Dune di Piscinas: the pearl of the Costa Verde The dunes of Piscinas are one of the most evocative places in Sardinia, a desert of sand dunes reaching 100 meters, extended over about 28 square kilometres. The imposing golden dunes shaped by the wind from the sea, are in the western part of the island, in the municipality of Arbus. They are a feature of the fascinating Costa Verde that extends for ...

Castles in southern Sardinia: the charm and elegance of ancient homes The castles in the south of Sardinia were built over the centuries mainly for strategic reasons and for defence. They are now places that evoke intriguing stories connected to families, traditions, mystery and nobility. Positioned on hilltops, on high spurs of rock, on headlands overlooking the beautiful Sardinian sea and surrounded by the scents of unspoilt nature and landscapes of ancient ...

Sardinian Coral: characteristics, uses and properties The splendid sea of Sardinia is a treasure chest that holds countless riches such as the Corallium rubrum, or red coral, an octorall of the Coralliidae family widespread in the Mediterranean and the Eastern Atlantic. In general, it grows up to 200 meters in depth, in poorly lit places and with poor vegetation. The Sardinian coral has a bright red or pink colour and creates branched ...

Tuerredda Beach: a natural jewel in the heart of Southern Sardinia The beach of Tuerredda is in a beautiful inlet between Capo Malfatano and Capo Spartivento and not far from Chia, in the Teulada area and is considered one of the most beautiful beaches of Sardinia for its clear fine sand with golden reflections and the crystalline sea water with shades ranging from blue and emerald green to deep blue. The enchanting ...

Blue Zone: why Sardinia is considered a Blue Zone Sardinia, together with the village of Loma Linda in California, the peninsula of Nicoya in Costa Rica, the island of Icaria in Greece and the island of Okinawa in Japan, is part of the so-called Blue Zone, Italian Blue Zone. The island being considered a Blue Zone, the merit doesn't go to the beautiful sea of Sardinia, but to the life expectancy here, ...

Is Zuddas: an extraordinary natural masterpiece The natural heritage defining the extraordinary landscapes of ancient Ichnussa has made Sardinia famous all over the world for its splendor. Among the many natural treasures of the island, an important place is the cave of Is Zuddas. The cave of Is Zuddas is in the southwestern part of the island, in the territory of Santadi municipality in the Lower Sulcis, southwest of Cagliari, from which ...

Trekking Sardinia: how to travel while respecting the environment Trekking in Sardinia is the best way to get to know the island's territory and discover the natural and archaeological wonders that form the inestimable historical, environmental and landscape heritage of ancient Ichnusa. The word 'Trekking' comes from the English verb 'to trek' and means "to walk slowly" or "to make a long journey". Trekking is a sports activity based on the idea ...

Sardinia has prepared some extra precautions for summer 2020 in response to the COVID-19 so to guarantee safe and relaxing vacations for everyone wanting to travel to the island. Those wanting to travel by plane or boat to Sardinia, no matter their location of departure, must register on the Region's site and fill in the appropriate form so to monitor the entrances and permanence of the visitors. Alternatively, it's possible to ...

Barumini: Su Nuraxi Archaeological site What immediately comes to mind when talking about Sardinia is the clear blue sea and white sand beaches, but the island has a lot to offer including fascinating areas full of history and timeless stories just like Nora and the archaeological park of Pula and the nuragic village Su Nuraxi in the land of Barumini. Barumini is a municipality in the subregion of Marmilla in the south ...