Bury Your Feet in the Sardinian Sand

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By []Naomi S Wilson

Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and it is one of the regions of Italy. The island has its typical Mediterranean beauty and in the summer it offers very warm weather. It's loved for swimming, boating, windsurfing, hiking, climbing, camping and the beaches in addition to the variety of other activities available in Sardinia. The island is treasured for its coastal areas that are hot spots for tourists especially in the warmest months.

Family holidays in Sardinia are ideal at this Mediterranean destination with just a short 2 hour flight from the UK to any of the 3 main airports near Cagliari, Olbia, and Alghero and the beautiful beaches with warm clear blue water and family friendly resorts. There is a range of accommodation fit for families with family rooms, inter-connecting rooms and child concessions for families all sizes and all budgets as well as welcoming child friendly restaurants with pizza, pasta and gelato always on offer. There are activities for all the family all over Sardinia with water sports being most popular. As Sardinia is part of Italy there is welcoming Italian style hospitality and all aspects of the Italian culture. Why not travel inland to where the traditional culture still flourishes?

Plan Your Italian Holiday - Sardinia Wine Tours

Sardinia (Photo credit: giannisl)So you have decided to go to Sardinia, a Mediterranean island southwest of Rome. You can see their bronze age stone fortresses called nuraghi that are found nowhere else on earth. To a large extent Sardinia is the most traditional part of Italy. But it is also home away from home for jet setters who haunt the Costa Smeralda in the island's northeast. I'm told that the Presidential Suite at the Cala di Volpe has a private pool. On the other hand Costa Verde at the opposite end of the island is only accessible by unpaved roads. The local mines have been abandoned. Try to get there before it's "developed." Sardinia is known for unusual food such as Cavallo (horse meat) and Ricci (sea urchins). If you feel lonesome for Aragosta (lobster), Sardinia is perhaps your best bet in Italy but remember to bring your wallet.

A Quick Tour Of Italy - Northern Sardinia

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If you are in the mood for a tour of Europe, why don't you consider the island of Sardinia, a region of southern Italy? Depending on your specific interests, this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. Some parts of Sardinia remain undiscovered by tourists, while other sites are favorites of Italian and international jet setters and are priced accordingly. This article presents northern Sardinia. Companion articles present central Sardinia and southern Sardinia.

Winter Attractions And Events In Sardinia

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The beautiful island of Sardinia that lies east of the Italian mainland has a relatively mild winter. And yet I know that you definitely would not want to sit in your shirtsleeves in a seaside cafe sipping a local wine. This indescribable pleasure will have to wait for the other seasons.

Italy - The Island of Sardinia - Alghero

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By Irina Pushkova


Alghero is an Italian town in the province of Sassari, one of the major towns of Sardinia. Its population consists of about forty-four thousand of inhabitants. The town of Alghero is located very close to the airport which makes Alghero one of the most important towns on the north of the Island of Sardinia. Besides Alghero stands on the seashore which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. It is very comfortable even just to come to Alghero for a weekend since one can get from the airport right to a nice beach within a few minutes.

Italy - The Island of Sardinia - Alghero

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By Irina Pushkova
Alghero is an Italian town in the province of Sassari, one of the major towns of Sardinia. Its population consists of about forty-four thousand of inhabitants. The town of Alghero is located very close to the airport which makes Alghero one of the most important towns on the north of the Island of Sardinia. Besides Alghero stands on the seashore which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. It is very comfortable even just to come to Alghero for a weekend since one can get from the airport right to a nice beach within a few minutes.

Lifestyle and traditions of the local population have been significantly influenced by Spanish culture. Sometimes Alghero is called Barselonetta which means little Barcelona. Some locals speak a dialect compiled from an ancient Catalan language and in the twenty-first century this dialect is used as an official language on a par with the Italian on the territory of Alghero.
The historical center of Alghero is something that is worth visiting. It has preserved the medieval spirit of the mixed cultures of Italy and Spain and at the same time it is full of modern ideas and rhythm of life so much required today. Young people are very fond of coming here, especially on summer holidays. During the day they spend their time on the beach and in the evening go to the disco. Older people like walking through the historic center and along the coast on a nice paved road to admire the berths in the night lights.
The coastline of Alghero is called the Coral Riviera. In the waters of the Gulf of Alghero there is a huge amount of precious red coral of the highest quality. Collecting, processing and sale of corals played an important economic and cultural role in Alghero for centuries. A branch of red coral has become a symbol of the city of Alghero. Its image can be found on the arms of the city of Alghero.
The neighborhood of Alghero is famous for the vineyards that belong to a worldwide known Italian wine producer named Sella and Mosca.
The natural landscape of Alghero is very diverse: beaches and rocks with flat or very sharp rocks, typical Mediterranean plants. The town is surrounded by olive groves. Along with the sea and the beaches, the colours of the nature around Alghero create a picture of extraordinary beauty. You can enjoy the views of Capo Caccia with a huge rock in the shape of a sleeping giant which also has become a symbol of Alghero along with the precious red coral. The marine national park was created recently in the area of Capo Caccia. This area abounds in caves and gorges which are still largely unexplored. The most famous cave is the Grottoes of Neptune with its giant stalagmites and stalactites of particular shapes.
The flora and fauna of the waters of Alghero is very attractive for those who like diving. Colonies of red coral, crabs, huge lobsters, moray eels, eels can be observed in the local waters. The most popular spot among divers is Grotto Nereus which is considered the largest sea cave in Europe.
Alghero offers you hundreds of nice places to eat. Local restaurants have a wide choice of fresh seafood as well as typical Sardinian dishes such as fresh pasta and pizza.
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