Guide to Sardinia

Guide to Sardinia (31)

Our recommendations if you are planning a vacation or visit to Sardinia.

  • Sardinia Holiday Apartment Hotel Domus de Janas
    The Holiday Apartment and Hotel Domus de Janas Sul Mare is located by the splendid beach of Torre di Bari right in the centre of the Eastern coast of Sardinia and the province of Ogliastra. It offers three star superior room or apartment accommodation for anyone seeking a tranquil break in an unspo...
  • Pitrizza Restaurant, Cala di Volpe Bay
    The Pitrizza Restaurant is the main restaurant of the Hotel Pitrizza, an exclusive and sophisticated refuge overlooking the bay of Liscia di Vacca. Set in the unspoiled splendor of the Costa Smeralda and 6km from Porto Cervo in the Cala di Volpe Bay, it embodies an ancient charm, the purity...
  • Cala Restaurant, Cala di Volpe Bay
    Franco Guardone Executive Chef and Mario Lutzoni Restaurant Manager welcome you to the Cala Restaurant of the Hotel Cala di Volpe, a charming resort that resembles an ancient medieval village 6km from Porto Cervo in the Costa Smeralda, Saridnia. The Cala Restaurant dining room boasts an eleg...
  • Terrazza Restaurant, Porto Cervo
    Salvatore Cadau, Executive Chef, and Fernando Curreli, Restaurant Manager, welcome you to La Terrazza the main dining restaurant of the Hotel Cervo, Costa Smeralda Resort, situated in the heart of the village of Porto Cervo, overlooking the famous Piazzetta. It is located adjacent to the ho...
  • Romazzino Restaurant, Porto Cervo
    The Romazzino Restaurant of the Romazzino Hotel in Porto Cervo on the Emerald coast in Sardinia is known for its spacious sea view terrace and exclusive innovative cuisine. Typical Sardinian cooking techniques are combined with haute cuisine giving guests a unique gourmet experience. Your ch...
  • Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort, Sardinia
    The Cervo Hotel Costa Smeralda Resort is located in the center of Porto Cervo village, the heart of the luxury Emerald Coast in north east Sardinia. To be precise, right on the Piazzetta of Porto Cervo. Here you will find the village's exclusive shopping zone. The hotel features 106 guest rooms ...
  • Hotel Cala di Volpe, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
    Overlooking the Cala di Volpe Bay, Hotel Cala di Volpe offers accommodation along the Costa Smeralda which is an ideal mix of discreet elegance and glamour. From its setting in a natural Mediterranean maquis near Porto Cervo, you will be able to admire perfect views of Sardinia’s coastline,...
  • Hotel Romazzino, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
    The Hotel Romazzino in Porto Cervo is a beautiful Mediteranean whitewashed property hugging the coast of a sheltered bay along the Costa Smeralda in Sardinia. Surrounded by a lush garden close to a perfect beach the hotel has 78 guest rooms and 16 suites, each with its own terrace overloo...
  • Hotel Pitrizza, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia
    The Hotel Pitrizza is a romantic luxury hotel along the Emerald Coast of north east Sardinia. The hotel represents the culture and architecture of Sardinia and is ideal for anyone looking for a vacation with privacy and absolute relaxation. There are 55 guest rooms, all with lovely views of Li...

SARDINIA TRAVEL INFORMATION AND TOURISM SUGGESTIONS

The region of Sardinia includes Cagliari, Nuoro, Sassari, Oristano, the Costa Smeralda, Oristano, Alghero and Santa Teresa di Gallura.

For over 40 years it was really only about two months along the Emerald Coast following the creation of the exclusive Consorzio Costa Smeralda.

Low cost flights and independent travel are opening up the island and extending the tourist season in Sardinia.

Sardinia was always attractive for its mineral resoruces. The zone of Carbonia in the deep southwest is aptly named.

The inhabitants also tended to remain inland rearing sheep and livestock. This explains the origin of Sardinia's fine cheese making tradition and skills, still exported to other parts of Italy even today. The prehistoric nuraghi dot the whole island and aspects of these ancient belief systems remain in numerous local and annual festivals.

The wild zone of the Gennergentu is one of Europe's great untouched green zones. The continent's largest remaining oak forest is here.

Neverthelesss, today the atraction of the coast and Sardinia's 166 fine beaches is too strong. Scuba diving can be practised anywhere, but especially La Maddalena Archipelago in the extreme north and the Protected Marine Area of Capo Carbonara in the extreme south off the coast of Villasimìus.

Consult our latet Sardinia travel articles below, or access them from the links right divided by recipes, food, wine, itineraries, tours and trip suggestions.

  • The Beautiful Festival of Sant'Efisio in Cagliari

    Published in Sardinia Itineraries
    Every year on 1st May, the streets of Cagliari come alive with the largest and most colourful religious procession in the world. It is the Festival of Sant' Efisio and it has taken place here every year since 1656. Efisio was a Roman officer sent to Sardinia by the Emperor Diocleziano to suppress christianity on the Island. However, during his time there, Efisio had an epiphany and rather than carrying out his orders, became a follower himself. When asked to renounce his new religion, he refused and was sentenced to death. He was initially imprisoned in Cagliari, and then moved…
    Last modified on 23 May 2013

Easter in Sardinia

Published in Sardinia Itineraries
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Dan Hostetler highlights Holy Week in three locations in Sardinia. For more information about these and other events in the island, do pass by the excellent www.sardegnagrandieventi.it/   Easter celebrations in Cagliari Parade of Dead Christ, which is very evocative and takes place the Holy Friday in late afternoon. It is one of the most important rites of the Holy Week of Cagliari. The night parade, by candlelight, has a Spanish origin (and Catholic too). It starts from Saint John the Baptist Church and, through the picturesque districts of Villanova and Castello, snakes it's way to the Cathedral. It is organized…
Last modified on 17 April 2013

Papassini Easter Cake recipe

Published in Sardinia Recipes
The Papassini are typical Sardinian cakes prepared during the traditional holiday period ingredients 300gr flour, 150gr lard, 150gr sugar, 100gr sultanas, 300gr dried fruit (almonds, walnuts etc), 2 eggs, 1 grated lemon rind, 50gr candied orange. For the glaze: 1 white of an egg, 150gr caster sugar.
Last modified on 26 March 2013

Easter Sardinian Meal

Published in Sardinia Food
We have translated the recipes listed below for a four course Easter meal from the highly recommended 'La Sardegna in Punta di Forchetta' by Bianca Pescatori. A fine guide to what to eat during the island's main celebration periods.
Last modified on 18 March 2013

Selected Accommodation in Sardinia

Published in Sardinia Accommodation

Browse the main Travel Categories menu above for all the accommodation featured in Delicious Itay divided by typology.

Below we highlight a selection of places to stay in the Costa Smeralda and Ogliastra in west Sardinia.

 

Last modified on 21 February 2013

Carnival in Sardinia

Published in Sardinia Itineraries
The province of Sassari, which completely encloses the northern tip of the island and the trendy Emerald coast, boasts a number of characteristic celebrations for Carnival. The usual processions and masked characters appear, but of note is the distribution of local food. Hot fava beans served with lardo or 'fat', fried 'frittelle' and lots of wine.
Last modified on 02 February 2013

Museum of Sardinian Traditions

Published in Sardinia Itineraries
In the centre of the ancient town of Siddi, province of Cagliari, you can visit the 17th century Casa Steri inside which is the Museum of Sardinia Traditions or Museo delle Tradizioni Agroalimentari. It is here the visitor can get up close in some way to the rural heritage of the island. It shows you how the daily chores were organised from the kitchen and bakehouse to the granaries and living spaces. The building represents the typical structure of a Capitanesi house with its countryard, farm working area, porticoes and stalls, etc
Last modified on 05 August 2012