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Sardinia Draw a line directly south from the Ligurian coast, and you’ll hit Sardinia, the Mediterranean island with a local culture, history and identity that is entirely Italian in its adamancy that it has absolutely nothing to do with Italy. That said, strong tourism have helped the local economy flourish, and many seek this scenic island for a truly authentic Italian experience.
For instance, many foreign language students come to learn Italian. Of course, everyone knows that while picking up helpful phrases and vocabulary, the real reason to study language is to hit the beaches all day and party with people from around the world all night. This cosmopolitan, yet laid-back culture blends marvelously with the locals, who are friendly and open to visitors.
The beaches are splendid in Sardinia, with Costa Rei presenting endless, Dali-esque flats of golden sand interrupted only occasionally by a dark brown rock, and converged upon by the deep blue sky. Geremeas, in turn, offers delicious, powdery white sand for sun worshipers who can’t spend enough time soaking in the delicious rays of the yellow orb. Other famous beaches include Pula, San Teodoro and the infamous Portobello, which is a haven for snorkeling, diving and swimming. Other water sports on Sardinia include windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing, kite surfing and yachting out to smaller islands off the Sardinian shoreline. La Maddalena is a perfect example of an off the beaten track Sardinian island that is perfect for those seeking to get away from it all (if “it all” means the big island of Sardinia).
Ancient historical sites abound on Sardinia, one of the most impressive being the Tharros ruins, which outpost dating back millennia which was successively owned by the Romans, following the fall of the Phoenicians. As for natural attractions, lovers of outdoor sports activities will beam with excitement upon hearing of how many caves are to be explored in Sardinia. Examples include Grotto di Neptune and Anghelu Ruju in Alghero.
Getting to Sardinia is relatively easy, as regular ferries go back and forth the calm Mediterranean between mainland Italy and the island. There is also an airport in Alghero, Sardinia’s biggest city (great nightlife, too), and unless you are camping on the beach, you should make your hotel or apartment reservations well in advance. |
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