Sardinia is also popular with shopping enthusiasts. At the local resorts, there are boutiques of the most famous global brands, such as Gucci, Prada, and Armani. There are more shops and shopping centers in the capital. The city of Porto Cervo is also notable for elite shops and jewelry houses. Olbia attracts thrifty tourists. There is the famous Luxury Mall Italy outlet in the city. Some of the most popular souvenirs in Sardinia are textiles of the local production decorated with traditional embroidery. Here, fans of food tourism can buy such souvenirs, as olive oil of the local production and the beautiful bottle of myrtle liqueur called Mirto di Mirto. As the locals say, this liqueur has inimitable healing properties.
The main attribute of recreation is the visiting of national restaurants where you can taste the most popular dishes of the local people. The typical dish in Sardinia is pasta fregola that is served with stewed or fried meat or with mushrooms for vegetarians. The most exquisite national specialty here is cheese called “kazu martsu”. Its main peculiarity is that cheese fly maggots live in it and gourmets are offered to taste it right with them.
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