone leave boats leading to the nearby caves accessible only by sea such as the famous Grotta del Bue Marino, the beautiful Cala Luna as well as Cala Goloritze, famous for the spire that dominates the whole area and the transparent and cold water that flows into the bay from a water source.
Deserve a boat trip: Cala Luna, whose beach is among the most beautiful ones, with a refreshment point and in summer reached by boats departing from Santa Maria Navarrese and Cala Gonone. The beach is long about 800 mts. and behind it there is a small pond surrounded by a thick grove of beautiful oleanders. Around the beach there are several small caves. The Grotta del Bue Marino is accessible by boats departing from Cala Gonone. It is one of the most extensive and atmospheric caves of Sardinia. Monk seals were seen in the caves years ago. The cave has a development of about 5 km and it can be visited along an indicated path of approximately 900 m. The spectacle created by limestone concretions formed in times in the internal lakes is beautiful.

The Temple of Antas

The temple of Antas was built around the I millennium BC in on the mountain Omu Conca, near a limestone which was believed to have a sacred function. Built by the Carthaginians and subsequently restored by the Romans in the second century BC dedicated to the divinity Sid Addir Babai, object of adoration by the Sardinian peoples.
The temple is still well preserved and inserted in a valley particularly rich in vegetation and water. The presence of deposits of lead and iron had attracted Nuragic people and, subsequently, the Carthaginian and Romans. The succession of diverse populations has characterized the architectural development that represents different stratified eras.
Near the sacred building threre are still visible remains of a nuragic village with its characteristic C-shape huts. The environments of the village, as in many Nuraghic settlements, were surrounded by walls with access gates for men and wagons.
In the village were found several Nuraghic pieces such as equipment and jewelry that testify the cult to Sardus Pater Babai.

Holidays in Santa Teresa di Gallura

Overlooking the Strait of Bonifacio, just 14 km from Corsica, is located the famous seaside resort Santa Teresa di Gallura. Its population goes from about 5000 inhabitants during the winter to reach 10000 to 15000 with the arrival of the summer season. The town is famous for its beaches and cliffs of Capo Testa are one of the points of reference of tourism in northern Sardinia. From the port located in the village depart ferries to Bonifacio in Corsica. The origins of the town date back to the Nuraghic period. There are several archaeological sites in the vicinity of the town.
Attractions in the vicinity of Santa Teresa di Gallura: The beach of Rena Bianca, which in summer is almost always crowded, unlike other areas has generally hot water. Tomb of the giants of "Lu Brandali", ancient collective tomb of nuragic age, it is an important site from a historical and scientific point of view as the discoverings made in the aftermath of the excavations made it possible to determine the funerary rites and characteristic of collective innumation. It is worth a visit to the Church of San Vittorio and the Church Santa Lucia.

Holidays in Palau

Palau, in the past was a fraction of Tempio Pausania, municipality since 1959. Now it is part of the province of Olbia-Tempio. It is situated in the North-East of Sardinia in front of the archipelago La Maddalena which includes the islands of Maddalena, Caprera and Santo Stefano. In the past, its economy was based on sheep and agriculture, today it is a tourist locality famous worldwide for the beauty of the sea and the unmistakable characteristics of granite rocks and mountains shaped by the wind that often reproduce art forms (the most famous is "La roccia dell'orso" located at Capo d'Orso).
From Palau in a half hour drive it is possible to reach the Emerald Coast, famous tourist locality of Sardinia, where to shop (for those who can afford it) or simply make a visit to the port to see the spectacular boats docked. At Palau you can moor the boat in the marina which is a point of support for those who want to visit the archipelago with its pristine beaches. From the port also depart ferries for the island of La Maddalena and different ports of the Mediterranean.
Must visit in Palau:
The Tombs of the Giants, nuraghiche construction, "Li Mizzani" and "S'Aiacciu." The military fortress of Monte Altura. The Ethnographic Museum where to see the ancient tools of the first inhabitants of the village. The parish church of Palau realized with beautiful stained glass art by Odo Tinteri and Marino Sergiusti.

Holidays in Alghero

Alghero is a town in Sardinia with a lot of tourist and natural attractions. It is located in the North West part of Sardinia and exposed to the mistral wind. It is easily reachable by plane with the Alghero Fertilia airport located 12 km from the city, connecting the main cities of Italy and Europe. For those arriving by ship the closest port is Porto Torres.
The city, famous for tourism in Sardinia, has had a significant boost thanks to Low Cost flights that, especially through the airline Ryanair, land thousands of European citizens on the island.

Alghero is a village of Catalan origin located by the sea that allows you to fully enjoy the culture, traditions and natural beauties of Sardinia.

The visit of the city deserves a stop by the Spanish towers and ramparts.
Nearby it is certainly worth seeing the Nuraghe Palmavera, The necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, the caves of Nettuno, the mining center of Argentiera.

Among the beaches in the area the most famous that of Bombarde, located near Fertilia and characterized by cold and very transparent water.
For those who want to eat well, Alghero offers the opportunity to discover the cuisine specialties including Algherese whose most important place is taken by the Catalan lobster. We suggest the restaurant Al Tuguri.
For the drink, the cellar of Sella e Mosca offers a visit with wine tasting.

Welcome Post

Welcome to my first blog about holidays in the beautiful island of Sardinia.