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Sardegna Travel Guide

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Introduction

The majestic island of Sardinia is located off the west coast of Italy just below the island of Corsica. The second largest island in the Mediterranean it runs approximately 250 kilometres from north to south and 110 kilometres from east to west. The island is particularly famous for its beaches, but is also rich in other interesting places, such as some charming sea towns and archeological ruins.

History and Culture

Sardinia was occupied by the Carthaginians between 500 and 480 BC. Rome took possession of the island in 238 BC and formed it into a province, to which Corsica was added in 227 BC but separated again in AD 67. Sardinia was one of the chief sources of the Roman Empire's corn supply; it also produced silver and salt.

After suffering the repeated ravages of Goths and Vandals, Sardinia passed into the possession of the Eastern Roman Empire (the Byzantines). In later times it was harassed by the Saracens. In the 11th century it became a kingdom, although in 1190 it had to recognize the supremacy of Pisa, which was then contested by Genoa. The Spanish kingdom of Aragon held the island from 1323 to 1326. Ruled by a Spanish viceroy from 1478 to 1713, it then passed to Austria through the Peace of Utrecht, and finally to the duke of Savoy in 1718, who took the title King of Sardinia. His descendant, Victor Emmanuel II, became king of Italy in 1861.

Places in the Region of Sicily

The island contains numerous extraordinary tourist areas, including the Costa Smeralda and Gennargentu. The island is particularly famous for its beaches, but is also rich in other interesting places, such as some charming sea towns and archeological ruins. The beaches of Sardinia are truly something that must be seen to be believed. Crystal clear waters and white sand that runs for miles. Go scuba diving amongst the coral in Alghero, sailing in Porto Conte or even rock climbing in Barbagia.

Drinks and cuisine

The cuisine of Sardinia is just as varied as it’s terrain with an as expected abundance of seafood dishes to be found in coastal regions including what is said to be some of the finest lobster in the world. All this having been said though the traditional delicacies of Sardinia are to be found in land where your taste buds will be tantalised with wood roast suckling pig, wild boar and traditional Sardinian sausage.

While, being an island, seafood, especially shellfish, plays a large part in the regional cuisine of Sardinia, very few Sardinian meals do not incorporate lamb, a rich resource in the mountainous inland of the island of Sardinia. In addition to the lamb’s meat, a favorite of Sardinian chefs, very few meals are complete without the company of sheep’s milk and wild fennel. Stews and roasts are popular choices for the people of Sardinia. Looking at any Sardinian recipe, it is easy to see that the cuisine of this hilly island is a veritable stone soup of the many different cultures that have passed through the island over the years.

The seafood traditions of the Greek isles can be found in the mussel stews and roasted lobster dishes that keep the island’s fishermen busy. Malloreddus is a Sardinian pasta that can be found in many stews and pasta dishes accompanying chicken or rabbit basted in fennel or saffron. Malloreddus is a grooved pasta that very much resembles gnocchi in taste and texture, and is made of semolina flour and sometimes seasoned lightly with saffron, while most gnocchi is made with potato.

Stews are very popular in the regional cuisine of Sardinia, and even meat and poultry dishes are served in rich cooking sauces that could just as easily be served as soups. For this reason, accompanying a Sardinian entree with a hearty crusted bread or a side of potatoes makes for a very filling meal. Pasta, in the traditional sense is not as large a part of Sardinian cooking as in other regions of Italy. The pastas of Sardinia are more commonly associated with Middle Eastern cuisine. Hearty grains and fusilli more commonly accompany the dishes of Sardinian regional cuisine, as opposed the lasagna, spaghetti or linguine.

Events

Sant’Antonio abate / St. Anthony's Day - - 17th January - Cagliari
St. Anthony Abbot is celebrated with a fire ritual: after being lit, the logs became the aggregation point of the population, that revolved around the bonfire, spending the night eating, drinking and happily singing.

Rites of Passion and Holy Week - 4th/10th April - Cagliari
Suggestive religious and sacred rites which reflect ancient traditions, held in the churches and streets of the historical districts.

Festival of Sant'Efisio - 1st/4th May - Cagliari
The pilgrimage which carries the statue of saint Efisio from Cagliari to Nora shows off all the traditional costumes from all over Sardinia with dancing and carabinieri on horseback “traccas” (carts) and musical groups. The pilgrimage returns on 4th May at night.

Festa di San Simplicio - May - Olbia
The Patron Saint of Olbia is celebrated in the basilica in his honor. On the day's eve, a parade promoted by the organizing committee, takes place along the roads of the historic center.

Sant’Antonio abate / St. Anthony's Day - - 17th January - Olbia
St. Anthony Abbot is celebrated with a fire ritual: after being lit, the logs became the aggregation point of the population, that revolved around the bonfire, spending the night eating, drinking and happily singing.

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Etna Trasporti

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Siremar

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ARST(Azienda Regionale Sarda Trasporti)

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FdS (Ferrovie della Sardegna)

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MOBY LINES

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SNAV

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Caremar

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N.L.G Navigazione Libera del Golfo

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Alilauro

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Trenitalia

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Tirrenia

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Hotels in Sardegna
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La Baja Double room - From 75€ Visit hotel page
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Hotel Piccada Twin room - From 84€ Double room - From 84€ Triple room - From 118€ Visit hotel page
Domus De Janas Double room - From 85€ Visit hotel page
Hotel Santa Maria Double room - From 70€ Apartment - From 126€ Visit hotel page
Hotel Ristorante L'Aragosta Double room - From 77€ Visit hotel page
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Hotel Sandalia Double room - From 75€ Visit hotel page
Hotel Borgo Antico Single room - From 75€ Double room - From 100€ Visit hotel page
Hotel Micalosu Single room - From 55€ Double room - From 90€ Visit hotel page
Locanda Punta D'Acu Double room - From 100€ Suite - From 300€ Visit hotel page
Locanda La Rosa Double room - From 70€ Triple room - From 105€ Visit hotel page
L'Aglientu Double room - From 60€ Apartment - From 80€ Visit hotel page
Hotel Mistral Twin room - From 64€ Visit hotel page
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Oliena Twin room - From 60€ Double room - From 60€ Quadruple room - From 90€ Visit hotel page
Su Prammittu Twin room - From 60€ Triple room - From 80€ Visit hotel page
La Casa Dell'Antico Granatico Twin room - From 50€ Visit hotel page
Hotel Il Viandante Single room - From 35€ Double room - From 56€ Visit hotel page
Le Tour Hotel Single room - From 49€ Twin room - From 49€ Triple room - From 69€ Visit hotel page
Sa Chessa Single room - From 35€ Double room - From 49€ Triple room - From 68€ Visit hotel page
Hotel Vecchia Marina Twin room - From 65€ Visit hotel page
La Pineta Double room - From 70€ Visit hotel page
Brezza Marina Double room - From 75€ Apartment - From 100€ Visit hotel page
Il Viaggiatore Single room - From 25€ Twin room - From 46€ Triple room - From 62€ Visit hotel page