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Sardinia, not just the sea and white beaches: the richness of the island is found - and tasted - above all in its typical products, the true pride of this territory. Kissed by the sun and cradled by the sea wind, the Sardinia region is characterized by a mostly mild climate all year round, as by an astonishing variety of endemic species, and by anc...

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The vineyards that Marco Mossa tend to in Orosei are at a stone's throw from the quarries, “it is no coincidence,” he tells us, “that when working the vineyard, it’s normal to find hands and clothes covered in light-coloured dust”. Hence, the idea. Why not try ageing a small selection of his wine, a Cannonau di Sardegna, right in the Orosei marble?...

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The Christmas Gift (Il Dono di Natale) is a book written in 1930 by the Italian (Sardinian) author Grazia Deledda (1871 - 1936). She studied literature on her own and started writing when she was very young following the inspiration provided by Sardinian peasants and their struggles. One of the features of her work was the presence of a strong conn...

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It is difficult to enclose the intricate Sardinian mythology and culture in an article, but you can certainly start with curiosity and amazement to discover some stops, which we have included in an itinerary... magical to say the least! So, are you ready to discover some magical places in Sardinia, in a itinerary off-the-beaten-track? Sardinia, per...

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These are the nominations for the Readers’ Choice Award for the Best Island in Europe… and the winner is: Sardinia. That was the verdict given by Condé Nast Traveller in early October 2023. Many people reading this may never have considered Sardinia for a holiday, with all the other fantastic islands available in the Mediterranean and beyond. To ov...

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Choosing to visit Sardinia in winter is unusual but surprisingly authentic. You will be able to appreciate the many shades of charm. The island in this period is more familiar and genuine and cheap, and you will have the possibility to choose between hot and cold, sea or mountains.  That's the reason why winter is a perfect time for tourists and vi...

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Saffron tourism is the holiday of choice for a growing number of people fascinated by the small purple autumn crocus that grows in Italy. The trick is to catch the flower just before it opens in order to preserve the three to five orange-red stigmas that must be dried to obtain the precious spice that adds taste to many dishes including saffron ris...

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A diver who spotted something metallic not far from Sardinia’s coast has led to the discovery of tens of thousands of ancient bronze coins.Italy’s culture ministry said Saturday that the diver alerted authorities, who sent divers assigned to an art protection squad along with others from the ministry’s undersea archaeology department. The coins dat...

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The Best Quality Price Ratio this year is represented by Mandrolisai Rosso Fradiles '21 by Fradiles of Atzara, which manages to offer us a memorable red, from old alberello-trained vines with very low yields at a more than affordable price. The Fradiles winery is located in the heart of the Sardinian hinterland, in the middle of Mandrolisai, a terr...

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“La dolce vita” translates into “the sweet life” in Italian, and if you are thinking of retiring soon, you might want to set your sights on the nation that is known for pasta, wine, culture, scenery and so much more. But with all Italy has to offer, perhaps it is out of your price range, especially if you are going to be on a fixed budget once you...

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