If you are wondering what is Sardinia famous for, you have landed in the right place. I could list dozens of things but I have chosen to narrow down to five of the most telling aspects Sardinia is known for to make it easier for you to decide whether it’s the right destination for your holiday.
Angela, but is Sardinia really worth the hype? Will Sardinia deliver all that it promises?
Well, Sardinia might not be as rich in Baroque and Renaissance palaces as Rome or Florence, and it might not be home to big cities like other Italian regions, but when it comes to wilderness, primordial spirit, and authenticity, there’s hardly any place like Sardinia.
In Sardinia, you are likely to get closer to your inner self, carve out quality “me time”, and go back home regenerated. Read on to find out what makes Sardinia famous around the world and get ready to discover it by yourself!
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Beaches
The stunning coastline is possibly one of the things Sardinia is most famous for. From north to south to east to west, wherever you go, you will find beautiful beaches in Sardinia.
What makes Sardinia’s beaches famous is the huge variety they offer. You can spend your whole stay lingering on a different type of beach every day. Sandy, rocky, pebbly, long expanses, secluded bays, whatever you are looking for, you can rest assured that in Sardinia you will find it.
The common feature is always pristine beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Apart from lingering on the beach and getting tanned, a beautiful coastline and deep blue waters lead to diving and boat tours being among the favorite activities in summer in Sardinia.
Of course, if you are thinking about going on a boat tour, I suggest booking it with a reliable company such as this in the Orosei Gulf or this to Asinara from Stintino rather than going on your own.
Wild nature
Another feature Sardinia is known for is its wilderness. Mainly in nature but also in other fields, I would say.
Long stretches of unspoiled beaches, forests, mountain ranges, and rocky cliffs become a trekker’s paradise, especially in spring when the weather is not too hot yet and it’s less rainy than in the fall.
Places like Su Gorropu canyon are among the favorite trekking routes and attract thousands of adrenaline seekers every year.
Just like for boat tours and water sports, also when venturing in hiking and trekking routes, I suggest booking a local expert guide rather than going on your own because it’s quite common for tourists to get lost in the stunning yet harsh at times environment of Sardinia.
Food
Sardinian culinary delicacies are one of the reasons many travelers visit or dream about visiting the island. Whether you are looking for mains or desserts, Sardinia has it all.
Across the island, you will find so many different types of pasta, each of them stemming from local traditions and beliefs, an enormous amount of different types and shapes of bread, and as many sweets and cakes.
Some foods and recipes belong to a specific time of the year and festival, while others are common all year long. But most of all, what sets Sardinian food apart from others is its authenticity and the genuineness of its ingredients and products.
Archaeological sites
Sardinia is dotted with thousands of archaeological sites. Being Nuragic villages, sacred wells, or even pre-Nuragic sites like the domus de janas necropolises, wherever you are in Sardinia, you are bound to encounter some of them.
Of course, there are more famous Sardinian archaeological sites like the Nuraghe in Barumini, the Punic city of Tharros in the Sinis Peninsula, or the ziqqurat of Monte d’Accoddi near Sassari.
But there are also lesser-known ancient ruins that are still to be discovered or under the excavation process. There is one, for example, near where I live where the digging has been going on for so long simply because the more they dig the more they discover.
This is very exciting for me because I love history and I get emotional every time a new discovery about our ancestors is brought to light, so I know how a wonderful destination Sardinia is for archaeologists and history enthusiasts.
Local festivals
We, the Sardinian people, are so proud of our culture and traditions that every occasion is a good occasion to party. We love showing off our colors, our spirituality, our costumes, and our sounds to visitors, but most of all, we love living and experiencing our own rituals and folklore over and over again as part of our daily way of living.
This is why every festival in Sardinia feels so strong and whole to unaccustomed visitors who expect just a party and are thrown into something more profound.
Carnival in Sardinia, in fact, goes way beyond simple masquerades, and so do Easter which is celebrated in a different way across the island, and the festivals devoted to each saint.
Attending a local festival in Sardinia is one of the best ways to get to know the island and its inhabitants, it will feel a bit like becoming part of a community.
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