Insight Pocket Guide Sardinia

by Chwaszcza, Joachim

• ISBN13: 9789812348494
• ISBN10: 9812348492
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Table of Contents

History & Culture
From the Phoenicians to the dukes of Piedmont-Savoy: a look at the influences that have shaped the island	10	(11)
Sardinia's Highlights
The 16 itineraries in this book take in the main cities of Cagliari, Sassari and Alghero, visit the mountainous wilds of Barbagia, the glittering Costa Smeralda, and the Nuraghi monuments scattered throughout the island
Cagliari Old Quarter A full day in Cagliari, taking in the Bastion di Saint-Remy, an evening passagiata and dinner near the harbour	21	(5)
Cagliari Cultural Tour A morning visit to the Museo Archeologico and the Galleria Communale d'Arte Moderna, followed by a trip to the Basilica di San Saturno, some light window-shopping, and dinner in one of Cagliari's gourmet restaurants	26	(6)
Phoenician Nora to Villaperuccio A half-day tour of the Phoenician city of Nora followed by a walk on the dunes at Capo Spartivento and a trip along the panoramic coast road before turning inland to visit the 'fairies' houses' at Villaperuccio	32	(2)
Villasimius and the Costa Rei A trip to the beautiful beaches at Villasimius, luch at a restaurant with literary connections, and a drive along the Costa Rei to Muravera, an area of interesting local craftwork	34	(2)
From Cagliari to Sassari A journey north, crossing the Marmilla Plain, with stops at the Nuraghi villages of Su Nuraxi and Su Antine, the water temple of Santa Cristina, and the `Church of the Piebald Cow'	36	(4)
Through the Wilds of Barbagia Another day trip from Cagliari to Sassari, but this time on minor roads, passing Monti del Gennargentu and visiting Mamoiada, famous for its carnival	40	(4)
The Isola di Sant' Antioco A day trip to this volcanic island, with a visit to a Phoenician necropolis, and a ferry to the neighbouring Isola San Pietro, with its pine forests, vineyards and flowers	44	(6)
West Coast: Grottoes, Mines and Dunes A full-day tour which includes the Grotta San Giovanni and the old mining town of Iglesias, then through hill country to the sand dunes of the Costa Verde and the ancient city of Tharros	50	(4)
Alghero: Bastion of Catalonia A morning stroll through old Alghero, famous for its lobster, and an afternoon trip to Capo Caccio	54	(6)
An Outing to Bosa A full-day tour, with an optional overnight stop. Drive along the `lobster coast' to the lovely old port of Bosa on the River Temo, then visit the malvasia vineyards	60	(4)
Alghero to Sassari The journey between the two cities includes a wine-tasting stop, a visit to the Ozieri ruins at Anghela Ruju, and a detour to Porto Torres, with Roman and Romanesque sites	64	(4)
A Day in Sassari Explore this city of piazzas and palaces. There's a visit to the unmissable Museo Nazional G A Sanna with its displays of archaeology and folklore, and lots of restaurant suggestions	68	(4)
From Sassari to Castelsardo A relaxed day trip to picturesque Castelsardo, taking in the Elephant Rocks and finishing with a late-afternoon swim	72	(2)
From Arzachena to Caprera A round trip of Gallura, the north-east of the island, starting from Arzachena, taking in the giants' graves at Lu Coddu Vecchiu, and briefly visiting the islands of La Maddalena and Caprera --- home of Garibaldi	74	(6)
Costa Smeralda A day on the super-rich and fashionable Emerald Coast	80	(4)
The Heart of Gennargentu A visit to Nuoro with its museum of Sardinian culture, followed by a trip to Orgosolo, a village covered in murals	84	(24)
Beaches The low-down on the best of the beaches	90	(4)
Special Events
Sardinia is said to have 1,000 annual festivals. Here are just a few of them	94	(4)
Dining
Tips on what to eat and where, with an emphasis on traditional food	98	(4)
Practical Information
All the background information you are likely to need for your stay, including a list of hand-picked hotels	102	(6)
Index	108