Sardinia, Italy: An Italian Travel Primer
It’s main attractions are:
Costa Smeralda
Developed by the Aga Khan in the 1960s, this area is known as the “Ermerald Coast.” It is favored by celebrities and other jet-setters. Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Elizabeth Hurley and even Russian President Vladimir Putin have been seen here. The least costly hotel is the Cervo (39-0789 931 111)
Sassari
Sardinia’s second largest city is a historic medieval town known for its many celebrations, including the annual I Candelieri, a large folk festival held in mid August
Beaches
Stretches of white sand and romantic coves skirt the northwestern coast
Alghero
A popular tourist center and Sardinia’s only Spanish (Catalan) speaking town. The island’s best seafood eatery is La Lepanto on Via Carlo Alberto (39- 079 979 116)
Oristano
A laid-back town known for its bars and good food
San Pietro
The best beaches in south Sardinia
Costa Verde
An unspoiled area (relatively) with long stretches of crowd-free coast
Cagliari
The largest city. Has great bars and restaurants which attract the bold and beautiful
The Outdoors
The Gennargentu Mountains offer some of the best hiking in Europe. For details, contact Societa Gorropu (39-0782 649 282)
