Sardinia

by Raffaella Berardi 15 August 2022

Sardinia

Sustainable vacations: 5 tips for traveling green

What are sustainable vacations? Sustainable vacations are a growing trend. Check out our tips for traveling green, respecting the environment and people. Vacations, particularly summer vacations, are always highly anticipated. However, they affect the environment. But is it possible to organize sustainable and environmentally friendly vacations? Yes, tourism and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand: bike routes, nature trails and eco-friendly facilities are everywhere throughout Italy. Choosing sustainable vacations and responsible travel ...

by Raffaella Berardi 25 July 2022

Sardinia

Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria: an archaeological evidence of Nuragic Sardinia

Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria, one of the most important archaeological areas in Sardinia The Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria is one of the most significant cultural complexes of Nuragic Sardinia. The sanctuary of Santa Vittoria is in the central-southern part of Sardinia, on a basaltic plateau in the municipality of Serri, between Sarcidano and Trexenta. It is one of the most important and ancient archaeological sites on the island, together with that of ...

by Raffaella Berardi 18 July 2022

Sardinian honey: secrets and properties of a superfood

Sardinian honey is an excellence of the island's gastronomy and goes perfectly with the flavors of tradition Sardinian honey is a symbol of past and present island culture The territory of Sardinia is covered by a wide variety of plant species. The resulting honey shows this variety. Wildflower honey is exceptional, as is that of lavender, strawberry tree or asphodel, just to name a few. For millennia Sardinian honey was the only known ...

by Raffaella Berardi 27 June 2022

Sardinia

Pranu Muttedu Archaeological Park, the Mediterranean Stonehenge

Pranu Muttedu Archaeological Park is a symbol of prehistoric Sardinia The Pranu Muttedu Archaeological Park is located in the countryside of Gerrei, a region of south-eastern Sardinia, and is one of the most important funerary areas on the island. The Archaeological Park of Pranu Muttedu is not far from the small picturesque town of Goni, about thirty minutes away from Cagliari. It is one of the most evocative pre-Nuragic sites in Sardinia ...

by Raffaella Berardi 13 June 2022

Sardinia

Villa del Parco & Spa: the luxury hotel at Forte Village Resort

Villa del Parco & Spa is the exclusive Forte Village's five-star hotel An oasis of peace and relaxation for a wellness holiday. This is Villa del Parco & Spa, the luxury hotel at Forte Village Resort that combines charm, privacy and comfort for a unique and unforgettable stay. Villa del Parco & Spa del Forte Village Resort is part of Leading Hotel of The World, the club that gathers the best hotels ...

by Raffaella Berardi 30 May 2022

Sardinia

Eucalyptus: the benefits and properties of the plant that perfumes the Forte Village garden

Eucalyptus, an ornamental plant with a unique scent. Eucalyptus is an ornamental tree which leaves are particularly aromatic. They contain an essential oil with beneficial properties. There is a place in Sardinia where the spectacular Mediterranean scrub mixes with the charm of exotic plants. It is the garden of Forte Village, the award-winning resort in Santa Margherita di Pula, near Cagliari. This garden is a real paradise on earth, where the fresh ...

by Raffaella Berardi 3 May 2022

Sardinia

Feast of Sant’Efisio in Cagliari: a journey into the heart of the Sardinian tradition

Feast of Sant'Efisio in Cagliari: an ancient rite with an unchanged charm The Feast of Sant'Efisio in Cagliari is one of the most important processions in Sardinia. It takes place every year between the 1st and the 4th of May. "Faithful to the promise, united in tradition" is the slogan of the 366th Feast of Sant'Efisio in Cagliari. This edition marks the return of live events after two subdued years cause by ...

by Raffaella Berardi 26 April 2022

Sardinia

The suggestive Giara di Gesturi in the heart of Sardinia

Giara di Gesturi: a wonderful corner of Sardinia Sardinia is an island rich in naturalistic treasures. Among the unmissable places to visit there is certainly Giara di Gesturi. Giara di Gesturi, or Sa Jara Manna, is a basalt plateau in the central-southern part of the island. It is located west of the Gulf of Oristano, between Marmilla, Trexenta, Sarcidano and Arborea, about 60 km from Cagliari. The name ‘Giara’ derives from the Latin ...

by Raffaella Berardi 18 April 2022

Sardinia

Yucca: the plant of happiness that grows in the Forte Village garden

From Forte Village to your apartment: how to grow Yucca The Forte Village park is home to myriads of Mediterranean bushes and flowers, exotic vegetation, 15,000 trees and 2 million plants. Yucca, also known as Trunk of Happiness, is one of them. Yucca is the name of a genus of succulent herbaceous plants belonging to the Asparagaceae family, more precisely to the Agavoideae subfamily. It is native to dry tropical climate regions, ...

by Raffaella Berardi 5 April 2022

Sardinia

Sa chida santa: the rites of Holy Week in Sardinia

Easter in Sardinia: a tradition between faith, charm and mystery Visiting the island during Holy Week is a unique opportunity to discover 400 years old traditions. In fact, in Sardinia the rites of Holy Week (in Sardinian, Sa Chida Santa) date back to the 17th century. That was a period of Spanish domination. That’s why they mix ancient mystical-religious customs (in the Campidanese, Logudorese and Barbagia regions) with Iberian traditions. The result is ...

by Raffaella Berardi 21 March 2022

Sardinia

Green Easter: 10 tips to celebrate in a sustainable way

Eco-friendly Easter: the value of sustainability on feast days Living a green Easter, respecting the environment, means making eco-sustainable choices focusing on the prosperity of the planet and people's health. The attention to the sustainability should grow especially during the holidays, when food waste, energy consumption and waste production, one of the main sources of pollution, increase. According to the World Organization for International Relations (WOIR), which aims to eliminate the reasons ...

by Raffaella Berardi 7 March 2022

Family , Sardinia

Castello Garden: the 5-star bungalows of Forte Village

Castello Garden Bungalows: a dream stay at Forte Village Forte Village Resort in Santa Margherita di Pula, near Cagliari, is the ideal resort for families with children. Indeed, it offers different accommodations for a truly unforgettable holiday in Sardinia: 8 elegant five and four-star hotels, refined suites, 13 luxury villas, and the bungalows surrounded by nature not far from the sea. The word bungalow is an English adaptation of 'bangalo', a Gujarati ...

by Raffaella Berardi 1 March 2022

Sardinia , Sport

Triathlon: the appointment with sport is at Forte Village

Triathlon: IRONMAN® 70.3 Sardinia 2022 at Forte Village Forte Village is the award-winning resort surrounded by the beautiful blue waters of the Sardinian sea. Now the resort is preparing to host the second leg in Italy of the most prestigious international triathlon competition. We are talking about the IRONMAN® 70.3® Sardinia on October 23, 2022. Ironman is the name of the longest and most difficult version of triathlon, a sport that combines ...

by Raffaella Berardi 28 February 2022

Sardinia

Easter 2022 at Forte Village Resort

Easter 2022: let’s go to Forte Village Resort in Southern Sardinia The Easter holidays are the right occasion to disconnect from the routine and indulge in a relaxing holiday. Where ? In a dream location like the Forte Village Resort. The resort is surrounded by the crystal clear water of the splendid Sardinian sea and by 50 hectares of beautiful gardens. In addition, it overlooks the white beach on the sunny southern ...