SARDEGNA - The miracle of thousands of years and the influence of many civilizations from the bronze age onwards have created the fascination of this island.  It is Italy's second largest island, and has been inhabited since prehistoric times, as one can see from the timeless nuraghi cone-shaped fortifications/dwellings. 

In Cagliari, visit the Cathedral, the Church of San Saturnino, the towers of San Pancrazio and Elefante; don't miss Tharros, Oristano and Barumini (nuraghi).  In Nuoro province: Oliena, Dorgali, Serra Orios (nuraghi). At Sassari, visit the Cathedral, and the Ducal Palace. In the province: Porto Torres, Tempio Pausania, Castelsardo, Ozieri. 

Handicraft includes wrought gold (filigree), carpets, and decorated leather goods. Traditional festivals: the Sagra di Sant' Efisio, the Festa del Redentore, and the Cavalcata Sarda.  Typical dishes include: "porcheddu" (roast suckling pig), and lobster.  Wines: Vernaccia, Malvasia, Nuragus and Canonau.