Sightseeing in Sardinia - what to see. Complete travel guide

Sardegna is the second largest island of the Mediterranean. Cagliari is the capital of the island. Each of eight Sardinian provinces is interesting in its own way. Sardegna has long been a popular holiday destination for divers and fans of other water sports. Well-equipped clean beaches, numerous diving and surfing schools, kid entertainment centers and luxury restaurants make the rest a refined one.

The first mention of the island dates back to the 15th century BC; the long history of the island has passed under control of different states. It was occupied by the Romans, Phoenicians, Spanish and French. Naturally, such a rich history has been reflected in the variety of architectural and historical landmarks. Today, every town of Sardegna has Roman ruins and medieval churches.

Resorts of Sardegna differ with quite high prices, but that’s very easy to explain; luxurious hotels, clean beaches (you won’t find anything alike around Italy), excellent restaurants and a high level of service compensate material costs. The most popular resorts of the island are Gennargentu and Costa Smeralda. In addition to beautiful beaches, vacationers can enjoy excursions to local parks and watch wild horses, seals and graceful flamingos. Fishermen won’t be bored also, as it’s a matter of minutes to arrange a fishing trip. Hikers can explore scenic foothill areas; these places are famous due to the ruins of the ancient buildings and beautiful caves. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Nuoro and Oristano offer the most interesting excursions, as there are ruins of the ancient Phoenician temple next to them. Cagliari has a great variety of museums; the largest archeological museum is situated there. Its collection is regularly updated with new exhibits. Shoppers will appreciate the range of local shops. You could buy perfect lace, handicrafts made ​​of wood and carpets in every city, but the best souvenir and gift for friends is considered honey produced following special recipes.

Sardinia is notable for its upscale thalassotherapy centers, some of which are famous all over the world. One of the most famous centers is the one located on the territory of the resort of Forte Village. It is called AcquaForte Thalass&Spa. This wellness and spa center is a holder of many prestigious awards. It offers its visitors unique recovery and cosmetic procedures with the use of seawater.

The core of all the programs offered by all wellness centers in Sardinia is balneological procedures. The health center of the Pelican Beach Resort&Spa is popular with the adherents of the healthy lifestyle. Its clients have an opportunity to consult professional specialists on dietary food. They can master yoga and try innovative programs that are aimed at cleansing the body. Despite the fact that such type of recreation is not expensive, the hotel attracts a lot of guests.

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.