Self catering holiday in Sardinia

Landscape

White sandy beaches as far as you can see, turquoise waters with colourful fish, tropical vegetation and a warm climate – this sounds like a description of the Caribbean Islands, but this is what you can expect of a self catering holiday in Sardinia.

If you would like to relax while enjoying the beautiful landscapes, we recommend that you take the train to Trentino Verde. The train passes by areas of forests and lakes, where nature is wild, beautiful and unspoilt. The train crosses bridges and pass through tunnels on its way to some of the most picturesque mountains, coasts and archaeological sites of the island. This is indeed a trip for the entire family!

History

Sardinia has a unique history – most interesting are the Nuraghe fortress, the villages, the temples and the tombs, which are found in rural areas (e.g. near Brumini and Valle dei Nuraghe). Nuraghe was built by people, whose ancestors make up one of the biggest mysteries of the Mediterranean area.

Activities

The northwest Sardinia is a famous sports area. The most important venue is located in Stintino, a small fishing village that offers plenty of sports and recreation opportunities such as walking, cycling, boat trips, diving, golf and horse riding. It is also possible to go by boat to a lot of places, e.g. to the Maddalena Island, or you can hike in the area of Gennargentu.

Cuisine

The Sardinian cuisine is simple, but delicate and delicious. Traditional food includes the Sardinian suckling pig, Carasau bread, spianatine (which is amazing with cured meat and cheese, e.g. Fiore Sardo and Pecorino Sardo). Other typical dishes are lobster cooked in the Alghero way, tuna from Carloforte, soup, and clams. Sardinians also enjoy cupcakes with almonds and honey. Finally, wines such as Cannonau, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Malvasia from Bosa are popular as well as liqueurs such as red Mirto, Filu and Ferru. If you are on a self catering holiday in Sardinia you can bring some of this delicious food back to your villa or apartment and have a relaxed evening on the terrace or balcony.

Cities

Popular cities of the island are Oristano (near a Roman archaeological site); Cagliari (near the village Nuraghe Su Nuraxi Barumini); Stintino (known for its amazingly beautiful nature which invites you to practice different types of sports and activities). The Gulf of Orosei is also worth a visit due to the lovely beaches.

Islands such as Caprera, Budelli and the archipelago of Maddalena are also popular destinations.