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What to do in Sardinia: from the north to the south. Intro: What you need to know before travelling to Sardinia
The 20 destinations of our Sardinian tour are meant to give to the traveler an overview of the must-see places while explaining why they worth a visit and adding some curiosities that only the locals know.
As Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, we have decided to split our journey in 4 parts: what to do in the north of the island, the best places to visit along the east coast, the beauties of southern Sardinia and the hidden gems of the west coast.
Let we start with a general presentation of Sardinia and some useful information.
Sardinia, Italy
Total area: 24,090 km²
Capital: Cagliari
Municipalities: 377
Language: Sardinian and Italian
Population: welcoming
Coasts: amazing
Vegetation: wild Culture&History: fascinating
Official tourism website: http://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en
Ancient traditions and artisan knowledge, wild and unspoiled nature, stunning panoramas and beaches…Sardinia is an island of a thousand faces and along its coastline, from north to south, landscapes differ considerably. However, there is a common feature in this wide range of colors and shapes: it is the history of this ancient land and the proud and welcoming people who live here.
Sardinia: an island of a thousand faces
Sardinia is described as the “less Italian” among all regions. Its geographical isolation has allowed the protection of native animal and vegetation (like the little Giara horse or the white donkey of Asinara) and has safeguarded its language and its traditions which have been kept untouched over the centuries.
The island of Sardinia is a very old land whose formation dates back to 300 million years ago. Geologically speaking, it is one of the oldest lands of Europe, with an extremely low earthquake risk.
Sardinia: mild weather & amazing beaches
Sardinia enjoys a mild weather throughout the year thanks to the favorable influence of Mediterranean climate. Nonetheless, the best time to visit the Island are spring and late summer when the sun is milder and beaches are less crowded then in the high season.
A place of honor in this selection of Top 20 places to visit in Sardinia is reserved to the emerald Sardinian sea, one of the cleanest in the Mediterranean: Chia, Cala Domestica, Cala Goloritzè are just a few example of the amazing Sardinian beaches.
A special mention must be dedicated to the 7,000 nuraghi spread in the island, prehistoric villages which show how much Sardinia has been strategically important throughout history, due to its controlling and strategic position in the Mediterranean Sea.
To sum up, from its coasts to its villages, Sardinia is not only a land of wild landscapes and stunning beaches, but boasts also culture, archeology, museums, mountains and luxuriant valleys.
Our Top 20 Sardinia places selection and a pinch of curiosity will guide you to a memorable experience.
(FROM – http://blog.guidemeright.com/top20-sardinia-places-intro/)