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Sardinian fare has similarities to Italian cuisine, though there are dishes that even visitors from Rome wouldn’t recognise and only the tastiest, ripest and freshest ingredients will do. Typical Sardinian pasta dishes are malloreddus (shell shaped served with sauce or seafood) and culurgiones (a type of ravioli). Pizza is the best fast food around and is usually thin crusted with delicious toppings, from mushrooms to meatballs. Sardinia has some amazing seafood restaurants but traditionally the preference is for heartier meat dishes sourced from the mountains; look out for tender young lamb, roasted suckling pig and goat.
Enter a bakery and be faced with the most fabulous selection of bread that cannot be beaten! Possibly the strangest is pane carasau, thin crispy bread sold in 10 or 20 sheet thick rounds. A meal is not complete in Sardinia without a dessert, and local favourites include almond biscuits and sebadas (pastry filled with ricotta cheese then drizzled with honey). Wash all of this delicious food down with a bottle of Sardinian wine; look out for Cannonau (red), Vermentino, Torbato, Semidano (white) and Campidano di Terralba (red and white) or try one of the local brews, Ichnusa, the island’s favourite beer.
Shopping
Shopping in Sardinia is a delightful experience. Walk through the old streets and you will come across old ladies wedged in their doorways making lace and weaving baskets in the traditional fashion. Sardinians are rightly proud of their fine, flowery honey, which is often sold in the many souvenir shops around the island.
Known as the Coral Riviera for its production of beautiful coral jewellery in shades from pink to blood red, Sardinia is an ideal place to buy some unique jewellery.
Other stores selling traditional Italian fashions can be found in the larger towns and cities of Sardinia.
Where To Stay
If you are going to Sardinia in August, expect to see many firework displays on the beaches as the Italians celebrate their national holiday, Ferragosto.Celebration
Pass a romantic moment watching the sunset on one of Sardinia’s beautiful beaches.
Sardinian fare has similarities to Italian cuisine, though there are dishes that even visitors from Rome wouldn’t recognise and only the tastiest, ripest and freshest ingredients will do. Typical Sardinian pasta dishes are malloreddus (shell shaped served with sauce or seafood) and culurgiones (a type of ravioli). Pizza is the best fast food around and is usually thin crusted with delicious toppings, from mushrooms to meatballs. Sardinia has some amazing seafood restaurants but traditionally the preference is for heartier meat dishes sourced from the mountains; look out for tender young lamb, roasted suckling pig and goat.
Enter a bakery and be faced with the most fabulous selection of bread that cannot be beaten! Possibly the strangest is pane carasau, thin crispy bread sold in 10 or 20 sheet thick rounds. A meal is not complete in Sardinia without a dessert, and local favourites include almond biscuits and sebadas (pastry filled with ricotta cheese then drizzled with honey). Wash all of this delicious food down with a bottle of Sardinian wine; look out for Cannonau (red), Vermentino, Torbato, Semidano (white) and Campidano di Terralba (red and white) or try one of the local brews, Ichnusa, the island’s favourite beer.
Shopping
Shopping in Sardinia is a delightful experience. Walk through the old streets and you will come across old ladies wedged in their doorways making lace and weaving baskets in the traditional fashion. Sardinians are rightly proud of their fine, flowery honey, which is often sold in the many souvenir shops around the island.
Known as the Coral Riviera for its production of beautiful coral jewellery in shades from pink to blood red, Sardinia is an ideal place to buy some unique jewellery.
Other stores selling traditional Italian fashions can be found in the larger towns and cities of Sardinia.
Where To Stay
- Palau – Lush vegetation and exquisite bays make Palau one of the prettiest spots on the island. This lively port town has an abundance of shopping and dining facilities and has a lovely Mediterranean feel.
- Isola Rossa (Red island) – This ancient fishing village hasn’t lost any of its traditional charm and the pace of life is delightfully laid back. This is the idea place to enjoy the serenity of your surroundings whilst watching the world go by. The stunning backdrop of this wonderful village is the red sandstone of the Red island that gives Isola Rossa its name.
- Baia Sardinia – The magnificent coastline and the tranquil setting of Baia Sardinia makes this a delightful village. The rock faces are streaked with sparkling streams and the sweeping sandy beaches of the bay are delightfully uncrowded. This is the ideal place to relax on the beach or wander the lively piazza.
- Porto Cervo – Originally a retreat for the rich, Porto Cervo still combines glamour with laid back cool in a uniquely Italian way. Fine restaurants grace the beautifully kept streets and the shopping is chic. The harbour is home to many beautiful mega-yachts docked during the summer months, and is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon.
- Pula – The compact provincial town of Pula has become a favourite stopover for people wishing to visit the nearby archaeological site at Nora. The town also boasts stunning white sandy beaches, some quaint old streets to explore and the Piazza del Popolo, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink whilst watching a free concert.
- Margherita di Pula – Situated to the Southwest of Cagliari on a beautiful stretch of coast with dazzling white sand and turquoise clear waters, staying at one of our more exclusive properties. This is the ideal place to relax and enjoy all that is Sardinian whilst admiring the stunning backdrop of the cool pine forest and rugged mountains.
- Villasimus – Known for its spectacular beaches and pretty almond groves, this resort is an area of spectacular beauty. There is a small pretty port and nature lovers will enjoy the geo– marine park and its pink flamingos.
- La Maddalena Archipelago – This boat trip takes you to three beautiful islands Spargi, Budelli and La Maddalena. Explore the islands coves, home to white sandy beaches and emerald green waters. Head over to the Catalan town of Alghero with its quaint back street shops, beautiful cathedrals and marina.
If you are going to Sardinia in August, expect to see many firework displays on the beaches as the Italians celebrate their national holiday, Ferragosto.Celebration
Pass a romantic moment watching the sunset on one of Sardinia’s beautiful beaches.
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