Daily Weather: Sardinia
Population: 1,631,880
Area: 24,090 km²
Provinces: Cagliari, Nuoro, Oristano, Medio Campidano, Sassari, Ogliastra, Olbia - Tempio, Carbonia - Iglesias
Capital City: Cagliari
Official web site: Sardinia
Wikipedia: Sardinia
Map: Sardinia

About Sardinia.

Small enough to be classified as an island but big enough to be a universe unto itself, Sardinia lies about 120 miles west of the Italian peninsula. Its coastline is probably Europe's most spectacular. Its waters teem with fish and shellfish. Its broad valleys turn into golden oceans of wheat in summer. Its rugged mountains, pocked with caves, are home to large flocks of sheep that feed on pungent wild herbs and produce a cheese your palate will never forget. Nestled into its silent olive groves are some of the continent's oldest archeological remains, dating back to 1700 BC. Its people speak a language incomprehensible to all other Italians, celebrate more saints' days than anyone else in the nation, and love to dress up in elaborate costumes at the drop of a finely-embroidered hat.

But Sardinia is not for the faint-hearted. In summer, the heat can be blistering. Winter winds are some of the most vicious in the Mediterranean. Hotels and restaurants can be either outrageously expensive or dismally primitive. Public transportation is unreliable and moves at a snail's pace. Even getting to the island can be arduous, especially in summer when ferries and planes are packed. Sardinia is for adventurers, for those of us who like to feel we've accomplished something when we travel, those who want to push just a little bit farther than the crowd, those who are intrigued, not frightened, by civilizations that initially may seem inexplicable. Sardinia, it seems, is just the kind of place In Italy's readers are looking for. In Italy.

About Cagliari.

Cagliari is the Sardinia's chief town, located in in the middle of Golfo degli Angeli, in the southern border of the island. Spreading along an area sloping down twords the sea, Cagliari is mainly a seaside town. The Poetto beach extends over 7 kilometers of finest sands, representing a unique natural wonder. The city of Cagliari is the result of thousands of years of history. The history of many civilizations that have left their mark all over the city. Cagliari, in every season has something to offer the curious and attentive visitor.

Although Cagliari does not have a large number of beds, it is able to meet visitor's accommodation requirements. There are a large number of Hotels (every category) situated near the city in the areas most frequented by tourist.

How to reach Cagliari and Sardinia.

Cagliari can be easily reached by plane, thanks to its modern international airport 5 Km to the city centre. Direct flights connect Cagliari to the major Italian towns (Rome, Milan, Turin, Florence, Naples, Bologna, Venice, etc.), and many European capitals (London, Paris, etc.). Other international connections are operated through the airports of Alghero and Olbia, located in the northern part of Sardinia and connected to Cagliari by buses and trains. Sardinia can be also reached by ferryboats departing form Genova, Livorno or Rome. ICIAP.