SARDINIA NEST

Porto Istana near Olbia and Emerald Coast, Sardinia, Italy

 

Prices include :
1 set of bed linen per bed per week - 2 hand towels per person per week - Initial cleaning of the apartment prior to guests' arrival. All taxes included.

Prices do not include :
The following costs are payable upon arrival: Utilities: Euro 150/W - Final Cleaning: Euro 50 - A refundable breakage deposit of Euro 400 is to be handed over to the key holder upon arrival to cover possible damages to the property, and will be returned to Guests upon departure. Please bring your own beach towels.

Sardinia in a nutshell

Sardinia is a dream island, situated in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea. The intense feelings its natural beauty arouses in the visitor cannot be erased, and shall stay in your memory for long after your vacation comes to an end. With its coasts extending for 1800 km, Sardinia represents one of the most coveted destinations for sea life lovers and water sports fans, and its ancient, off-coast villages and towns, proudly exhibit their traditional way of life, and offer their ancient monuments, their lovely local handicraft production and their exquisite foods and wines. David Herbert Lawrence wrote “ Sardinia does not resemble any other place “, and the title of Writer Marcello Serra’s novel “Sardinia, almost a continent” is evocative and self explanatory. It is also unique, because it is the end result of a sequence of foreign dominations, and the outcome of their interaction with the local culture and traditions.

Places to be seen:
With its 1800 km long coasts, the Island has less than 300 kilometres of modern urbanised tracts. Human intervention here has been very delicate, almost imperceptible. The Island jealously and tenaciously abides by its millenary traditions, and peacefully co-exists with the comfort and luxury of modern times. It is possible, therefore, to avoid the jet set areas, get off the beaten tracks and discover all the shades of this “blue palette” embracing the Island. One can explore Gallura , the archipelago of La Maddalena, Capo Testa, Santa Teresa, Emerald Coast, Golfo Aranci, Olbia, Tavolara, Molara, Cagliari, Stintino, Capo Caccia and the unparalleled colours of the sea at La Pelosa Beach. One can also enjoy an excursion to Asinara, the forbidden Island, and spend a day at the virgin beaches of San Teodoro and Budoni. The list of places which MUST be seen is endless: Siniscola, Orosei, Cala Gnoe, Baunei (Ogliastra), where at the very edge of the sea, grows one of the last coastal forests in Europe. The Island is mainly mountainous in the centre, and there are 4 large gulfs along the coastline: The Gulfs of Cagliari, Oristano, Orosei and Asinara. Some of Sardinia’s most enchanting cliffs are between Nevida and Masua (Cagliari), on the “Griffons Coast”, between Bosa (Nuoro) and Alghero(SS) and in the Orosei Gulf. Sand Dunes, which date back to one million years, are truly fascinating. Above all, DO NOT MISS “Costa Smeralda”, “Golfo Aranci” the island of “Tavolara”. And when in the Alghero area, the wonderful view and the sunset over the Gulf of Porto Conte, and the Caves of Neptune with their stalactites and stalagmites are all MUST SEE places.
But Sardinia is not only a jewel of natural beauty. It also offers its NURAGHI and its ROMANESQUE CHURCHES, the archaeological sites of ancient Punic-Roman Cities, the Necropolis of Santu Pedru and of Anghelo Ruiu. The ramparts that surround ancient towns, the tower of Esperò Reial and the Fortress of Magdalena, the Cathedral of Santa Maria and the church and cloister of St. Francesco, all well worth the time you will dedicate to them. The Phoenician ruins, the Castles of Montiferru, of Eleonora d’Arborea, of Acquafredda, of Serravalle and of Malaspina , are other places not to be missed. And, when in the Alghero area, do not miss the wonderful view and the sunset over the Gulf of Porto Conte, and the Caves of Neptune with their stalactites and stalagmites.

In very few other places it is possible to experience such strong emotions which the superb nature of Sardinia arouses in every visitor. No wonder the international jet set feels at home in Sardinia: This fascinating and mysterious land, with its crown of little islands of varying size, and its innumerable, emerald-green lagoons along its coasts, attracts international VIPs on board their billion dollars yachts.

The Island’s climate is just right at every season: Its clear summer months extend from May to September, and Spring and Autumn seduce you with their nicely warm weather after the crowded, peak summer months are over.

Sporting activities and entertainment
Sardinia is famous for its wonderful Golf courses. “ Il Pevero, located in famous “Costa Smeralda”, is a fascinating 18 hole golf course and is the nearest green to Sardinia Nest. It lies between the two spectacular bays of Cala di Volpe and Volpero, and is surrounded by dense, deep green vegetation and bizarre rock formations with breathtaking sea views. This is definitely one of the world’s most beautiful golf courses. Besides, sport lovers have innumerable sports to enjoy: Diving, Mountain biking, sailing, fishing, swimming, snorkelling, windsurfing, water skiing, trekking, and much more. As to night life, there are plenty of Caffès, pubs, night clubs and discotheques in all main coastal cities.

Truly, Sardinia can easily compete with the most beautiful tropical coasts on earth. This Island is a “world” of its own, one of a kind.
 

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