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Vacation Sardinia  -  Sardinia Vacations.

Provinces in Sardinia : Cagliari, Gallura, Medio Campidano, Nuoro, Ogliastra, Oristano, Sassari and Sulcis,

Cities & Villages in Sardinia : Arbarax, Bosa, Cagliari, Olbia, Oristano, Porto Torres

Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, located between Italy, Spain and Tunisia, south of Corsica. It forms part of Italy.

1,800km of coastline, much of it utterly unspoilt and fringed by white sand beaches lapped by crystal clear waters of every shade from deep aquamarine to shimmering turquoise and emerald green. Probably its only claim to fame, apart from giving its name to tins of small fish, is the Costa Smerelda, built by the Aga Khan as a playground for the rich and without doubt pristinely beautiful, but perhaps slightly too perfect and a touch synthetic and out of context with the real Sardinia beyond its confines.

Capital City Sardinia : Cagliari


campings, car hire, hostels, hotels, tour operators, travel guides, transportation / traveling to sardinia

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Camping and Caravanning

 Eurocampings  -  ACSI Camping Guide

 Camping.it  -  Camp sites Sardinia: Cagliari - Nuoro - Oristano - Sassari

Car Rentals Sardinia

 Avis
 Budget Rent A Car
 Hertz

Rental Homes / Apartments

 Euro Relais  -  Holiday Cottages in Italy
Charming chalet, villa, castle or mill? Country cottage, mansion or farmhouse? Discover their special holiday homes and book online!

 Vacanze in Ogliastra

Hostels / Country Inns

 Hostelbookers.com - Great Hostels, Free booking
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability.

 Ostelli online  -  Italian Youth Hostels Association
 Agriturismo.net - Farmhouse accommodations / Country Inns

Hotels Sardinia

 Booking  -  Hotels in Sardinia  -  Hotel Guide Sardinia
Hotels in Alghero, Sassari, Olbia, Castelsardo, Bosa, Cagliari, Cala Gonone, Porto Cervo, Santa Teresa Gallura, Arzachena, Golfo Aranci, Stintino, and more ...

 Booking - Hotels in Cagliari  -  Hotel Guide Cagliari

 Villa Las Tronas *****, Lungomare Valencia 1, 07041 Alghero
A royal retreat on a promontory is Alghero's outstanding hotel. Villa Las Tronas was, until the 1940s, the residence of the Italian Royalty during their holidays in Sardinia. Built towards the end of the nineteenth century, the Villa is erected on a private promontory, a few paces away from the centre of Alghero. The Hotel is open all year round.

More Hotels? See Hotels

National Parks

 Gennargentu Park

 Park.it  -  Italian Park Portal
National Parks, Regional Parks, Marine Protected Areas, National Reserves, Regional Reserves, Wetlands and Other Protected Areas.

Tour Operators / Travel Agents



Travel Guides Sardinia / Related books

 Sardinia - Eyewitness Travel Guide  -  Fabrizio Ardito
Sardinia, the Mediterranean's second largest island after Sicily, is equidistant from the Italian mainland and the Turkish coast. Described by DH Lawrence as 'lost between Europe and Africa and belonging to nowhere' it remains proud of its independent spirit and boasts stunning Roman and Carthaginian ruins, dramatic cliffs and numerous lagoons, together with gorgeous beaches and rocky shores. Flamboyant festivals happen throughout the year, so explore and experience to your heart's content with the Eyewitness Travel Guide.
Paperback 224 pages (December 1, 2005); Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; Language: English; ISBN: 1405312033.
 The Rough Guide to Sardinia  -  Robert Andrews
This guide to Sardinia opens with a 16-page section featuring photography of the island's highlights from the beaches of the southern coast to the evocative prehistoric ruins of the nuraghi. The following chapters provide informative accounts of all the sights, from the lively capital of Cagliari to the Smerelda coast. There are reviews of the best places to eat, drink and sleep in every region and practical advice on exploring the island whether by bicycle, car, boat or on foot. Finally, there is comprehensive coverage of Sardinia's history, culture, art and festivals.
Paperback 400 pages (January 8, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843532379.
 Sardinia - Lonely Planet - Damien Simonis
Packed with practical travel advice to help you get around the island, this guidebook presents total coverage of Sardinia from the unspoiled coast to hide-away, mountain-top ruins. It includes special sections on the island's colourful cultural festivals and cuisine.
Paperback 264 pages (June 2003); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 1740590333.
 Landscapes of Sardinia - Sunflower Countryside Guide  -  Andreas Stieglitz
The second largest island on the Mediterranean, Sardinia is famous for its ancient Nuragic civilization. The six car tours in this book cover the whole island. Sardinia is also a little known paradise for walkers and the 22 main routes (with variations) are also included.
Paperback 136 pages (May 30, 2001); Publisher: Sunflower Books; Language: English; ISBN: 185691173X.

Fodor's Italy 
Paperback: 944 pages; Publisher: Fodor's (September 12, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-1400016891
The Rough Guide to Italy
Paperback: 1200 pages; Publisher: Rough Guides; 8 edition (July 2, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1843538555; ISBN-13: 978-1843538554
Frommer's Italy -  by Darwin Porter (Author), Danforth Prince (Author)
Paperback: 832 pages; Publisher: Frommer's (August 28, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-13: 978-0471962236 

Transport / How do I travel to Sardinia

 Cagliari Airport  -  Aeroporto di Cagliari Elmas
Cagliari airport is 7km from the city centre. Bus connections from the airport to the city centre, run around every 30 minutes. Taxis are also available outside the terminal for the 10 minutes journey into town.
 Alghero Airport  -  Aeroporto Fertilia
 Olbia Airport  -  Aeroporto Costa Smeralda
 Airport Genoa [ Cristoforo Colombo ]

www.austrianair.com  -  Flight tickets Italy

 Alitalia USA  -  Flights to Cagliari

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

 Ferrovie della Sardegna  -  Sardinian Railways
 Trenino Verde
 Trenitalia  -  Italian Railways

Ferries & Fast Boats

 Moby Lines
 Sardinia Ferries 
 Tirrenia 

 Genua to Cagliari / Olbia, Sardinia v.v. - Tirrenia
 Livorno to Olbia, Sardinia v.v. - Sardinia Ferries and Moby Lines
 Rome [ Civitavechhia ] to Sardinia

 Online map Sardinia [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ].

 Weather in Sardinia 


Links 

 Travel Insurance 

 Regione Sardegna

 Cagliari  -  Comune.di Cagliari  -  Capital City Sardinia
When you need a break and a bathe, head for the suburb of Poetto, a fifteen minute bus ride from Piazza Matteotti past Cagliari's Sant'Elia football stadium. Poetto has six kilometres of fine sandy beach, with small bars and showers conveniently nearby.

 Province of Cagliari  -  Amministrazione Provinciale di Cagliari
 Province of Gallura  -  with capital city Olbia / Tempio
 Province of Medio Campidano  -  Mediocampidano.com  -  with capital city Sanluri
Costa Verde
 Province of Nuoro Tourism -
 Province of Ogliastra  -  with capital city Lanusei / Tortoli
 Province of Oristano
 Province of Sassari  -  Home page della Provincia di Sassari
 Province of Sulcis-Iglesiente - °Comunita' Montana n 19 del Sulcis Iglesiente
Comuni: Buggerru, Carbonia, Domusnovas, Fluminimaggiore, Gonnesa, Iglesias, Musei, Narcao, Portoscuso, Siliqua, Villamassargia. Capital City Sulcis: Iglesias / Carbonia

 Capoterra  -  Comune di Capoterra
 Elmas  -  Comune di Elmas
 Iglesias / Carbonia  -  Comune di Iglesias
 Lanusei / Tortoli  -  Comune di Lanusei
 Monserrato  -  Citá di Monserrato 
 Olbia / Tempio  -  Comune di Olbia
 Quartu Sant'Elena  -  Comune di Quartu Sant'elena 
 Sanluri  -  Comune di Sanluri
 Santa Teresa Gallura  -  Comune di Santa Teresa Gallura
 Sassari  -  Commune di Sassari - 
 Selargius -  Comune di Selargius

 Costa Orientale

 Football  -  Cagliari Calcio
 News from Sardinia  -  La Nuova Sardegna  -  newspaper

Cuisine - Italian Cooking

  The Essentials of Classical Italian Cooking  -  Marcella Hazan
This book includes recipes from the author's two previous books on Italian cooking, as well as more than 50 new ones, and incorporates advice on the use of kitchen equipment and ingredients.
Paperback 736 pages (July 7, 1995); Publisher: Macmillan; Language: English; ISBN: 0333570529.
  Jamie's Italy  -  Jamie Oliver
Ever since working at the River Cafe for Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray, Jamie Oliver has had a serious passion for Italian food. Now, ten years later, Italy and its wonderful flavours continue to have a major influence on his food and cooking. In Jamie's Italy, Jamie travels this famously gastronomic country paying homage to the classic dishes of each region and searching for new ideas to bring home. The result is a sensational collection of Italian recipes, old and new, that will ensure Italy's influence reaches us all. On the menu is an array of magical ingredients and Mediterranean flavours all combined in Jamie's inimitable way. From Parma ham to Parmesan, from pannetone to panzanella, Jamie's new book will transport you to Italy or at least bring Italy home to you.
Hardcover 336 pages (October 3, 2005); Publisher: Michael Joseph Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 0718147707.
 Mangiare Bene
The English version of the most popular Italian internet recipe archive and guide to Italian cooking; traditional, regional, innovative Mediterranean cuisine.
Culinary Academy [ Easy, affordable, tasty dishes / Recipes galore / Snacks, breads, appetizers / Express pasta recipes and regional specialities ], Great Chefs [ dishes from Italy's best chefs ], Aphrodisiac recipes, Basic tools for Italian cuisine [ making pasta at home, The Italian Pantry, The Glossary, Weights and Temperatures, Wine & co and All about italian wine ].

History of Sardinia

In Prehistory Sardinia's inhabitants developed a trade in obsidian, a stone used for the production of the first rough tools, and this activity brought Sardinians into contact with most of the Mediterranean people. Desiccated grapes, recently found in several locations, were DNA tested and proved to be the oldest grapes in the world, dating back to the Pyramids' and Mesopotamian's era. The Cannonau wine is made with these grapes and may qualify as the mother of all the European wines. See for more Wikipedia

 Sardinia's History  -  Wikipedia
Prehistory Sardinia, The Stone Age and Obsidian, The era of the nuraghi, Phoenicians / Punics and Romans in Sardinia, The Middle Ages, From the kingdom of Sardinia until the present day.
 Archivio di Stato di Cagliari
 Guida ai Musei della Sardegna

 Belpaese

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Angelus Cantade by I Tenores di Bitti

 Homepage della Musica in Italia
 Italianissima  -  musica italiana, canzoni italiane, testi, midi, mp3, cantanti, orchestre
 Musei Online  -  search by category / search by geographical data

Web Portal / Italian Search Engine / Directory

 DigitalCagliari
 Il Portale Sardo
 Mondo Sardegna [ German language ] ***
 Ogliastra.net 
 Ogliastraontheweb.it 
 Sardegna.net 
 Sassari Freetime
 Wel.it

 Ariana Ricerca  -  Italian search engine
 Cerca  -  search engine
 Italian Cultural Institute Washington
 Vergilio

 Google.it
 Yellow Guide Italy  -  Yellow Pages
 Telephone Guide Italy 


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