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Sardinia (also known as Sardegna in Italian and Sardigna in Sardinian) is an autonomous region of Italy that is located in the vicinity of Corsica, Sicily and Provences. It is known to be the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily and before Cyprus and it has its capital at Cagliari, the Sardinia's main and most populous city.

Well-known as a paradise in the heart of the Mediterranean, Sardinia is a wonderful piece of heaven where the waters are crystal clear and the touristic resorts are fantastic. The north of the island includes some of the most interesting and spectacular places and marinas in Sardinia. The island receives a great number of tourists each year thanks to its ideal weather conditions, its excellent cuisine and its natural beauties.

Sardinia takes its name from the Latin Sardinia, as the Romans called it. According to archaeological evidence, Sardinia seems to be one the oldest structures in Europe. The tourists will be fascinated by the megalithic structures that date from the Mesolithic period, the Bronze Age and other ancient periods of time. Some of the most important structures that are being protected nowadays are the “nuraghi”, which are tower fortresses that date since 1500 BC and were built by the Nuragic civilisation. Being a centre of a large trading industry in those times, Sardinia was enriched with many buildings and monuments, as well as a level of sophistication that is quite rare in Europe.

Today, Sardinia has an endless list of touristic attractions that are worth visiting due to their historical and cultural importance, but also to their unique beauty. The nord-west coast of Sardinia that goes from Bosa to Castelsardo is among the most popular and appreciated on the island. The main landmarks that manage to charm so many people are Cala Spinsa in santa Teresa di Gallura, Valle della Luna in Capo Testa, Spiaggia del Giunco o Notteri in Villasimius, Spiaggia Rena Bianca, Chiesa di San Giovanni in Sinis in Cabras, Complesso Archeologico di Tamuli in Macomer, Tower of San Pancrazio in Cagliari and many other magnificent beaches, bays, caves and archaeological sites.

The historical and cultural heritage is mostly kept in the well-organized museums in Sardinia, such as Museodel Carbone, Museo Etnografico Galluras, Museo della Maschere Mediterranee, Giuseppe garibaldi Memorial, Casa Zapata and many other thrilling places that are filled with old collections and admirable pieces of history. Even though the island of Sardinia is exceedingly important with regards to the ancient heritage and the powerful culture that is still being promoted worldwide, the modern resorts are also adored by the tourists of all ages and nationalities.

Some of the preferred hotels in Sardinia that offer high standards and exclusive offers are Golf Hoel Is arenas, Colonna Resort, Pullman Timi Sma Sardegna, Cervo Hotel Costa Smeralda Resort, Hotel AbiD’Oru, Colonna Grand Hotel Capo Testa, La Villa del Re and many others. In Sardinia, the travellers are treated like kings and queens and the daily routine disappears immediately.

The journey that every tourist chooses to spend here will be filled with moments of relaxation, well-being and serenity. Sardegna is a wonderful destination that meets all of the conditions to satisfy the desires of the most pretentious tourists and offer them the time of their lives, on the Mediterranean, emerald shores, at the basis of the mountains, on the hilltops, in the small bays or in the comfort of the hotel room. The perfect keyword to define the island and its services is “luxury”.