If you try to look at the coast of Italy fromfrom the point of view of the amazing accumulation of the most beautiful, picturesque places of our native planet, then the suspicion involuntarily creeps in that a generous Demiurge walked along this part of the globe. One of his footprints rose above the azure surface of the Mediterranean Sea between Corsica and Sicily and turned into the island of Sardinia. Even the shape of the island from a bird's eye view resembles the sole of a huge sandal. Nowadays it is difficult to get to the truth in the many bizarre legends about the origin of this paradise. However, for those who decided to arrange a vacation on the island of Sardinia, there will be an opportunity to hear each of them from local historians, who with fanatical scrupulousness collected both the legend of Hercules' nephew Sardus, and of God who first set foot on earth here, and a dozen more different versions of the origin of this unique island.
Edem? No. Sardinia!
Anyone who sets foot on the island for the first time,At first, you can’t understand where the sky ends and where the endless azure expanses of the sea begin. The nearest continent is 200 kilometers of purest salt water. The nature of the island amazes with the brightness and variety of colors. Even the air in Sardinia is special, filled with the aroma of flowers and trees. Light notes of endless lemon trees, the spicy smell of myrtle and the tart scent of coniferous groves, the intoxicating aroma of blooming oleanders and bougainvilleas. It feels like at some point you simply left the earth and found yourself in a paradise. There is everything here: sand dunes, picturesque cliffs and grottoes, cozy bays and numerous hills. As if someone specially collected natural beauty from everywhere and united it in this natural oasis; and therefore Sardinia is a vacation that people are waiting for and dreaming about.
Open-air museum
Perhaps it was in an attempt to find earthly paradiseNumerous conquerors came to the island. The Spaniards, Phoenicians, Sardinians, Greeks and Arabs visited Sardinia at different times, as evidenced by the numerous architectural monuments that still adorn the island. The Sardis (by the way, some scientists believe that these ancient tribes gave the island its name) left behind nuraghes, which are considered one of the main attractions of the island. No historian will undertake to determine the exact time of their construction. But according to rough estimates, they date back to the twelfth to thirteenth centuries BC. By the way, the purpose of these buildings, shaped like truncated cones, is also a mystery. Either they served as dwellings for leaders or as defensive fortifications. The ancient Romans left behind an amphitheater carved directly into the rock. For twenty centuries, this majestic structure has adorned the capital of Sardinia, Cagliari. The area of the amphitheater is 6,000 square meters and can accommodate about 10 thousand spectators. Surprisingly, time has hardly touched this monument. To this day, concerts and performances are held within its walls. And numerous tourists have the opportunity to enjoy the incredible acoustic properties of this structure. The entire city is evidence of the presence of the Spaniards on the island. The so-called "Little Barcelona" or Alghero. This city has many names. It is called the City of Light for the white walls of its houses, and the "coral city" - because its coast is dotted with these "living" stones. The entire old part of the city - old streets and magnificent palaces (Palau Reial, Palazzo Carcassona), the Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria and the Church of San Michele - bear the imprint of the prim beauty of Spain.
Workshop of nature
For many tourists who choose to vacation onSardinia, the island is attractive not so much for the creations of human hands, but for its numerous unique natural monuments. The same Demiurge who settled flocks of pink flamingos in the capital of Sardinia Cagliari, or Sardus, who came from the myths of the ancient Greeks, generously crumbled the Maddalena archipelago off the coast of the island. Sixty islands rising straight out of the water have become a national park protected by the state. Granite rocks of various shapes and sizes are considered an example of the most beautiful landscape in the world. In the coastal waters of the archipelago is the Whale Sanctuary. However, if you are fond of diving, the seabed will reveal many wonderful secrets to you. And numerous dolphins, here and there fearlessly darting in the transparent waters of the sea, will keep you company. The world-famous Neptune Caves look like a fantastic royal palace. Centuries-old growths of stalagmites and stalactites form columns supporting the vault of the cave. Natural arches and stone lace decorate the walls. And one of the compositions resembles a real church organ. The surface of the underground lake Lamarmora, about a hundred meters long, serves as the floor in this underground castle created by nature itself. And a steep descent along 675 steps carved directly into the rock to see this enchanting beauty with your own eyes will seem like a small price to pay. Molentargius Park is one of the most incredible in Europe. It is home to numerous species of endangered waterfowl. White and Egyptian herons, black cormorants, red-headed pochards and beautiful pink flamingos are only a small part of the fauna that comfortably inhabit 1,600 hectares of swamps and water. Some naturalists come to Sardinia just to visit this park.
Tourist Mecca
Such an abundance of natural beauty, historicalmonuments and the famous white beaches (by the way, the white sand of the island's beaches is considered one of the island's most valuable assets) have made Sardinia a Mecca for tourists. And not only for ordinary people. Famous Hollywood stars, prominent politicians and even the infamous Silvio Berlusconi have chosen this unique island for their vacation. Why? Because, according to numerous vacationers, "tourists in Sardinia can only have a good time, and nothing else." Whatever type of vacation you prefer, you will easily find it here. For those who go to Sardinia in search of various spa treatments, privacy and luxury, the best choice is Forte Village Resort, a complex of nine high-class hotels. This is a small state within a state, where time flies unnoticed. 25 hectares of land and sea, designed for a vacation for every taste. And the famous spa complex Thaermae del Forte Village with patented methods of algae therapy is a source of eternal youth and beauty. It is in Sardinia that 25% of all beaches in Italy are concentrated. But the Sardinians themselves prefer to relax on wild beaches. If you went on vacation with children or just want to lie on the white sand, then the six-kilometer beaches of Poetto will undoubtedly be an excellent choice for you. The strip of beach, where 50 meters wide - shallow water, serves as a great place for kids to splash around without risking their lives. And this beach is considered the most well-equipped. Numerous sea excursions will leave indelible impressions in your memory. A trip to a real sea fishing can be an exciting adventure, where you feel like an ordinary Sardinian fisherman and soak up the salty sea breeze. And then, specially for you, traditional dishes of Sardinian fishermen will be prepared from the fish you caught.
A story about a holiday in Sardinia would be incomplete withoutmention of traditional cuisine. It goes without saying that seafood makes up the bulk of the diet. But you can be sure that it is the freshest here. It is impossible not to mention the famous salami and dry-cured meat, prosciutto. As well as porseddu - a young pig baked in myrrh leaves. Gourmets say that its meat melts in the mouth. In addition, Sardinia is famous for its sheep cheeses. Some of them can only be tried on the island, because it is prohibited by law to export this fermented milk treasure outside the island. But what kind of cheese is there without wine? That's right, Sardinian wines are considered the best in Italy. And you will have the opportunity to see this for yourself if you go on an excursion to the famous wineries of Argiolas or Surau. There you will not only be told about the modern method of wine production, but also taken to the famous wine cellars of the Argiolas family. This is a treasure trove of Italian wines produced in Sardinia. Every bottle is valuable here. At the end of such excursions, a wine tasting is usually arranged, to the great joy of tourists. Every day spent on the island of Sardinia is a vacation filled with impressions and a feeling of being in an earthly paradise. We recommend reading:
