Sardinia/Sardegna
is a Mediterranean island — completely surrounded by the Tyrrhenian
and Sardinian Seas. It is the second largest
island in the Mediterranean (after Sicily). It is a land unto itself
and really not visited thoroughly by American tourists. It is a land
where the people have many roots — a mix of nationalities and
influences — no one really knows where the original Sardinians
came from….The main towns in the region are Cagliari, Nuoro and
Sassari. The land is so varied and interesting that you could simply
spend weeks on this island and continue to make fascinating discoveries.
It’s a slow place here — perfect for a slow and relaxing
(yet memorable) holiday. The majority of the island is hilly. In Sardinia
you’ll find ancient villages, prehistoric settlements, beautiful
beaches, rocky coasts, a few (well more than a few) swanky resorts,
fabulous mountains, endless valleys, islands and inlets — this
land has much to offer. You’ll find handicrafts like jewelry,
carpets and pottery with a distinctly different style when compared
to the rest of Italy. For ferry travel from Genoa/Genova, Civitavecchia,
Fiumicino, Napoli/Naples etc. check out www.tirrenia.it.
The food and wine is varied as well….fish, game (most popular
is the roast pig/porcheddu), pasta, wild boar, olives, game, almonds,
honey, fruits….Pecorino and Fiore Sardo cheeses and Vermentino
di Gallura, Campidano di Terralba, Arborea and Cannonau di Sardegna
wines. Make sure you try the impanadas, the burrida, the pane carasau
and the casadinas . Make sure you check out your connections and timing
when making a trip here (ferries, planes etc.)
