Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, #Sardinia is a mainly mountainous region, without high peaks, with a vast and charming, yet bittersweet, natural environment.
In fact, the presence of man does not seem to affect this territory; great surfaces still preserve their natural composition, luxuriant woods with even millenary trees, small desert areas and marshes inhabited by deer, wild horses and rapacious birds. The sea reigns over this region with its colours that migrate into the coves, along the coasts, towards the beaches and the most popular resorts.
An example is the #CostaSmeralda (Emerald Coast) with #PortoCervo set as its gemstone and uniting the history and culture of ancient traditions with a joyful and colourful nightlife.
#PortoRotondo is also a famous location; it overlooks the wide Gulf of Cugnana and is full of villas and piazzas swathed by such a splendid natural environment as this.
Those who prefer the mountains can explore the area of #Gennargentu, the vastest mountain range in Sardinia; with its peculiar landscape, it proves that the loveliest painter of them all is Mother Nature herself. This region is rich in flora and fauna, with its mouflons, golden eagles, Sardinian deer and several other species now threatened with extinction.
Among its wonders, Sardinia offers the visitor the #Nuragic complexes scattered all over the territory. These monuments are unique to the world, testifying to an ancient culture that - though it endured from the 16th to 15th Centuries B.C. still rains rather mysterious.
The Nuragic constructions were built using great blocks of stone and developed around a central cone-shaped tower that communicates strength and power. These are archaeological sites where it is possible to grasp the archaic charm of ancient rituals and domestic life. Of these many constructions, the #Barumini complex, in the Province of #Cagliari, is among the sites in the #UNESCO World Heritage List.
The provinces of the region are: Cagliari (regional capital), #Carbonia-Iglesias, #Nuoro, #Olbia-Tempio, Oristano, Medio Campidano, #Sassari and #Ogliastra.
It is not easy to make a list of all the amazing beauties of Sardinia.
Visiting the #MaddalenaArchipelago and its “seven sisters,” the main islands of the archipelago, and sailing along the coast of the Maddalena National Park with its lively sea-beds, perfect for scuba-diving lovers, is an incredible experience.
#Caprera, the second biggest Island after Maddalena, is full of pastures and pinewoods and shows its visitors the places where Garibaldi lived, with a house museum in the typical Mediterranean vegetation, which guards the memorabilia of the “hero of two worlds,” as well as his and his family’s grave.
Sailing from Caprera to the Bocche di Bonifacio, you will be struck by the beauty of #Budelli Island, wild and uninhabited, with its enchanting Spiaggia Rosa (pink beach), a natural masterpiece named for the pink hues of its special corals and shells.
Again, on Sardinia's northwest coast, in front of the Natural Park of Asinara Island, we can find one of the most famous tourist resorts, #Stintino, which combines the charm of a lively fishing village with high-quality accommodation facilities. This small seaside town, appearing as a painting with its white houses and the contrast between the crystal clear sea and light blue sky, offers endless leisure possibilities, from golf to excursions and scuba diving, from cycling to horseback riding.
In front of the well-known La Pelosa Beach is the homonymous Tower, a 16th-Century Aragonese structure, one of the oldest sighting towers in Sardinia. On the central-east coast of the island, in the Gulf of Orosei, are extraordinary white-sand beaches, and wild and savage nature.
Sardinia combines sea and nature with folk traditions, mysticism and curiosities, like the mysterious giant’s tombs, ancient caves dug out of the ground and scattered around the region, just like the Nuragic constructions; and Domus de Janas (or the "House of Witches") in Sulcis Iglesiente. These stone towers are the biggest and best-preserved megalithic monuments in Europe; the most important town with Nuragic traces is Su Nuraxi di #Barumini near Cagliari, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Cagliari, besides admiring the several colonies of flamingos of the lagoon, be sure to witness a few of the traditional festivals and fairs that take place all year-round, like the beautiful Festival of #SantEfisio, one of the most important religious and folklore events in Sardinia.
Heading back to Oristano, top off your itinerary with a stop at the Roman archaeological site, Tharros, and enjoy its breath-taking view of the sea.
What else??? Sardinian food satisfies the most demanding palates with its simple and natural ingredients, and with its delicious recipes made with the delicate and strong local products. The main ingredient is wheat, used to make the famous pane carasau, but also the well-known malloreddus, culurgiones and fregola. You cannot live in the island and don’t try and taste the savoury porceddu, a grilled suckling pig which is served on cork trays and covered in myrtle branches.
As for fish, the lobster of Alghero, the bottarga of Cabras and #Carloforte tuna fish are excellent. Other exclusive fish dishes are clam soup and spaghetti with sea urchins. Cheeses are some of the tastiest local products, and Sardinian pecorino is certainly the most renowned. And to drink? Accompany your meals with excellent wines, such as #Vermentino di Gallura or #Cannonau. Myrtle liqueur (#Mirto) is delicious as well.
Along with 300 days of sunshine throughout the year, Sardinia is a small paradise on earth. Another aspect you will enjoy of living in Sardinia is the slow pace of life. Even when you are in bad mood, everything seems to be so peaceful. If it is a sunny day, your day won’t be so bad. If you come from a big European capital you can remind of being so tired after a week of rushing against time. Living in Sardinia, instead, you’ll feel more productive as you don’t waste too much time traveling or commuting and you are definitely much more relaxed.
Finally, a slow pace allows you to enjoy your time, not just your free time, as you are more aware of the beauty and the magnificence which surrounds you. That’s something we often take for granted.
So, those are some of the reasons why you should live in Sardinia. Besides, Sardinia is well connected thanks to its ports and airports that if you sometimes feel the need to escape, you’ll just book a flight and go exploring another part of the world.
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