Sardinia

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Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean, a name familiar to many but hitherto relatively unknown as a holiday destination, Sardinia has over 1,800km of coastline, much of it utterly unspoilt and fringed by white sand beaches lapped by crystal clear waters.

The Gulf of Orosei on the Sardinian east coast and just over an hours drive south from Olbia Airport covers an area of some 80 square kilometres from Cape Comino in the north to Cape Di Monte Santo further south. Noted for its craggy white cliffs and powder white coves backed by wild and uninhabited mountainous regions, its wonderful country for hikers and nature lovers.  Here too, the coastal waters of Sardinia are so clean and clear that colonies of beautiful coral grow on the seabed and the myriadas of fish and other marine fauna attract Scuba divers from around the world, as well as the local fisherman of course.

The medieval market town of Orosei, from which the area takes its name, stands on the banks of the River Cedrino and boasts a number of lovely old churches and a warren of narrow cobbled streets leading to numerous small piazzas. The town is surrounded by lush green farmland bursting with orange and olive plantations and edged with a spectacular stretch of coastline and many, many kilometres of powder white sand beaches fringed by fragrant pinewoods.

Matching the beauty of its coastline, the hinterland of Sardinia is a magnificent and uncompromising landscape of high rugged mountains, deep gorges and rolling wooded countryside, still in some places inhabited by wild boar, a Sardinian delicacy and quite commonly featured on the menus of restaurants throughout the island.

Although wild boar might not be to everyones taste, the local seafood, cheeses and various pasta dishes are extremely good. Olbia, in the north of Sardinia is particularly renowned for its mussel beds and cozze alla marinara (aka moules marine ) is a favourite starter. However for something unique, try the local seafood risotto, flamboyantly flavoured by hard little crustaceans and absolutely delicious!

Finally, its worth mentioning that the East Coast of Sardinia including the area of Orosei and many parts of Sardinia for that matter remain refreshingly Non-Anglicised and a phrase book can be useful for interpreting menus and general communication.    

"I would just like to say that I do appreciate the straightforward pricing of your villas and apartments in Sardinia- so many other Sardinia Villa and apartment companies seem to have endless 'add on' costs!"

 Where we go in Sardinia

Cala Liberotto  

15 minutes drive from Orosei and 5 minutes from Fuile Mare is the small Sardinian laid-back resort of Cala Liberotto with a few modest hotels plus a number of restaurants and pizzerias as well as two rustic beach side cantinas serving ice creams, cold drinks and simple meals. Here again, fragrant pinewoods fringe the beautiful, white sand beaches with typical sardinian villas nestling in their shade. There is a minimarket, green grocers and ice cream shop as well as bicycles for hire, plus tennis courts available at one of the hotels.

1km inland and adjoining Cala Liberotto, the village of Sos Alinos has a couple of well stocked supermarket & fishmongers, hairdressing salon and an excellent pizzeria. ...More about Cala Liberotto / Sos Alinos >>

Cala Gonone, Sardinia   

South of Orosei, beyond the enterprising and prosperous town of Dorgali famous for its leather, ceramics and filigree jewellery, lies the village of Cala Gonone. Until recent times, this independent community of seafaring folk was only accessible by boat or on foot by a perilous path hewn out of the cliff-side. However, thanks to the marvels of modern engineering, Cala Gonone can now be reached via a road tunnel that cuts straight through the mountainside to reveal a splendid panoramic view of the Golf of Orosei.

From the tunnel's exit, a steep and winding road leads down through wooded hillsides, (still inhabited by wild boar) until you reach the village centre with its tree-lined promenade, restaurants, shops, fine sandy beaches and colourful fishing harbour. ...More about Cala Gonone >> 

Fuile Mare, Sardinia   

Just a ten-minute drive north of the bustling town of Orosei, lies the little hamlet of Fuile Mare, an oasis of tranquillity with white sand beaches protected by rocky outcrops, with a scattering of private villas hidden away amongst the pine trees and the invaluable open air Bar Da Boe, with tables shaded by olive trees and serving wonderful fresh pasta, light meals and extremely quaffable carafes of white wine, throughout the day.

There's also a small mini-market plus a restaurant at the Quattro Lune Hotel, which adjoins the main road some 400 metres back from the coast and a further choice of shops and restaurants at Sos Alinos and Cala Liberotto approx. 2km away ....More about Fuile Mare >>

San Teodoro, Sardinia  

Ten minutes drive from Monte Pedrosu and once a simple fishing village San Teodoro has reinvented itself and is now a popular resort with a pleasant laid back atmosphere for all but the month of August when even then the hustle and bustle of high season leaves the village's charm intact.

There's an excellent choice of restaurants and caf's for dining out or buy fresh pizza by the kilo and follow with delicious Sardinian ice cream eaten sitting under a palm tree on the Piazza Mediterraneo, observing the traditional evening "passagio" Italian families socialising in style. ...More about San Teodore >>

 

Sardinia Diving, Trekking & Climbing

Whilst many people are content to spend long lazy days on the beach, others will often crave exercise and action! With the latter group in mind we have teamed up with Keya, a local adventure company who arrange guided Sardinia trekking tours, as well as beginners courses in Canyoning and Caving in the nearby rugged Supramonte Mountains....More about Sardinia activities >> 

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Recent reviews for Sardinia   

Andrew Crawley - May 2012

Very satisfied with apartment and Grazie!
"Very satisfied with apartment and Grazie! to the owner and his wife who made us feel really welcome even though we couldn't really communicate much.Need to brush up on the Italian. Area is very tranquil and unspoilt and the apartment has lovely views and is not far from restaurants and other amenities. No info on cleaning service or where to dispose of rubbish though. "

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Melissa G - Oct 2011

Amazing view
"We had a truly fantastic time in Sardinia -- the view from the apartment was amazing, as was the hospitality shown by all the people we met Thanks again for all your thoughtful assistance. We had a really lovely time and hope to return one day! "

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Michelle Beck - Sep 2011

Casa Anna Is A Delight
"Casa Anna is a wonderful Sardinian hideaway. The apartment is an ideal base for couples or small families, and the ocean views and gentle cooling breezes are a delight. Close enough to the town of Cala Gonone and all its amenities (an easy and short walk by either road or via the beach) and yet far enough away to ensure a tranquil environment, the apartment is clean, light and well equipped. We spent much of our time relaxing on the ocean-view terrace, and then transferred to the private back garden late afternoon to enjoy the lingering rays of the sun, accompanied by a cold glass of local Vermentino. Bliss! The beach below the apartment is great for snorkeling, and there are several alternative routes down that would suit those less actively inclined or with small children. Many of the previous reviews recommended Il Pescatore, and we thoroughly enjoyed our lazy lunch there. From a self-catering perspective, Casa Anna give you the option to eat alfresco in a shaded area by the private bbq, or cook up a storm in the small but perfectly formed kitchen. Europa in Casa Anna was our preferred supermarket, and we loaded up on local Sardinian delicacies such as carasua (music bread), pecorino, and fresh pasta. "

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