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 ...

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 ...

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 ...