Sardinia

Sardinia is the second largest island off the Italian coast and enjoys the warm waters and climate of the Mediterranean Sea. Its history dates back to the Romans, Byzantines and Arabs and their cultures are evident in many of the festivals on the island today.

The island stretches 24,000km by 9,000km and whether you go inland or stay by the coast, you will be charmed by the sheer natural beauty and breathtaking views.

There are many traditional villages and towns to visit on the island, all offering excellent cuisine, wine bars, great shopping and hand made crafts. For more lively entertainment, visit the capital city of Cagliari where you will find many theaters, shows, museums, nightclubs and a casino.

The local cuisine is predominately Italian with many courses of fresh breads, pasta, pizza and meats becoming a relaxing and enjoyable experience for each meal. Sardinia brings its own flair to the table with locally produced cheese, spit cooked meats, grilled seafood and excellent wine from their own vineyards.

Sardinia Travel Highlights

Neptune’s Grotto

One of the most popular tourist excursions in Sardinia is the 45 minute tour through the wondrous caves of Neptune’s Grotto. Easily accessible by car, a more adventurous route is to take a boat from the port of Alghero. These dramatic caves are 6564 steps below ground level and showcase an impressive array of stalagmites and stalactites. The caves were discovered in the 18th century by local fishermen.

Thermal Baths of Fordongianus

This archaeological site built by the Romans dates back to the 1st century is of huge historical importance. As you walk through the ruins and remains of the ancient baths you will appreciate the intricacy of the design and layout as the sulphureous springs wind their way through the different levels of pools and bathing areas. The thermal springs still remain on the site today.

Sporting Activities

Sardinia offers an abundance of sporting activities right across the island. On land enjoy horse riding, golf, hiking, rock climbing, cycling tours and many excursions you can around the island. For water sports enthusiasts, the coastal resorts offer, water skiing, paragliding, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, catamaran & pleasure boat excursions are widely available around the island.

Alghero

The old fishing town of Alghero dates back to the 12th century is fast becoming one of Sardinia’s most popular vacation destinations. The temperature never falls below 15 degrees making this a holiday location attracting visitors all through the year. In Alghero you have the best of both worlds. With golden sandy beaches along its coastline and a charming town as its backdrop, Alghero offers a wonderful mix of culture and cosmopolitan surroundings with excellent shopping, restaurants, cafes and museums.

Stroll through the cobbled street to find the many hidden treasures awaiting you.