Sea and Nature
Crystal-clear waters, sunny beaches, and breathtaking landscapes
Sardinia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. The 1,800 kilometers of coastline of this “small continent” attract thousands of sea’s and sun’s lovers, and windsurfers from all over Europe every summer, fascinated by an incredible succession of sandy beaches, small coves, rocky coasts, 227 islands, and smaller islets, accompanied by the fragrant, evergreen Mediterranean scrub and kissed by a crystal-clear sea that ranges from blue to turquoise to green.
The wilderness and breathtaking diversity of landscapes on an island with hardly any human activity and which has therefore preserved vast areas of untouched nature, with six national and regional parks, 30 natural monuments, and five marine protected areas, are a paradise for those seeking to connect with the spirit of the world.
Between Myth and History
Culture, Crafts, Recipes, and Traditions: A Timeless Heritage
Added to the fascination of the mysterious prehistoric civilization known as the “Nuragic,” unique in the world due to the more than 7,000 nuraghi, truncated cone-shaped towers built “dry” with large stones, scattered throughout Sardinia, there is an anthropological and ethnographic heritage that has remained incredibly authentic to this day. This is evident not only in the colourful handicrafts and costumes of the various villages, but above all in the traditions of the festivals: Easter processions, traditional carnivals, medieval jousting tournaments, and festivals in honour of patron saints. Even today, in a few villages in Barbagia, you can still hear the typical song of the shepherds, “a tenores,” recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity and testifying to a timeless, ancient pastoral culture.
Not to mention the countless, exquisite products such as wines, cheeses, olive oil, hundreds of varieties of bread, including the typical Carasau bread, and much more, that can be discovered during a visit to Sardinia. It’s safe to say that this unique, incomparable island invites you to pause and reflect on what matters in life.
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