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Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean sea,
and one of the 20 regions of Italy. It is located west of the Italian peninsula,
north of Tunisia and immediately south of the french island of Corsica.
Sardinia is an island of ancient traditions, still dominated by wild and uncontaminated
nature. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Sardinia is predominantly mountainous, but without
high peaks, offering visitors a unique natural environment. It's a paradise for
people who love the sea and beautiful beaches, as well as for water sports, trekking and climbing.
Calgiari is the most important city of Sardinia, with a metropolitan area of
about half a million inhabitants. The capital of the island has a soul consisting of history,
culture, beach tourism and nightlife. It's an attractive mix that fascinates the visitors,
charmed by the views of Castello, the ramparts and the Roman remains,
the sardine sea as, well as by the dynamism of a surprisingly lively city.
The river Temo flows through the center of the colorful village of Bosa.
With the medieval Serravalle Castle, also known as the Malaspina castle,
a number of churches, a few museums and even ancient tanneries, there's plenty to do and see
in this village. Plus, Boza overlooks the sea, and there are several sandy beaches nearby too.
Stintino is home to one of Sardinia's most popular beaches - La Pelosa. It's a stunning
strip of white sand and calm turquoise waters, with views of the Torre della Pelosa in the distance.
But the town and port of Stintino are just as beautiful, and Stintino is also known for having
some of the most delectable seafood on the island. Fan favorites are the sea urchin, octopus and clams.
Castelsardo is a picturesque town located just a short distance from Badisi on the northern coast
of Sardinia. This historic town is best known for its ancient castle, but there are also beautiful
sandy beaches, which make this a somewhat strategic stopover between west Sardinia and the islands in
the east. The castle that gives the name to the village is still in perfect condition
after almost a thousand years, and overlooks the whole city, the gulf and the harbor. When you hike
up to the castle, you will get a great view, and you can even spot Corsica on a clear day.
Alghero is a beautiful city on Sardinia, but its historical center feels like its own
tiny quaint village. With a massively long stretch of city beach, it will be a toss-up
to decide whether to have a day of sand and sun, or roam the old city stone walls.
As afternoon fades into evening, one of the popular things to do is climb the
walls built by the Spanish to protect against attack by sea, and join locals for an evening
promenade along their white bastions to watch the sunset over the Mediterranean.
Did you know that you can ski in Sardinia? the village of Fonni is near some of the
highest peaks in Sardinia, and is good for skiing during the winter season. During the
warmer months, you can explore the town and its many painted wall murals. Nearby,
there are plenty of hiking trails in wooded areas to get some fresh air.
Costa Smeralda is the place on Sardinia, where the rich and the famous go on vacation.
Embraced by the warm and salty waters of the Mediterranean,
the diverse coastal area of the Costa Smeralda offers beachfront resorts, rental villas, boutique
hotels and shopping areas, while keeping a balance with its beautiful surroundings.
The center of all this is Porto Cervo, a resort village and marina for private yachts, built in
the 1960s. The resorts take guests by boat to the secluded beaches, which are inaccessible by land.
Capo Testa is popular for its breathtaking views and explicit hiking terrain.
Atop this glorious holiday destination surrounded by clear and transparent water,
Corsica can be recognized with the help of a suitably low shoreline and clear weather.
From here, you can also have a clear view of a collection of bizarre rock formations. It is a
beautiful place to walk around, and is without doubt the most dramatic scenery of Sardinia.
The beaches of Capo Testa are free, and you don't need to take a boat to get to them.
Tharrros is one of the most important and evocative archaeological legacies in the Mediterranean.
It is located on the southern tip of the Gulf of Oristano in western Sardinia. You
can walk amid the stone remains of Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman cultures on this rocky
point, and try to picture what this place looked like 2000 years ago. You can see more of the
treasures unearthed here in the Antiquarium Arborense Museum in the city of Oristano.
Sassari, Sardinia's second largest city, is a lively university and cultural center,
and boasts some fine buildings in Catalan gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles.
As a tourist destination, Sassari has a great deal of historical monuments, but it also
benefits from a great location, and is an ideal base from which to explore northern Sardinia.
From this city, you can visit the coastal regions and find some stunning beaches.
Clinging to the top of a steep mountain ridge, the precipitous streets of Nuoro open to views in
every direction. The 19th century cathedral sits above a cliff that drops straight into the valley,
and the small plaza in front of the church is almost the only level spot in town.
Nuoro is a good base for exploring the surrounding Gennargentu,
Sardinia's most rugged and beautiful interior mountains, and the remote villages.
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