Mamoiada, an historical and cultural territory in the heart of Barbagia Mamoiada is the land of the Mamuthones. It is a charming village, part of the 9th Nuorese mountain community. It is about 15 km from Nuoro, at 644 meters above sea level, in the innermost part of the Barbagia di Ollolai. This is a historical region of central Sardinia, on the border between the Gennargentu massif and the Supramonte mountain range. In ...

What is environmental sustainability? Taking care of the environment is not a prerogative of states or governments, but a set of daily practices that each of us can adopt to build a sustainable lifestyle. It doesn't take much to make a difference and reduce our ecological footprint. Environmental sustainability means the ability to protect the ecosystem and preserve the Earth’s resources through conscious use and production. This concept appeared for the first ...

Hotel Il Castello: an exclusive location for an unforgettable holiday The Forte Village is in one of the most picturesque corners of the southern Sardinian coast and surrounded by 50 hectares of beautiful gardens, boasts a unique offer throughout the Mediterranean and has different accommodation solutions designed to make a holiday in Sardinia truly unforgettable. The elegant hotels of Forte Village offer a wide variety of solutions of great comfort, and among ...

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 ...