Sardinia is the second largest island in Italy . The island capital of Cagliari is also the main port of Sardinia.
Where is Sardinia?
The island is located in the western water area of Italy, 200 kilometers from the continent. From the South side, just 12 kilometers from Sardinia is the French island of Corsica.
Sardinia - beach holidays
Year-round in Sardinia is warm weather, even in winter it does not get cold, thanks to a pronounced subtropical climate. But the tourist season in Sardinia lasts from April to November. In the summer months there is a significant influx of tourists. Real connoisseurs of beach holidays choose to travel to the island from September to October, when the heat goes away, and the water remains pleasantly warm.
The length of the island's coastline is more than 1800 kilometers. Sardinia is famous for its clean sandy beaches with clear water. On the seashore there are a number of prestigious resorts, interrupted by many "wild" beaches, natural grottoes and picturesque lagoons. According to official data, a quarter of Italy's beaches are concentrated in Sardinia. In an environment of lovers of water sports, the Italian island is considered the best place in the Mediterranean for diving. Rest on Sardinia is preferred by tourists, who like quiet retirement and unhurried pace of life.
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Sardinia: attractions
In Sardinia, there are traces of ancient civilizations: Phoenician, Roman and Byzantine. The sights of the island bear the imprint of many cultures that flourished in the past centuries.
Nuragi
Stone dwellings of the civilization of the nuraghs were built 2,500 years ago. Huge cone-shaped towers were erected from blocks laid out in a circle. At the same time, no binding solutions were used, the strength of the structures was provided by strong rocks and special masonry technology.
Tomb of the Giants
In Sardinia, about 300 graves dating back to the second millennium BC were discovered. Impressive is the size of the burial chambers - it ranges from 5 to 15 meters in length.
Porto Torres
A small town in Sardinia Porto Torres is built on ancient Roman foundations. In the town there are many ancient buildings, including the ruins of the temple dedicated to Fortune; aqueduct, basilica. In the crypt there are sarcophagi related to the times of Ancient Rome.
National Park "Orosei Bay and Gennargentu"
In the east of Sardinia, there is a protected natural park "Orosei Bay and Gennargentu". Picturesque beaches with magnificent flowers are the residence of magnificent butterflies - Corsican sailboats. On the territory of the park there are Sardinian forest cat, seals-monks, wild sheep and other kinds of rare animals. In addition, the place is famous for its landscape formations: the rocks Pedra e Liana and Pedra Longa di Baunei, the valley of Su Suercone, the gorge Gorroppu.
National Park "Archipelago of La Maddalena"
The park "Archipelago La Maddalena" is located on a group of islands. You can get to the place from Palau. Of the entire archipelago, people live only on three islands. Numerous representatives of island nature are protected by the state. La Maddalena also attracts tourists with historical sites associated with the names of Napoleon Bonaparte, Giuseppe Garibaldi and Admiral Nelson. The small island of Budelli is considered one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean, thanks to Spiadja Rosa - a beach covered with microscopic remains of corals and shells that betray the surface pink.
The Green Train
For the excursion in Sardinia, a special train is very popular, cruising the narrow-gauge railway and delivering tourists to the central part of the island. An old locomotive carries ancient cars. On the trip you can see the constructions of the XVIII century: the aqueduct and the station warden's booth. In addition, from the train window you can admire the beautiful island nature.
How to get to Sardinia?
In the tourist season, direct charter flights from Moscow are organized to Sardinia. The rest of the time the island can be reached by ferry from nearby Italian ports.
