Guide to Sardinia

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

  • Sardinia Holiday Apartment Hotel Domus de Janas

    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...
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  • Pitrizza Restaurant, Cala di Volpe Bay

    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...
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  • Cala Restaurant, Cala di Volpe Bay

    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...
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  • Terrazza Restaurant, Porto Cervo

    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...
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  • Romazzino Restaurant, Porto Cervo

    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...
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  • Cervo Hotel, Costa Smeralda Resort, Sardinia

    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 ...
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  • Hotel Cala di Volpe, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia

    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,...
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  • Hotel Romazzino, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia

    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...
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  • Hotel Pitrizza, Costa Smeralda, Sardinia

    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...
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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.

  • Museum of Genna Maria

    Published in Sardinia Itineraries
    The park and museum of Genna Maria sits on the top of a hill with an enviable view of the Gulf of Cagliari, far off Oristano and even the mountains of Sulcis-Iglesiente. It took thirty years to excavate the zone which for centuries had been a simple field for growing grain. It was worth the effort as one of central Sardinia's most impressive bronze age 'nuraghic' complexes saw the light of day again. The primitive tower or 'mastio' is at the center and is the oldest part of the settlement, dating from around 1400 BC.
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    Last modified on 05 August 2012

Sacred Sardinian Bread

Published in Sardinia Food
Traditional Sardinian flat Bread
An ancient Sardinian proverb states 'Chie hat pane, mai no morit' or 'with bread you will never die' and, as you can expect it plays a fundamental part in the history, culture and traditions of the island. The preparation of bread was the work of the women of the towns and villages and they worked to a precise rhythm approaching the process with all the care of raising a child. For special occasions such as festivals and weddings the making of bread became an art form with incredible imagination and creativity. Bread could be eaten in any different ways. T…
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Last modified on 05 August 2012

Sardinian flat bread

Published in Sardinia Recipes
Do you have a recipe for a flat bread from Sardinia, "carta da musica" or pane carasau? I read descriptions calling for flour, water, salt , and sometimes an egg? No amounts were given, the type of flour, or the baking technique? Thanks for your help. ingredients finely ground durum wheat, water, beer yeast, salt
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Last modified on 05 August 2012

Nuoro

Published in Sardinia Itineraries
Merdules
Nuoro was only really mentioned in historical records (as Nugoro) from late medieval times when it offered a safe haven for the inhabitants of Ottana who had run away from endemic malaria. They must have been attracted by the fresh air wipping in from all sides and the work to be found at this hub for the zone's large agricultural trade. Do visit the Museum of Sardinian Life and Popular Traditions in the city. At the center of the Nuoro is the cathedral dedicated to 'Santa Maria della Neve'. Quite particular bearing in mind Sardinia's image as a fabulous summer…
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Last modified on 05 August 2012

Carbonia Iglesias

Published in Sardinia Itineraries
Carbonia Iglesiais
Carbonia is 70 km west of Cagliari and is located near Monte Sirai. It is one of the oldest settled areas in this part of the island thanks to the abundance of mineral deposits. No prizes for guessing the origin of the name. It is an area of high archaeological interest and there are three museums dedicated to the theme. They are the 'Area Archeologica di Monte Sirai', the 'Civico Museo Archeologico' 'Villa Sulcis' and the 'Museo di Paleonologia e Speleogia 'Martel'. Maybe not for the casual tourist but if you want to find out about the ancient neolithic societies…
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Last modified on 05 August 2012

Small Guide to Ogliastra

Published in Sardinia Itineraries
Pedralonga
The first thing you notice about the territory of Ogliastra in eastern Sardinia is the name. It may derive from the olive trees that which feature across the territory, or perhaps after the monolithic red porphyry rock of Pedra Longa pictured (Agugliastra) located along the Baunei coastline in front of the small port of Arbatax. What is for sure is that Ogliastra is commonly referred to as 'the amphitheater'. The  territory is effectively hemmed in by three mountainous massifs positioned in such a way as to present an impressive 180° backdrop to the coastline of Tyrrhenian Sea below. Specifically, the territory passes…
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Last modified on 12 May 2012

Pecorino Cheese of Sardinia

Published in Sardinia Food
Pecorino Sardo cheese
The 'Latteria Sociale Cooperativa' of Nuoro is located towards the north east of the island. It was formed in 1938 when a group of local breeders decided to take on the process of transformation and commercialization of their milk products and is perhaps typical of the many pecorino cheese makers on the island. Today the co-operative employs around 10 regular workers and 12 seasonal employees who between then turn out 9,000 quintals of cheese each year. 80% of this amount consists of 'Percorino Romano' while 20% consists of other typical Sardinian cheese and Pecorino Crotonese. As for the cheese itself…
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Last modified on 02 May 2012