A Land of Age-Old Traditions

There is no end to the fascinating culture of Sardinia: wonderful landscapes, the mystery of its megalithic ruins, town festivals that celebrate glories of its past, handicrafts demonstrating the illustrious traditions of its artisans, and a tasty cuisine that highlights its local products.

LANDSCAPES

Costa Smeralda is famous for its white and pristine beaches, for its turquoise water and for its emerald sea. But if you look beyond the seaside landscapes, you can find a wild nature, big rocks with unusual forms shaped by centuries and a rich vegetation with age-old strawberry trees and junipers. Sardinia's scents are made of sun and sea but also of its land.

RUINS

Sardinia is a region of an ancient history. If you are keen on ruins and fashinating histories from the past, Sardinia could please you. "Nuraghi", prehistoric villages and all signs of the ancient Romanic and Etruscan colonies are ready to be discovered.

FESTIVALS

Experience the ancient traditions of Sardinia. Not only during the summertime, but all year long, you can enjoy festivals together with their charming atmopheres. "Candelieri" in Sassari, "La Sartiglia" in Oristano and "Stella Maris" in Porto Cervo are just few examples. Make a jump also in the littlest rural centre, it will reserve a lot of surprises.

HANDICRAFTS

The craft production of Sardinia has historically expressed itself in weaving, ceramics manufacture, wickerwork, woodwork, knives and jewels, let alone the processing of other kinds of items, such as the carved horns. Within the wide spectrum of handicrafts are those used in weaving. Techniques and ornamental patterns deepen their roots into the past centuries, even though over the years the production of textiles has undergone significant changes. For example, before the 1920s, the rug and the tapestry were not part of the range of Sardinian textiles. The increase in their production is a result of the requirements by modern furnishing, which has progressively introduced them into the houses thus increasing their serial manufacture to the detriment of the handmade ones.

CUISINE

Sardinia is famous for its tasty cuisine: braced meals and fishes, fresh-made pastas and spectacular cakes. Restaurants in Costa Smeralda are the best place for tasting and appreciating all Sardinian specialties. Please click "THE ART OF TASTE" or visit the section on the main page bottom to discover restaurants characteristics, locations and telephone numbers for bookings.