Olbia ( Sardinia )

Situated around 120 miles west of the Italian coast,Sardinia is a beautiful island boasting stunning landscapes;from the wonderfully fragrant and lush inland mountains to the picturesque harbours and fishing villages.

Sardinia is separated from Corsica by the straits of Bonifacio.It is also Italy’s third largest Region, with 1.6 million people,it has the lowest population per Region in Italy. 

Archaeological remains suggest Sardinia has been inhabited for around 4,000 years,and intriguing stone tower remains (Nuraghi) there are still 7,000 Nuraghi scattered around the island.
With Neolithic sites and traces of many invaders that mark the island’s turbulent past over the years, Sardinia’s shores have seen the arrival of Phoenicians; Romans; Genoa’s; Pisa’s; Arabs; Spanish and finally the House of Savoy.

The different cultures have all contributed to the art, architecture and cultural life of Sardinia and evidence is scattered throughout the island: prehistoric dwellings and fortresses from the earliest known inhabitants, ancient rock-cut tombs, and Romanesque churches.

Sardinia way of life is extremely laid-back and the welcome is genuinely friendly.There are many typically Italian features to life on the island, but the Sardinians have kept a strong sense of their own identity,expressed through their distinctive dialect,local festivals,unique costumes,music and cuisine. Many speak the Sardo amongst themselves,and in Alghero Catalan is often spoken on the streets,with road signs still in dual language.There are over three hundred festivals held each year, ranging from medieval pageants to religious processions.

The island is divided into four provinces, Cagliari - Nuoro - Oristano - Sassari.

Cagliari … Sardinia’s Capital city   The main centre of commerce and industry with a large port

North – East:- This part of the island is a paradise of beaches,deep blue crystal clear water,limestone mountain peaks

North –West:- This is the favourite corner of Sardinia for many visitors.

Central:-This region boasts some of the undiscovered scenery of the island, with many traditional mountain villages, life has changed little over the time and the tiny isolated villages still follow a very traditional way of life.

Southern:-A rocky,& dramatic coastline with fabulous sandy beaches,backed by pine woods.

Olbia:- The gateway to the most sophisticated tourist resort the " Emerald Coast" which attracts a selective type of clientele of wealthy and famous people.

Alghero:-Italian but with a strong flavour of Spanish (Catalan)  Has strived to maintain the Catalan origins from which it was first derived. The name of the town literally means “sea- weed “.