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The Sardinian Fig | Ficus Carica

by JennysTravels

The edible fig is one of the first plants that was cultivated by humans and is known for its edible fruit throughout the Mediterranean and Middle East. August and September are prime picking months for the fig in Sardinia and we’ve come home with bucketfuls.Fig leaves have for centuries been used to cover the genitals of nude figures in paintings and sculptures as a protector of modesty.Figs can be eaten dried or fresh, but keep in mind that once picked the fig will not last long. It’s better to eat them straight from the tree, like we do in Sardinia. High in fiber and calcium figs are known for having a laxative effect on the body, so don’t indulge yourself too much in the juicy redness of this fruit.Figs were a huge food source for the Romans and were once used to fatten geese for the production of foie gras. Ever wonder why your foie gras had a slight pink-ish colour to it? Well now...

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Hyknusa | From Ancient Names to Beer

by JennysTravels

Hyknusa is the Latinized name given to Sardinia billions of light years ago. Now fast forward a few centuries and allow me to introduce you to Ichnusa.Brewed in Assemini, Italy, located 12 km northwest of Cagliari, in southern Sardinia. Birra Ichnusa was founded in 1912 and their brewing standards remain true to tradition, even after beer giant Heineken bought-out Sardinia’s little brewery.Ichnusa is a delightful, light golden lager, with soft aromas and a persistent froth. Alcohol level is 4.7%. It’s a perfect beer to enjoy while catching some shade in a local Sardinian bar, or sipping while sitting on your balcony overlooking the Med, and it goes great with everything. Pasta, pizza, fish, you name it. Ichnusa has remained a favorite for decades on the island of Sardinia as well as abroad. Put Ichnusa on your list while you visit the wonderful island of Hyknusa – Sardinia. Ajo!

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Eight days in Sardinia: what to visit?

by microsensazione

Hello!I'd also contact VTers living in Sardinia. I usually follow this way because I think people living in a land can give the best and reliable information; anyway that's only my humble opinion.I have worked in Sardinia Region some years ago. I'd say Sardinia has two faces. The first is on the coasts (for tourists); the second is into the internal lands (not so simple for tourists; in some villages people do not speak Italian language too...).Will you hire a car? That's a good choice, but I remember it is generally not so fast to move around Sardinia by car so I'd suggest only two places as "base" where to sleep.I'd spend two days (one night stay) in the South East (Villasimius is a good choice) and there you can visit "Costa Rei" (Rei Coast).I took accommodation in a good and not so expensive hotel not so far from there; take a look on:http://www.hotelleanfore.com/e_albergo.htmI'd...

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Romanesque

by iandsmith

The few foreign assaults on Sardinia left their mark though it's not as pronounced in northern Sardinia as most other places I've travelled.The influence of Christianity was marked after 1,000 A.D. as can be seen by the plethora of churches from around the 12th and 13th centuries. In the space of two days I stumbled across three Romanesque churches and what amazed me was not so much the churches but where they were.The first was San Pieter at Silki, a 12th century affair (pic 3) that is still in use and, just to the side about 50 metres away was a modern toilet block indicating how well patronized it still is.Saccargia was the only one that you had to pay to get into but, of course, you couldn't get into the other two! It dates from 1116 though the frescoes (pic 5) are 13th century and is a fine example of Pisan architecture.The church of San Nicola di Trullas (or Truddas) belonged to a...

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Tempio Pausania

by iandsmith

This small village appears at the end of a long, winding road through granite scenery, wild bush and holm-oak forests that, from the central-northern coast heads towards the interior of the island. It was founded on a mountain slope 650 meters high. The village is called Tempio; immersed in the green forest of cork trees and St. Lawrence pine bush set on a hilly landscape.Its territory's morphology seems to contrast a bit with the city's harsh, austere, ground-level dwellings or the small stone buildings that appear on the paved streets.The network of roads penetrates between buildings and main roads, widening only in the centre, allowing for a deep breath of fresh air, then continuing on slowly to be better observed.This protective environment, with its hills and promontories, has always favoured human settlement in the area. A flourishing community of the XVI Century B.C. left...

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Drive in the country

by iandsmith

Let's be totally honest here - a car will increase your enjoyment of Sardinia immensely. It's not favoured by a comprehensive public transport network and most of the stuff is only visible if you have transport. Here I've selected some scenes that I took. The first was on the way to Orgosolo, the second (which you need to click on and blow up because it's a panorama) was taken east of Sassari somewhere, the third is the road to Monte Nieddhu, the fourth was taken at Orgosolo looking east and the last shows just how verdant some of the countryside was, taken probably 40 kims south of Sassari.Somehow I found it hard to get tired of the scenic changes that unfolded before me constantly; I recommend you give it a go.

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Monte Limbara

by iandsmith

This great lump of rock, sitting in the middle of northern Sardinia, is festooned with communications antenna on Punta Balestreri.Monte Limbara is a granite mountainous range situated in the heart of the Gallura. To the north it looks over the plains of Tempio, to the south-west it is bordered by the river Coghinas and to the south-east by the depression of Monti, Oschiri, Padrogiano and Olbia. Although not reaching an elevated height (at just over 1300m), the Limbara appears imposing and evocative, characterised by rocky summits modelled by the elements that over the millennia have given them strange and eccentric forms. The highest is the Punta Balistreri, that reaches 1359m. On the mountain two forest areas are found: one on the northern slope, the other on the southern. The first one, belonging to the municipality of Tempio Pausania, is included within the SIC (Sites of Community...

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Supramonte - Monte Nieddhu

by iandsmith

The Supramonte Mountain Range is Sardegna's second highest. It is formed by limestone rock, which is is quite similar to the formations you can find in the Dolomites. The range, however, is older so that it is in a state of advanced erosion. You won't find the large scree piles beneath the summits, that you get used to in the Dolomites - most of them have been grown over and are pretty easy to ascend.The resemblance though is most striking from afar - look at the north or west faces and you can feel relocated to the Pale di San Martino Group. There is a large high plateau which is bounded by huge drops towards the Oliena plain some 1000m below. The north faces are famous for long and difficult climbing routes. Punta Cusidore and Bruncu Nieddu attract serious climbers for nearly vertical climbs for between 350 and 500m. The west faces are too eroded to be climbed but below them - on Monte...

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Tavolara

by iandsmith

Isola Tavolara da San Teodoro - We weren't on our way there; in fact, I never knew it existed, having arrived at Olbia very early it the morning and then moving to Arzachena.Yet, on a day when we were supposed to be checking out Posada, and what a disappointment that turned out to be (see elsewhere), we couldn't help but notice this magnificent clump of rock rising majestically from the sea.It was Isola Tavolara, a 5km long and 1km wide island of the east coast of Sardinia just south of Olbia. The rock rises at an extreme angle from the water, culminating in a 564m highpoint. Geologically it is closely related to the nearby Supramonte and Monte Albo. which were, in fact, part of the same large area in former ages. The regions drifted apart and today more than 50km separate them. Isola Tavolara is (or was) Europe's smallest kingdom - granted sovereignity in 1838 by the then Sardinian...

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The coastline

by iandsmith

The Costa Esmeralda is famous these days but I found some of the beaches on the other side of the island (north west) just as attractive. We pulled up here to check out the coastline to see what it had to offer and I was impressed. Not many beaches in Europe do a lot for me, bearing in mind I come from Australia, but this one had much to recommend it. The sand was nice, the backdrop was scenic and there was a lone fisherman and one walker to be seen. Having said that, I can imagine it would be more crowded during "the season" but, since access is limited, I can't imagine it would ever be overcrowded.

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Q:  Hello, I have booked flights into Olbia in May, and am now looking for recommendations for where to spend my 5 days in... 

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A: I've been there a couple of times, there's not much 'cheap' - if it costs a little, you get a little. it's also better have a car to go among the coast and inside the... 

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