A train in the wilderness

The Trenino Verde (little green train) is a great way to explore the most secluded areas and villages of Sardinia, which are hard or impossible to reach by car. Continue reading

The wild Green Coast

If you are looking to lie down on an organized and comfortable beach with a cocktail on your hand and all facilities around you, this is maybe not be the place for you..

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but if you are easy, adventures and do not fear driving through narrow and less accessible roads..then you will be rewarded by the spectacular Costa Verde (the Green Coast).

Off the beaten track, the Costa Verde is probably one of the wildest and most unspoiled areas of Sardinia. Continue reading

Cala Gonone

Again, a piece of paradise on earth.. a place of rock and crystal water

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Cala Gonone is a little fishermen village located in the Gulf of Orosei. It looks over a stretch of cost where you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in the med. Some are wilder, such as Cala Luna & Cala Mariolu, others also suitable for families such Palmasera, or even Centrale. The nearest airport is… Continue reading

Archaeology and natural sites from Massimo

Hi everybody. At Christmas while in Sardinia I showed our blog to few friends and they gave me some ideas and a little help.

First I would like to introduce my friend Massimo to you, he is a very good guide and he sent me few tips and some pictures.

In his post Massimo talks about the beautiful Cape of Saint Elia in Cagliari:

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Traditions, beaches and ancient sites around Oristano

It only takes about an hour to drive from Cagliari to another not very well known but beautiful spot of Sardinia: the peninsula of Sinis, located in the Oristano Gulf on the west coast.

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Last time I have been there I have visited one of the most fascinating archaeological and panoramic sites of Sardinia, Tharros. This was a Punic, Phoenician and then roman city… Continue reading

I know you want me to tell you about Alghero…

Since I was a teenager Alghero was one of the top favourite places to go for my summer holidays, main reasons being its fabulous night life, good camping sites and lots of nice beaches nearby…(Le Bombarde was my favourite one).

But now that I am older and wiser…I like it even more. It is indeed a lovely town that has got so much to offer to people of all ages, either… Continue reading

The rocky heart of Sardinia

Which is the best part of Sardinia Manuela?

I have been asked this question so many times and here is my answer for you: Sardinia is all beautiful from north to south. Where you go depends on what you are looking for, but if you are looking for the unusual and the most authentic side of Sardinia, then you have to aim for its rocky heart.

From the villages of Oliena and… Continue reading

Sailing around Carloforte

Last summer, for the first time, we hired a boat and went sailing.

As usual, at the end of this post some useful info and a link for driving directions, but now I would like to begin from the end of the story: at the end of our sailing weekend, my sister and her boyfriend, who is an experienced sailorman, asked me if everything was all right, it didn’t look like… Continue reading

So much to do in Nora!

Canoeing in Nora’s lagoon is certainly one of those experiences that I will never forget and I will surely repeat..

It is such a relaxing feeling to visit the lagoon, especially first in the morning, when the waters are so calm, smooth and still fresh. It is so peaceful that you can only hear little crickets and birds singing, few fishes jumping and the noise of the oars sinking in… Continue reading

Marina Piccola - Turistic Harbour

Marina Piccola is a turistic harbour in Cagliari. It is also a glamouros place where have a walk on summer’s nights. Continue reading