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Cagliari; The Capital of Sardinia

The port city of Cagliari, Sardinia’s capital is truly an Italian gem. On the very southern tip of the island, the city is actually closer to Tunisia than it is to Rome. However, the winding streets are filled with Vespas and tiny fiats, the buildings are decorated in a typical Italian facade style all climbing up the hilly centre leading towards the historic Castello, all this lets you know you are in a great Citta d’Italia. The ornate waterfront and Cagliari’s main street, Via Roma gradually became an elegant promenade with cafés, shops and a high-end department store and architecturally is quite stunning. The city hall rises above the harbour like a bastion of white stone, elegant in shape and colours, perfectly in tune with the other old buildings that line Via Roma. Further down Via Roma to the east of the city is the captivating Poetto Beach, known for its white bleached sand and clear blue waters, something not many capitals can boast to have.

The old and the new; Carbonia & Seruci

The South-west of Sardinia lies the city of Carbonia, a ‘new town’ founded by Mussolini in 1938. With 30,000 inhabitants it’s the largest city in southwest is filled with wide tree-lined roads and a 45 metre high bell tower overlooking the large main piazza. The town was built for the local mining community for those labour was hoped to reinvigorate the Italian economy further examples of a mining culture can be found in the beautiful cities of Montevecchio and Iglesias. Furthermore, there is a chance to try Carignano, a full-bodied red wine – dedicated to the history of Sardinian miners. From the newest town to one of the oldest – the Nuraghe Village of Seruci, the mysterious Nuraghic people, a civilisation which lasted from the 18th century BCE right up to the Roman colonization in 238 BCE. The term Nuraghic derives from the island’s most characteristic monument, the nuraghe, a tower-fortress type of construction the ancient Sardinians built in large numbers starting from about 1800 BCE and it is here in Seruci that is home to six bronze age towers and is one of the largest nuraghe villages in Sardinia.

The Spectacular scenery and delicious cuisine of Sardinia

Traces of the Nuraghic people, can still be seen all over the island however, it’s the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs and Spanish who’ve left their marks on the food. The island had more than 2,500 years to absorb these hybrid influences and the result is divine. On this tour, experience a truly authentic experience where you will be welcomed by Sardinian hill-shepherds who will prepare a typical ‘al fresco’ rustic lunch comprising of pork antipasti, matured ricotta cheese, characteristic Sardinian bread, roast pig and lamb, boiled mutton with potatoes, “Pecorino” cheese, fruit, sweet and local Cannonau wine. This cuisine derives from the landscape that surrounds and what a sight that is. On a panoramic tour heading towards the eastern coast of the island on the ‘Little Green Train’ pass deep valleys, chasms, iron bridges and fauna-filled pastureland of Sardinia’s showcasing the stunning natural beauty of this island.

The Islands of Sant’Antioco and San Pietro

On the very tip of south-western Sardinia, is the ‘island’ of Sant’Antioco, the largest in the Sulcis Archipelago accessed via an artificial isthmus. Sant’Antioco town is full of coloured houses and has a fascinating history. Then further out to sea is the San Pietro Island and learn about the mattanza or annual tuna fish festival, recently visited by TV personalities the Hairy Bikers. Explore the culture of these islands and discover their ancient history and connection to the Nuraghic people.