For the lovers of nature visiting the Southeast of Sardinia this park is a must see spot. Along national route S.S. 125 (Orientale Sarda) that connects Cagliari with Castiadas and Muravera there is a spectacular countryside characterised by the canyon with the Cannas River that runs at the bottom of… Read More →
Su Nuraxi in Barumini in the province of Cagliari is the most famous nuragic complex on the island and is the only one to have kept the ruins of the village surrounding the main tower. The origins of the nuraghes are the topic of ongoing discussions amongst the experts, with various… Read More →
Sardinia is not just about sun, wonderful sandy beaches and amazing scenery. The culture, tradition and ancient history heritage add to the charm of the island and make it appealing all year round. The archaeological remains scattered all over the territory are the testimony this island has had a colourful… Read More →
I have talked about Carnival celebrations, so I must also tell you about the typical cakes of this time of the year. They are lush and don’t feature on healthy eating guides. “Le frittelle” of all sorts are fried dough in hot oil and covered with sugar. There are various… Read More →
Bosa is a charming town set on the Temo river valley near the sea overviewed by the Serravalle Castle, from where the houses of the Medieval centre developed descending to the Temo river bank. Bosa is the only river side town in the whole of Sardinia. The river is very… Read More →
The enchanting old fishing village of Stintino stretches over two inlets with two harbours: the old marina named “minori” (Sardinian for small) and the new named “mannu” (Sardinian for large). During the summer season there are many forms of entertainment for the tourists and the locals, in particular the Latin… Read More →
Carnival in Sardinia is a very picturesque event and has different faces according to the area of Sardinia. Villages and towns all have their own version and their particular way to approach the celebrations that are very much entangled with tradition and supernatural beliefs. In the north of the island… Read More →
The small town of Castelsardo is set on a rock overlooking the sea. It was built in such strategically high position as a defence from possible attacks from the sea. Castelsardo is an extraordinary example of Medieval town, which developed around the castle, with the old town walls still intact…. Read More →
Monte Urpinu in Cagliari is a green oasis right in the middle of the city. The park is a great place to go for a run or to find a fresh spot during summer’s hot days and enjoy the views over the Castle, the port and Poetto beach. We discovered… Read More →
Parduals or Casadinas are small cheese tarts that used to be the typical Sardinian cakes for Easter. In the past these cheesecakes were made in bulk by the women of the family, today you can find them in every bakery or cake shop. Naturally the homemade version remains the most… Read More →