Aloe, a miraculous plant with countless merits and virtues Aloe vera is a succulent from which is extracted the "elixir of long life" gel, renowned for its undisputed beneficial properties. The park of the award-winning elegant resort Forte Village in Santa Margherita di Pula (province of Cagliari) is an oasis of greenery, nature and wonder where the scent and colours of the Mediterranean scrub meet the exotic charm of tropical vegetation. In this ...
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The Santa Gilla Pond, a unique environment in Sardinia Sardinia is rich in natural treasures of undisputed natural value and the Santa Gilla Pond is without a doubt one of its unmissable landscapes. Also known as the Pond of Cagliari, the Santa Gilla lagoon extends into the southern plain of Campidano and includes the municipalities of Cagliari, Assemini, Elmas and Capoterra. It is considered one of the most important wetlands in Europe and ...
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The Cathedral of San Pantaleo is a splendid example of a Romanesque church The Cathedral of San Pantaleo is one of the most important monuments of Romanesque-Pisan art in Sardinia. It is located in Dolianova, in the historical territory of Parteòlla. One of the main Romanesque monuments in Sardinia is the Cathedral of San Pantaleo. It is located in Dolianova, in the south-east of the island, a few kilometers from Cagliari, in a ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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