On the pages of this Sardinian travel blog we will start our journey to explore the island through emotions, seasons and elements.
Certainly we will discover important aspects of Sardinia, popular beaches, colours of the sea, the excellence of food and wines; furthermore we will find unusual things like mysterious places and wild mountains; and finally, we will see all the unforgettable tonalities of this land, so ancient and spectacular at the same time.
Follow our voyage on the map of the island!
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This is Tergu
We may start our voyage from the marvelous sea of Stintino, or the sweet dunes of Arbus or from the luxurious villas of Gallura. But our curiosity lead us …
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Ecstasy, watching the sea of Stintino
The cold winter rain is falling down… So, waiting for warmer months, we can remember the sea of Stintino, seen last year. Stintino was a village of fisherman that, during …
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Thermae in northern Sardinia
Sardinia is famous for water… not only for sea! Despite the arid appearance of some areas during summer, in the island there is a lot of water: springs, rivers and …
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Art in Orgosolo
Italy is famous for art and, of course, also in Sardinia you can find different artistic expressions; the nuragic sculptures, the architectures of Roman, medieval and modern ages, musical traditions …
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The traditional Sardinian Cavalcade
The first edition dates back to 1899, when, in honor of the visit of King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Italy, in Sassari there was a parade representing the main villages …
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All the beaches of Castelsardo
Summer is coming and we want to show our guide to the beaches of Castelsardo, famous sea destination in northern Sardinia! The town of Castelsardo, being situated on a coast …
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Sinis, a journey through time
Today we start a new trip, in the west of Sardinia, to explore the Sinis Peninsula. It will not be a classic trip, but a journey in time through the …
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Rena Majore and Rena di Matteu, so similar, so different
We’re walk along the path down through the woods, towards Rena di Matteu, and we feel the scent of the pines. The sun is already hot, in the early hours …
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Capo Testa, mystical place
There is a unique and unforgettable place near Santa Teresa di Gallura, that we wish to view also this year. This is the Capo Testa peninsula, which extends close to …
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Pearls of Costa Paradiso
The month of October can be a good time to go hiking, with good weather. Just one of these days we decided to walk along the paths that cross the …
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Abyss of Ogliastra
Autumn is a good season to explore the inland of Sardinia and today we will guide you, with a easy excursion, in a charming and mysterious corner in the mountains …
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Cortes Apertas at Fonni
Since 1996 or so, some countries of the province of Nuoro propose a suggestive event known as “Autumn in Barbagia”, but above all as “Cortes Apertas” …
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Inverno a Palmavera
Welcome in 2017 from the nuragic complex of Palmavera! We are a few kilometers from Alghero, the charming Catalan city in the north-western Sardinia. The complex is located north of …
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Sa Sartiglia at Oristano
This year we decided to assist, on Sunday, at the Sartiglia, one of the most characteristic and striking manifestations of the Carnival in Sardinia …
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Bosa, riverside town
Today we will talk about Bosa, colorful town on the west coast of the island, in the province of Oristano. Bosa is situated on the mouth of the Temo, the only navigable river …
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Lunissanti at Castelsardo
This month our journey reaches Castelsardo, a village in northern Sardinia with a millenarian history, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy …
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The bear of stone
Today we talk about a magical place, near Palau: the promontory of Capo d’Orso. On the top of a hill there is the impressive natural monument known as the Bear …
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Surprises at Su Sirboni
This month our trip continues on a striking, isolated beach wich reserves many surprises: the beautiful cove of Su Sirboni …
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Neptune’s caves
This is the tale of an itinerary between land and sea, to discover an underground place… Follow us and admire Neptune’s caves! …
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Berchida, a wild beach
Our destination of the month is Berchida beach, overlooking the Sardinian eastern coast and the Orosei Gulf …
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View of Tavolara
Today we visit some beaches in the area of San Teodoro. A peculiarity of the coast in this area is the presence in any panorama …
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Lake Baratz and surroundings
During this new travel we will discover very interesting places, in northwestern Sardinia, close to Porto Ferro …
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Rocks of Anglona
Christmas 2017 is almost upon us, so we have chosen to show you some places that are well suited to traditions… We will see famous places carved into the rock …
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A walk near Balai
Balai is a charming beach located near Porto Torres, in a cove between steep cliffs. For the fine sand, the shallow waters and the beautiful colors of the sea …
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Orani, a village in the mountains
In February we chose to reach a small village in the Sardinian inland: Orani. The purpose of the trip is to see the …
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Carnival in Orani
For the carnival 2018 we go to Orani, a small town in the Sardinian inland. We reach this destination on Saturday 17 February …
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The Church of San Nicola of Ottana
Ottana is a small town (about 2300 inhabitants), located near the mountains of the province of Nuoro. The main activity of the past was …
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All the beaches of Alghero
This post is a small guide about the beaches in the area of Alghero, charming town in the northwestern Sardinia. Alghero is a beautiful city, which offers many attractions …
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Spring in Chiaramonti
What could be more relaxing than an itinerary on the green hills in spring? And if there was the possibility of reaching an ancient fortress that dominates the valleys …
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Coghinas part I – around the lake
Let’s start now a journey to discover one of the main Sardinian rivers: the Coghinas. Only Tirso and Flumendosa are longer. This river has the springs on the Buddusò plateau …
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Coghinas part II – the lower valley
With this post we continue our journey to discover the Coghinas river, exploring the area known as lower valley …
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The Rally Italia Sardegna
In June 2018 the Rally Italia Sardegna was held, spectacular car race valid for the World Rally Championship (WRC) …
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The Moon Valley of Aggius
Of this July 2018 we will certainly remember the spectacular lunar eclipse, the longest of the century. And to stay on the subject, we want to lead you to the Valley of the Moon …
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All the beaches of Isola Rossa
Isola Rossa is a very picturesque locality of Gallura, in the municipality of Trinità d’Agultu. Despite the name that means Red Island, this is not an island, but a village …
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Holiday at the time of the Romans
August, recently passed, is traditionally in Italy the month of the holidays. An Italian word that means holidays is “villeggiatura”. The name derives from the custom of the nobles …
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The nuragic palace of Santu Antine
This is our new journey in western Sardinia, in the area known as Nuraghi Valley. We can easily reach this place from …
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Nuraghi Valley: historical sites
Although the name of the Nuraghi Valley comes from the ancient monuments, symbols of Sardinia, this territory also contains many other interesting places …
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San Pietro delle Immagini
We welcome you in 2019 from a place not particularly famous, but which preserves a small treasure. We are near the ancient country church of San Pietro delle Immagini …
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The ages of Sant’Andrea Priu
Let’s go back to the Valle dei Nuraghi once again, to discover another place of great importance: the site of Sant’Andrea Priu. The place is known for the stupendous neolithic necropolis …
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The long beach of Lu Littaroni
Today we will talk about Lu Littaroni beach, located in the wild and evocative coast of northern Sardinia. It’s a very long beach, near Aglientu …
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Santa Degna Park, a paradise near Aggius
In these warm days of June, we will found a small paradise, in the fresh of the woods and the mountains of Aggius …
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The golden sands of Ogliastra
Ogliastra is an area of Sardinia still little known, but with many interesting places to discover; and here also there is a large variety of landscapes. …
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The Rock n’Beer of Valledoria
This year we went to the Rock n’Beer of Valledoria, annual event that takes place in early August. This is a summer …
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Cala Capra: beach of Capo d’Orso
Cala Capra is a small nice beach, near the promontory of Capo d’Orso, in Gallura. To reach this location from Palau, you must take the road …
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Pedra Longa: limestone cliff and natural monument
Today we will show you Pedra Longa, an impressive limestone cliff in Ogliastra. It is an authentic natural monument, reachable from Santa Maria Navarrese …
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The Basilica of Santissima Trinità di Saccargia
The Basilica of Santissima Trinità di Saccargia is for many reasons an unforgettable monument. Here you will find …
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The sea of Capriccioli
Today we will discover some places of Gallura, in one of the most known areas of Sardinia …
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The Sanctuary of Bonaria, in Cagliari
There are certainly many historical, cultural and landscape attractions in Cagliari. So, we chose to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria …
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The wine museum of Berchidda
In a beautiful autumn day, we visited a very interesting museum in Sardinia! The wine museum of Berchidda …
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A ziggurat in Sardinia
During a cold and clear winter day, we decide to visit one of the most fascinating historical sites: the archaeological area of Monte D’Accoddi …
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Necropolises near Sassari and Porto Torres
Today we will discover the Domus de Janas between Sassari and Porto Torres, in particular of the site of Su Crucifissu Mannu …
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Pedres Castle, the ancient fortress near Olbia
There are places showing a particular charm, also with cloudy weather. We noticed it during our trip to discover Pedres Castle …
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All the beaches of Santa Teresa di Gallura
Santa Teresa is a well-known seaside town in Gallura, frequented by numerous tourists especially in summer. Near the town, located on …
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Nature itineraries near Martis
Martis, small hill town in northern Sardinia with not even 500 inhabitants and not well known by tourists, was the destination of our trip …
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All the beaches of Porto Torres
Porto Torres is a town known by tourists above all for its maritime station, but there are also numerous beaches in the area …
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The Basilica of Sant’Antioco di Bisarcio
In the area of Ozieri, in northern Sardinia, not far from Saccargia Basilica, there is the ex-cathedral of Sant’Antioco di Bisarcio …
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The millenary oleaster trees of Luras
On the Sardinian hills there is a tree known Green Patriarch; it is the oldest wild olive tree in the world with a history of thousands of years …
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Olbia, a city with many pages of history
Olbia is a small town on the coast in the north-east of Sardinia of great historical importance. The town is located in the middle of a fascinating natural amphitheater: a basin surrounded by hills and mountains …
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The Path of the Giants of Arzachena
The municipality of Arzachena is very large, located in the north east of Gallura. This area is known for the seaside resorts, but also for the numerous archaeological monuments …
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Porto Alabe, beach in western Sardinia
Porto Alabe is a small seaside resort on the west coast of Sardinia, in the municipality of Tresnuraghes. We visited it in the summer of a few years ago …
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Monti Casteddu, history and views of Gallura
The area of Luogosanto, in the Gallura inland, is ideal for walks and excursions in the countryside that allow you to learn about the history …
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Basilica of Santa Giusta, Romanesque masterpiece
Today we will visit Santa Giusta, small town in the province of Oristano, where there is a wonderful Romanesque basilica. Santa Giusta is located on the banks of the pond …
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Snorkeling in Sardinia: view of underwater worlds
We come back to the beaches of Lu Bagnu, a hamlet of Castelsardo, to live a new experience …
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All the beaches of Badesi
Badesi is a tourist resort in western Gallura. The town is located on a hill, a few kilometers from the coast …
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An old steam locomotive in Sassari
In the district of Latte Dolce, in a square on the outskirts of Sassari, there is a surprising and unexpected monument …
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Our Lady of Monte Alma
Monte Alma is a hill located about halfway between Nulvi and Martis. It is an exceptional view point that certainly deserves a visit when passing by …
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Cala Sarraina, a walk among reddish rocks
Cala Sarraina is a wonderful sandy cove in the north of Sardinia, an interesting destination both in summer and for excursions during other seasons …
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Ardara, the capital of a medieval kingdom
The small village of Ardara is located on the hills in Logudoro. In this area, famous for important historical events …
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Pont’Ezzu, the Roman bridge of Ozieri
Near Ozieri are the remains of Pont’Ezzu, an imposing bridge from the Roman era, one of the best preserved in Sardinia …
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Landscapes at the mouth of the Liscia river
Today we will show you the coastline in the area of the mouth of the Liscia River, between the municipalities of Santa Teresa di Gallura and Palau …
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Cala Cartoe: clear sand and crystal sea
Cala Cartoe is a beautiful cove in the Gulf of Orosei, in the north (municipality of Dorgali, not far from Orosei) …
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The castle of Sanluri (of Eleonora di Arborea)
A visit to Sanluri is certainly an opportunity to admire an ancient castle and learn more about the history of Sardinia …
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The Monserrato garden in Sassari
In the suburbs of Sassari we find the historical park of Monserrato; this is the ideal place for short walks and relaxing in nature …
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A walk in Sassari
We begin our walk in the city of Sassari… So we will see Piazza Italia and Piazza Castello, the Sanna Historical Museum, the Rosello Fountain …
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The small church of San Demetrio
Near Oschiri, inside the cemetery, there is the small medieval church of San Demetrio …
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The ancient rock altar at Oschiri
The Oschiri area is very inviting for walking in nature to discover historical monuments; the most surprising is the rock altar of Santo Stefano …
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The beaches of Argentiera
Near the village of Argentiera, west of Sassari, we find several picturesque coves. In this area, characterized by promontories …
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Panoramas of Osilo
Osilo is a small village on the hills near Sassari. In this area you will find many points of interest and many panoramic places …
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The paths between the pines and the Platamona pond
The Platamona Pond is one of the most important wetlands in north-western Sardinia. Nestled between the pine forest of the same name and gentle hill …
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Geridu, the medieval village near Sorso and Sennori
In the countryside, on a plateau a few hundred meters from the villages of Sorso and Sennori, there was a medieval village …
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The Littu park in the lower Coghinas valley
The Littu Park of Santa Maria Coghinas is located among very green woods, in a narrow valley crossed by the Coghinas river …
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Blessed Virgin Noli Me Tollere of Sorso
According to local tradition, the town of Sorso was the scene of various miracles over the centuries, linked to the figure of the Blessed Virgin …
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The necropolis of Anghelu Ruju
Not far from the charming town of Alghero there is the Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, one of the most important archaeological sites in Sardinia …
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Calich Pond and a Roman Bridge
In a scenario of great tranquility and natural beauty, the Calich Lagoon extends near Fertilia, in north-western Sardinia …
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Golfo delle Saline Beach: tranquility not so far from Palau
A few kilometers from Palau, we reach the beautiful Golfo delle Saline beach. It is a place where a serene atmosphere reigns …
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