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1,800km of coastline, much of it utterly unspoilt and fringed by white sand beaches lapped by crystal clear waters of every shade from deep aquamarine to shimmering turquoise and emerald green. Probably its only claim to fame, apart from giving its name to tins of small fish, is the Costa Smerelda, built by the Aga Khan as a playground for the rich and without doubt pristinely beautiful, but perhaps slightly too perfect and a touch synthetic and out of context with the real Sardinia beyond its confines.

Provinces in Sardinia : Cagliari, Gallura, Medio Campidano, Nuoro, Ogliastra, Oristano, Sassari and Sulcis,

Cities & Villages in Sardinia : Arbarax, Bosa, Cagliari, Olbia, Oristano, Porto Torres

Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, located between Italy, Spain and Tunisia, south of Corsica. It forms part of Italy.


Capital City Sardinia : Cagliari


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Camp sites Sardinia / Caravanning

  
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  Eurocampings   -   ACSI Camping Guide Sardinia

  Camping.it   -   Camp sites Sardegna: Cagliari - Nuoro - Oristano - Sassari 

Car Rentals Sardinia



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National Parks

  Gennargentu National Park [ Parco Nazionale del Golfo di Orosei e del Gennargentu ]
National park on the east coast of Sardinia. It borders the Golfo di Orosei and has the wildest scenery of the island. The park is known for its trekking and rock climbing.

The highest mountain in Sardinia, Punta La Marmora, in the Gennargentu mountain range is within the boundaries of the National Park.

  Park.it
National Parks, Regional Parks, Marine Protected Areas, National Reserves, Regional Reserves, Wetlands and Other Protected Areas.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

   -   Beach holidays, Dive holidays, Family holidays, Golf and Spa
A little less than 120 miles from the Italian mainland, covering an area of 9,300 square miles, your reasons for visiting Sardinia would be its sparkling white sandy beaches and pristine waters. Although, not known for its cultural riches, this island holds some remains of various civilisations that passed through here.
The island of Sardinia enjoys soft sandy beaches and some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean, combined with a mountainous and wooded interior. The rugged terrain and unhurried pace offer a perfect base for a relaxing beach holiday. D.H. Lawrence once wrote that Sardinia was 'left outside of time and history', indeed traditions.

 

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  Just Sardinia   -   The Sardinia holiday specialist
Villas, apartments, spa breaks, diving, yacht charter and an organic farm. ABTA, ATOL, AITO protected.
  Freelance Holidays   -   Quality beachside villas, apartments and studios to rent.

Travel Guides Sardinia / Destination Guides

Travel Guides Sardinia  [ amazon.co.uk ]

Sardinia - Eyewitness Travel Guide  -   Fabrizio Ardito
Sardinia, the Mediterranean's second largest island after Sicily, is equidistant from the Italian mainland and the Turkish coast. Described by DH Lawrence as 'lost between Europe and Africa and belonging to nowhere' it remains proud of its independent spirit and boasts stunning Roman and Carthaginian ruins, dramatic cliffs and numerous lagoons, together with gorgeous beaches and rocky shores. Flamboyant festivals happen throughout the year, so explore and experience to your heart's content with the Eyewitness Travel Guide.
Paperback 224 pages (December 1, 2005);  Publisher: Dorling Kindersley;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1405312033.
The Rough Guide to Sardinia  -   Robert Andrews
This guide to Sardinia opens with a 16-page section featuring photography of the island's highlights from the beaches of the southern coast to the evocative prehistoric ruins of the nuraghi. The following chapters provide informative accounts of all the sights, from the lively capital of Cagliari to the Smerelda coast. There are reviews of the best places to eat, drink and sleep in every region and practical advice on exploring the island whether by bicycle, car, boat or on foot. Finally, there is comprehensive coverage of Sardinia's history, culture, art and festivals.
Paperback 400 pages (January 8, 2004);  Publisher: Rough Guides;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1843532379.
Sardinia - Lonely Planet Travel Guide  -   Damien Simonis
Packed with practical travel advice to help you get around the island, this guidebook presents total coverage of Sardinia from the unspoiled coast to hide-away, mountain-top ruins. It includes special sections on the island's colourful cultural festivals and cuisine.
Paperback 264 pages (June 2003);  Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications;  Language: English;  ISBN: 1740590333.
Landscapes of Sardinia - Sunflower Countryside Guide  -   Andreas Stieglitz
The second largest island on the Mediterranean, Sardinia is famous for its ancient Nuragic civilization. The six car tours in this book cover the whole island. Sardinia is also a little known paradise for walkers and the 22 main routes (with variations) are also included.
Paperback 136 pages (May 30, 2001);  Publisher: Sunflower Books;  Language: English;  ISBN: 185691173X.

Transport / How do I travel to Sardinia

  Cagliari Airport   -   Aeroporto di Cagliari Elmas
Cagliari airport is 7km from the city centre. Bus connections from the airport to the city centre, run around every 30 minutes. Taxis are also available outside the terminal for the 10 minutes journey into town.
  Alghero   -   Aeroporto Fertilia
  Olbia   -   Aeroporto Costa Smeralda
  Airport Genua [ Cristoforo Colombo ]

  Airline Tickets Sardinia / Bargain Flights
Cheap flight tickets Sardinia.

  Ferrovie della Sardegna   -   Sardinian Railways
  Trenino Verde

Ferries & Fast Boats

  Moby Lines 
  Sardinia Ferries  -  
  Tirrenia   -   Ferry to Sardinia

  Genua  to Cagliari / Olbia, Sardinia v.v. - Tirrenia
  Livorno to Olbia, Sardinia v.v. - Sardinia Ferries and Moby Lines
  Rome [ Civitavechhia ] to Sardinia

  Online map Sardinia [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ].

Links 

  Sardinia Tourism

  Region Sardinia   -   Regione Sardegna 

  Cagliari   -   Comune.di Cagliari   -   Capital City Sardinia
When you need a break and a bathe, head for the suburb of Poetto, a fifteen minute bus ride from Piazza Matteotti past Cagliari's Sant'Elia football stadium. Poetto has six kilometres of fine sandy beach, with small bars and showers conveniently nearby.

  Province of Cagliari   -   Amministrazione Provinciale di Cagliari
  Province of Gallura   -   with capital city Olbia / Tempio
  Province of Medio Campidano   -   Mediocampidano.com   -   with capital city Sanluri
Costa Verde
  Province of Nuoro Tourism -
  Province of Ogliastra   -   with capital city Lanusei / Tortoli
  Province of Oristano
  Province of Sassari   -   Home page della Provincia di Sassari
  Province of Sulcis-Iglesiente   -   °Comunita' Montana n 19 del Sulcis Iglesiente
Communities  Buggerru, Carbonia, Domusnovas, Fluminimaggiore, Gonnesa, Iglesias, Musei, Narcao, Portoscuso, Siliqua, Villamassargia. Capital City Sulcis: Iglesias / Carbonia

  Capoterra   -   Comune di Capoterra
  Elmas   -   Comune di Elmas
  Fonni   -   the highest town in Sardinia
Fonni is a winter sports centre with a ski lift to Monte Spada and Bruncu Spina. Fonni is also the gateway to the Gennargentu mountain system. See Fonni.net. 
  Gavoi
  Iglesias / Carbonia   -   Comune di Iglesias
  Lanusei / Tortoli   -   Comune di Lanusei
  Monserrato   -   Citá di Monserrato 
  Nuoro
Natives in this remote area feel a special pride that neither the Romans, nor Carthage, nor any other foreigner has ever conquered them. So in the eyes of many, the real Sardinia is found here. The town of Nuoro has been called "the Sardinian Athens" because of its large number of poets, writers.
  Olbia / Tempio   -   Comune di Olbia
  Oliena   -   well known for its wines
  Orgosolo   -   used to be famous for its bandits and kidnappers
  Oristano
Oristano houses the Antiquarium Arborense Museum, with its important Nuraghic and Roman collection from the old cities of Tharros and Cornus.
  Quartu Sant'Elena   -   Comune di Quartu Sant'elena 
  San Salvatore
This little town was the location for filming many spaghetti westerns in decades gone by.
  Sanluri   -   Comune di Sanluri
  Santa Teresa Gallura   -   Comune di Santa Teresa Gallura
  Sassari   -   Commune di Sassari  - 
  Selargius   -   Comune di Selargius

  Costa Orientale

  Barbagia [ Barbàgia or Barbaza ]   -   mountain area of inner Sardinia
Located alongside the Gennargentu massif.
  Sanctuary of the Vergine dei Martiri [ Fonni ]
  Ski area of Sardinia
  Soccer   -   Cagliari Calcio
  Su Nuraxi   -   a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Situated near the village of Barumini, it is the finest and most complete example of a nearly four thousand year old stone defensive structure called nuraghe found only in Sardinia. Sardinia is home to more than 8,000 nuraghe, all that remains of the original 30,000 plus.

  News from Sardinia   -   La Nuova Sardegna   -   newspaper Sardinia
  Tourist attractions in Sardinia

Cuisine   -   Sardinia Cooking

It is said that there are more than 500 types of bread in Sardinia, one for each village.

  Nepente   -   a wine made with Cannonau grapes
  Vernaccia di Oristano DOC wine [ Oristano region ]
According to legend the vine come from the tears of Santa Giusta, patroness of Oristano and the wine helps fight malaria. The sweet wine resembles Sherry.

History of Sardinia

In Prehistory Sardinia's inhabitants developed a trade in obsidian, a stone used for the production of the first rough tools, and this activity brought Sardinians into contact with most of the Mediterranean people. Desiccated grapes, recently found in several locations, were DNA tested and proved to be the oldest grapes in the world, dating back to the Pyramids' and Mesopotamian's era. The Cannonau wine is made with these grapes and may qualify as the mother of all the European wines. See for more Wikipedia

  Sardinia's History   -   Wikipedia
Prehistory Sardinia, The Stone Age and Obsidian, The era of the nuraghi, Phoenicians / Punics and Romans in Sardinia, The Middle Ages, From the kingdom of Sardinia until the present day.

  Antiquarium Arborense Museum
Has an important Nuraghic and Roman collection from the old cities of Tharros and Cornus.
  Archaeological Museum in Cagliari
  Archivio di Stato di Cagliari
  Guida ai Musei della Sardegna

  List of archaeological sites of Sardinia

Music, Arts & Culture, Events

Sardinia is best-known for the tenores polyphonic chant, sacred songs called gozos, and launeddas [ an ancient instrument, triplepipe / tripleclarinet ].

  Music of Sardinia

  Orchestra Popolare Sarda [ launeddas, Youtube video ]

  Musica, teatro, danza e arti visive [ Regione Autonoma della Sardegna ]

  Conservatorio Pierluigi da Palestrina   -   Cagliari

  Teatro Comunale of Cagliari
Home to the permanent Choir and Orchestra of the Opera and Concert Association of Cagliari and seat of the Cagliari Opera Foundation.
  Teatro Lirico di Cagliari [ Opera house ]
  Roman amphitheater in Cagliari
In summer used for outdoor concerts and festivals.
  Palestrina music conservatory.

  Giovanni Dore museum [ town of Tadasuni ]
Has a collection of 400 traditional Sardinian folk instruments.

  Ente Musicale di Nuoro  [ founded in 1987 ]

  Nuoro Jazz Festival   -   Annual festival in Nuoro
See 'Ente Musicale di Nuoro'.

  Luigi Canepa music conservatory [ Sassari  ]

  Teatro Politeama Verdi [ Sassari, built in 1884 ]
Civic Theatre [ Sassari, 1827 ]

  Angelus Cantade by I Tenores di Bitti

  Festa di Sant Antonio [ in January ]
  Festa di Sant'Efisio Cagliari
  Festival delle Launeddas  -   see Youtube 


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