The villages of Sa Sedda 'e Sos Carros and Serra Orrios. This nuraghe village dates back to the Bronze Age. It was built in about 1300 DC. Here there are many circular and oval huts, even if the bulk of the settlement has not _ been excavated yet. Is possible to visit the holy area, where also were...
Sassari is the main city in northern Sardinia, proudly playing its double role of historic city and lively modern-day economic and cultural hub of the northern part of the island.
The area was already inhabited in prehistoric times, as witnessed by many re-mains, including the Nuraghic complex of...
An ancient Catalan burg on the sea, an infinite variety of colours and landscapes, sun and year-round mild temperatures, stories and legends of ancient civilizations, the sound of the ancient Catalan tongue, the allure of sailing, the adventure of extreme sports and much more… When you walk through...
Nùoro, nestling in the green foothills of Monte Ortobene lies in a land steeped in ancient history, witnessed by the eerie domus de janas and nuraghes dotting its hinterland. Indeed, the countryside has yielded a rich booty of stone axes, pottery and obsidian blades. To learn about the area’s folk...
Cagliari, overlooking the Golfo degli Angeli, is an ancient city founded by Phoe-nician traders. Long the heart of Sardinia’s political, economic, tourist and cultural life, it spreads across seven hills: Castello, Colle San Michele, Colle di Bonaria, Monte Urpinu, Monte Claro, Tuvu Mannu and...
Oristano lies on the central-western coast of Sardinia, on a plain in front of the Gulf of the same name. Its “centro storico”, the old town centre, dates back to the 11th century, and is signposted by the hulking tower of San Cristoforo, also known as Porta Manna (the great gate). For part of the...
Tharros is a natural setting of extraordinary beauty , a fascinating archaeological area in the heart of the Sinai Peninsula , overlooking a terrace overlooking the sea : this is the ancient city of Tharros , San Giovanni di Sinis , near Cabras (Oristano). Walking through the ruins of this...
In the centre of the plain of Cabu Abbas, in the Meilogu district, you will find the compact mass of the Santu Antine, also known as the nuraghe of Torralba. Santu Antine is a nuraghe of the trilobate type, in which the central keep, some 17 m high, is reinforced and protected by a strong curtain...
Following the ancient paths of shepherds, we can see their traditional sheds. The only materials used in their construction are rocks (no mortar) and juniper beams. Some of them are still lived in today. The excursion is of average difficulty and lasts all day.
Duration: half dayDifficult: medium
The necropolis of Anghelu Ruju is the largest and most important prehistoric burial site in northern Sardinia. It lies in the Alghero countryside, about 9 km from the sea, on a fertile plain crossed by the Rio Filibertu. It includes 38 rock-cut tombs or “domus de janas” hewn into sandstone and...
The ancient rupestrian church of SS. Trinity of Saccargia is the best known and most spectacular medieval churches of the island . Its high bell tower emerges from the surrounding countryside. The importance of the monument lies not only in the relevant dimensions, but also in the frescoes that...
All over the Sardinian territory there is no shortage of that raw materials neces-sary for the work of basket weaving. From this point of view the area of Oristano is the most important and relevant area of the Island as about the processing and the creation of the traditional baskets.Behind the...
Following the ancient paths of shepherds through holm-oak forests and small clearings in the “Trokos” (canyons), visitors reach the largest Karst dolina in Eu-rope, “Su Serhone”. The excursion is of average-high difficulty, lasting all day, with a sack lunch.
Duration: half dayDifficult: medium -...
Fabulous furry Mirror Orchids are commonplace and there are Man Orchids, elegant Sword-leaved Helleborines and Serapias lingua to keep photographers occupied. This is a re-markable area for bee orchids. As well as widespread Sawfly Orchid there's Ophrys eleonorae with glowing lips of blue and...
Travel by Jeep as far as the top of Bruncu Ispina, at 1828 metres. From this point on, follow a path along the crest going down to Arcu Gennargentu, from where you again ascend to 1834 metres to reach Punta La Marmora, the highest point in Sardinia! You can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire...
Since the mid-18th Century, Sardinia has been one of Italy's five autonomous regions, but its separation from the mainland has led to a culture and identity somewhat removed from the Italian mainstream. This is reflected in the Sardini-an relationship with wine. Wine is much less culturally and...
Castelsardo is a charming coastal town whose destiny has always been linked to the sea. In ancient times it was both a defence post and a strategic watch point. The old town, perched on a hill beside the sea, has preserved its medieval fortress structure, with soaring bastions, steep stairways and...
Sardinian cuisine expresses a simple, genuine, frugal approach to life, with strong, authentic flavors. Examples of this approach include the local sheep's cheeses, the fire-roasted meats, the crunchy flatbread, the flavoursome olive oil and the pasta made by hand every day by Sardinian women, who...
This is an oven within the hotel, where you can watch and prepare various types of bread, including pane carasau (a crunchy flatbread) that, once cooked, is of-fered to all those present.Resting upon the stones, a number of panels tell the story of Sardinia's different types of bread: Those made...
The traditional Sardinian food includes many different salamis and cold cuts. Other than pork salamis, traditional local delicacies include boar, goat and sheep sausages which are produced in a limited number of areas. There is also Sardinian sausage, which used to be home made but nowadays is...
Departure in canoe from the Su Gologone spring, through the Ganagosula ravine, to reach the Cedrino Lake. The return journey is on foot, following the coalmen’s route.
Duration: half dayDifficulty level: easy
The natural world that surrounds us here provides a plethora of opportunities for memorable trips. From here, our guests regularly head out in the company of our guides on tours lasting a few hours or a whole day, in Land Rovers or on quad bikes, along paths lined with Mediterranean scrub,...
With an easy half-hour walk in the Horojos canyon, you will reach the “Tiscali Chasm”. There are two openings: one is an en-trance, while the other is a window. At about midday, a strong ray of light enters, similar to a laser ray.
Excursion: easy
In the Corte De Su Re (King’s Court), time really has stood still. The bricks used for the floor and the stone columns date from the 17th century; the wooden tables are adorned with typical Sardinian panniers; and the vibrantly coloured plates are enamelled iron. Between June and September, two...
The town of Oliena stretches out on the lower slopes of Monte Corrasi. Famed for its handicrafts, in particular its carved wooden chests for storing the local pa-per-thin bread, pane carasau, Oliena has a living tradition of silk shawl embroi-dery and incredibly intricate filigree jewellery.
One of...
