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  This magic painting is downhill from...
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  • This magic painting is downhill from Orgosolo
      This magic painting is downhill from...
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  • Alghero's Port
      Alghero's Port
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  • The tourists and the attraction
      The tourists and the attraction
    by iandsmith
  • 20 mins from Alghero
      20 mins from Alghero
    by cabeyp
  • Parking was at a premium the day we were there
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Shapes

by iandsmith

If there's one thing you never forget about Sardinia, it's rocks. The north eastern coast has some of the world's most amazing granite shapes, period. I had a few sojourns into this world. Once I climbed around the Capo d'Orso, arguably the most famous of them all. Another time I went cold and solo into the rocks between Cannigione and Arzachena but, although I saw much, I didn't reach my goal.Yet another time I scrambled about San Pantaleo, a fantasy land of shapes and finally, on the penultimate day, I stopped to explore another spot south of Olbia.Somehow I never got tired of them during my week on the island and every day seemed to throw up something new.Some were very small, some were huge, all were different.

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Castelsardo - the castle

by iandsmith

There aren't that many castles in Sardinia so Castelsardo is favoured in that regard.Castelsardo was founded in the XII century by the Genovese family of Doria. It is situated on the summit of a rocky promontory in a strategic position dominating the harbour. The castle and fortifications were built in this time period. Beginning in the second half of the XV century, Castelsardo belonged to the Aragonians. Today, it's considered an important commercial centre for characteristic craftsmanship and is most famous for its baskets made of woven vegetable fibres.These types of weaving can be seen in the interesting museum now housed in the castle. I have to say that I was surprised at some of the items on display, none less than the small rafts suitable for poling around inland waters. Castelsardo's economy is traditionally based on agricultural and fishing, especially lobsters that are later...

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Castelsardo

by iandsmith

The small town of Castelsardo is set on an imposing rock overlooking the sea. Built in such a strategically high position for defensive purposes from possible attacks from the sea. Castelsardo is an extraordinary example of Medieval town which developed around its castle. Its old town walls are still intact which makes it a magnet for tourists. The historical town centre is no doubt the most interesting part of the town. In the surrounding area the Elephant Rock, a prehistoric tomb that was shaped like an elephant by the atmospheric agents, is worth a visit; other sites are the old monastery and a few nuraghes. The town’s position is geographically optimal for exploring the Northern coastline of Sardinia, with Sassari only 30 kilometres away and 35 kilometres from Porto Torres, from where one can go on a boat excursion to the island of Asinara, an ex prison island where you can see the...

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Kind Hearted People

by chrisdScotland

Sardinia is great all round. Just one thing almost spoiled my holiday, that was finding a little abandoned dog on 2 consecutive nights. The second night was my last night but, thanks to the hotel staff I went home with the contact name of a rescue organization in the Olbia area. www.lidaolbia.itI emailed them the day after I got home and had a message back that after-noon to say that they had found him and were looking after him. Thanks to them. If you have the time take a look at the site. (Google 'LIDA Olbia' to get translated pages)

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Helpful links

by tini58de

When preparing a trip to Sardegna, the following links might be helpful:- ESIT- http://www.sardegna.com- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardinia- http://www.mondosardegna.net- http://www.holidays-in-sardinia.com- ADAC Reiseführer (in German)- http://www.sardinien.com/ (in German)

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Arzachena town This town isnt...

by DPando

Arzachena townThis town isnt the typical touristic place with beaches cause its in the internal part of the island on the road between Palau and OlbiaIts a clam town , a lot of narrow aley streets , all it surrounded by mountains and so lovely place to stay for your vacations

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Badesi Mare

by DPando

Badesi Marethe same beach...Going to Castelsardo i didnt find any gorgeous or swimer beach. there are a rocky linecoast until that town, on the top of a hill with colorful houses, really cool and pretty to visit itEven this linecoast runs untill few kilometers before Santa Teresa di Gallura .In this tour there are a luxorious towns in the middle of nowhere and descends roughly until the sea such as Cala SarrainaThat night I slept next to a beautiful beach inside my car cause i didnt need to spend money in a hotel The next morning it was a overcast day, Strong winds, cloudy, impossible to swim therefore I tried to go to other place where the wind didnt blow up so strong. I found Cala Marmolatta, a beautifull and blue beach where the wind didnt blowSuch a puntual information the parking fee is 1000 Italian Liras per hour

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On the road

by DPando

The saturday afternoon i did a tour along the island from Alghero crossing Sassari, Castelsardo, until Santa Teresa di GalluraIn this pic the first beach Badesi Mare where i can 'swim' for an hour cause that beach wasnt enough deep to swim well but it was so cool place and quiet above all

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Algher

by DPando

Algher its special town because there are people who speak Catalan as in my country (Catalonia). Once there i visited the old city , so cool and beautiful with a gorgeous fortress, narrow alley streets, typical italian buildings, and small and cool places with bar terraces Its a small city with a long beach that arrives to Fertilia in the other bay side.Many supermarkets opened at noon where you can buy water so useful in Summer time and cheaper than in France for example

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last moments

by DPando

The last morning too after Sara waked up .. she was so asleep.that morning i carried them to algher town cause they wanted to take a bus destination Budoni, san Teodoro where they wanted to sell their stuffs

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Top 3 Hotels in Sardegna

Villa Las Tronas Hotel & Spa  Alghero

 1 Review and 163 Opinions  It was some years ago when we stayed here but it was divine. We paid extra for a room with a sea... 

 Hotels in Alghero

Hotel Panorama  Càgliari

 1 Review and 35 Opinions

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Speraesole  Olbia

 1 Review and 148 Opinions  This hotel is 10km south of the airport at SS125 in Murta Maria (a place belonging to Olbia). It is... 

 Hotels in Olbia

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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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