Posted by grazia on June 30th, 2011 — in Italy, Sardinia
Santa Teresa di Gallura in Sardinia, one of the largest islands in Italy, is one of the most famous seaside resorts thanks to the beauty of its beaches and to the many services available to the tourists who go there every year.
Santa Teresa, overlooking the Strait of Bocche di Bonifacio, is connected by ferry to the nearby Corsica, a French island which is only 9 km away.
Santa Teresa is a small town with about 4100 inhabitants. It is on a rocky plateau, 44 feet above sea level and it is spread over a very jagged coastline 
where beautiful beaches are scattered.
Rena Bianca Beach
This beach has received for 24 years the recognition of the European Blue Flag (prize given by the FEE – Foundation for Environmental Education) for its water quality, its costs and its services.
This beach is about 300 meters long. The sand is fine and in some places, with fragments of coral and rocks, it turns into a romantic pink. The water is crystal clear. With its shallow water it is ideal for children.
Cala Spinosa
Follow the road to Capo Testa until you reach the Lighthouse. The panorama is among the finest in the area thanks to granite rocks that are thrown in the clear water of the sea. Reaching the beach is not easy and that’s why it is not crowded. Scuba diving enthusiasts can venture to the discovery of unusual scenarios in the crevices created by the granite rocks below the sea level.
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Posted by veronica on December 2nd, 2010 — in Sardinia
The best things in Sardinia are out of sight and difficult to be found. The generosity of Sardinian people is hidden by their proud and suspicious facade. The beauty of Cala Luna bay is hidden by the mountains. The fascinating nuragic village of Tiscali is not an exception.
It is maybe the most popular archaeological site in Sardinia. The nuragic Village of Tiscali attracts tourists because of the mysteries around its construction and because of its difficulty to be reached.
The ancient village founds on the top of Tiscali Mountain, from which it takes name. It is hidden in a sinkhole and is composed by about 40 huts, dived into two separates areas. They are partially tumbled down but you can still recognize the original walls or the juniper wood architraves. (more…)
Posted by internetauthor on February 19th, 2010 — in Sardinia
Every nook and cranny of Italy seems to hold timeless secrets and terrific beauty and Sardinia, a beautiful island off the coast of Italy, is certainly no different. The small island holds terrific appeal for many Italians, but is virtually undiscovered by most tourists. Visiting Sardina is a feast for tourists with interesting historical sights, amazing scenery and some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. Best of all, the island is almost undisturbed by the hubbub that surrounds most of Italy’s major cities – it’s truly a world apart.
Circling Sardinia
You can make the circuit around Sardinia in about 900 kilometers or 559 miles. Spending a week on the island lets you explore every aspect along with stunning countryside and water views. Begin your journey in the capital city, Cagliari. A medieval town, Cagliari is situated on a hill along the southeastern coast of the island. The ancient streets lead you almost directly to the lovely beach just outside of town. After seeing the sights in Cagliari, head out of town heading west down the Costa Verde, a stunning stretch of coastline.
The Costa Verdi is unspoiled by developments and is an ideal location for swimming or sunbathing by the balmy Mediterranean. (more…)
Posted by internetauthor on December 18th, 2009 — in Sardinia
The island off the western coast of Italy is marked with astounding beauty and rugged features. Sardinia has dramatic landscapes from miles of shoreline teeming with fish and shellfish to beautiful valleys that become golden with wheat in the summer months. In the distance, mountains are full of caves and wild goats.
Those who visit the island are amazed by the complexity of its people. Sardinia is home to the oldest archaeological ruins in Italy dating back to 1700 BC. The people who make the island home speak their own version of the language that is incomprehensible to Italians who live on the mainland. These people love to celebrate and to demonstrate their fine heritage through costumes and song.
Visiting Sardinia
There seems to be little middle ground in Sardinia. In the summer months, the heat of the island is astounding with dry winds of heat blowing. In the winter, wailing cold winds blow down and across the mountain chilling residents and visitors alike. Adventurers love Sardinia as the island is so full of rugged beauty but with such diverse accommodations.
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Posted by grazia on October 20th, 2009 — in Italy, Sardinia
Sardinia is an island, not only geographically. It is different, remained closed for long centuries in its ancient civilization.
Agriculture and pastoralism have always been the economical base of Sardinia, then a few years ago, came the boom of tourism.
Conflicts today are all too evident, the ‘shock’ of moving so fast between old and new; that’s interesting especially and reflected throughout the island.
Traditions and folklore resist and they are still the richest and most vital of Italy. The heritage of a agro-pastoral culture is almost intact.
The authentic Sardinian cuisine, however, as those generally in the south, live only in homes. It is simple, consisting of basic ingredients and flavours, without elaboration and can be divided into two main chapters that correspond to times and places. (more…)
Posted by grazia on September 8th, 2009 — in Italy, Sardinia
This is a traditional dish of Sardinia especially used at Easter.
The combination of artichokes with lamb is specially tasteful.
This dish is served as the second course.
Ingredients
• 800 grams of lamb
• 6 Sardinian spiny artichokes
• 1 glass of white wine, preferably “Vernaccia”
• extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• parsley
• salt
• chili powder
• 1 lemon (juice)
Preparation
- In a large saucepan, heat a bit of oil with two cloves of crushed garlic (to be taken away later.)
- Then add the meat of the lamb, cut into pieces, making it brown on all sides over high heat.
- Lower the flame, and when the meat has turned a golden brown, add salt and pepper and add a glass of white wine, recovering the heat until it partially evaporates. Continue cooking on a covered container at gentle heat (adding a little hot water if and when necessary).
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Posted by grazia on August 6th, 2009 — in Italy, Sardinia
Tavolara is an island of 5.9 km² in the north-eastern sea of Sardinia, in the historical and geographical region of Gallura, belonging to the town of Olbia in the province of Olbia-Tempio.
Unique and original, it is the largest and most impressive island that overlooks the coast and it retains its natural landscape due to the ban on building imposed by the city of Olbia.
The island looks like a majestic limestone massif coming out form the sea, roughly rectangular in shape, about 6 km long and 1 km wide. The Head on the west side of the island (Spalmatore di Terra) faces Sardinia and hosts the limited civilian settlements on the island, extensive beaches, a tiny port and typical restaurants.
There are also landings for small boats, which link the island with the port of Porto San Paolo. On the island there is a NATO military base, run by the Italian Navy.
It was called Insula Hermaea by the Romans and during the Middle Ages almost certainly was not permanently inhabited but used as a military defence. It seems that shortly after the year 1000 a colony of pirates has settled on. After the arrival of the Genoese settlers, at the end of the eighteenth century, the population grew up to a maximum of sixty people, mostly thanks to the arrival of fishermen from Ponza looking for lobsters. (more…)