Sardinia

It is the second largest island in the Mediterranean after Sicily and a part of Italy, located just below Corsica.

Sardinia is typical Mediterranean island diverse in its heritage and geography. Earlier, Sardinia was a favourite holiday destination of Italians, but the advent of budget flights has opened up Sardinian Holiday to Europe. Today, more than 20 million visitors arrive in the island for holiday. Of course, the very short winter and long summer is a holiday prospect for those living in colder climes of Europe.

You would be inspired to go on holiday to Sardinia for its churches, extra-ordinary landscape and to explore its Phoenician, Punic and Roman Historical roots. Of course, the archaeological remains, including the Nuraghes, a stone tepee like structure that are said to be one of the oldest construction know to man, are also a favourite holiday spot.

If you have a different idea about spending a holiday, Sardinia has many beaches, gorges and hidden grottoes that would guarantee enrich your holiday experience. You would be amazed by the diversity in architecture and culture in Cagliari in the south and the old coastal town like Alghero in the north.

In the centre of the island, known as the Nuoro region, there are villages that have not been touched by the march of time. The famous Costa Smerelda or the Emerald Coast on the north east of Sardinia is a major holiday destination for the rich and the famous. The 15 km stretch of beaches has some chic hotels and private villas.

Round off your Sardinia holiday in Porto Rotondo known for its bars, restaurants and vibrant nightlife.

A Sardinian holiday in the Fortevillage beach gives you yet another experience because of its pleasant climate, thank to the mountain range that protects the beach from heat and wind. The self-contained holiday resort has all types of sporting and leisure activities to make for a memorable holiday. Make a beeline to the Piazza Maria Luigia which has the best fashion and jewellery outlets.

Sardinian holiday is well-known for festivals and carnival processions held throughout the year. Your Sardinian holiday gives you the opportunity to savour the best of the island's cultural heritage ranging from small village festivities to large carnival extravaganzas. If none of these cultural streaks interests you, your Sardinian holiday can be spent either on a hunting trip, hiking and horse riding.

Accommodation is not much of a problem in Sardinia. According to trade advisories, there are more than 2500 active tourism companies that have a total capacity of 200,000 rooms.

You can spend your holiday in a vacation house even for a short stay or choose from the many apartment hotels. In addition, you can organise a campsites and explore the country side. Bed and Breakfast holiday accommodation is generally sought after by families which can get involved in the island's life-styles and traditions.