Sardinia

Introduction

Sardinia is a fascinating island, known for its natural contrasts and ancient traditions, immersed in unspoilt wilderness. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, it offers mountainous landscapes and breathtaking coastlines, including the famous Costa Smeralda. The Gennargentu region, with its picturesque scenery, and the Nuragic complexes, evidence of a millenary culture, complete the unique offer of this extraordinary island.

Description

Sardinia is an island that enchants with its natural contrasts, characterised by the lights and colours of a land of millenary traditions, immersed in wild and unspoilt nature. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Sardinia offers unique and diverse landscapes, with a predominantly mountainous territory, devoid of high peaks but rich in rugged and gentle natural scenery. The island's coasts, lapped by an emerald sea, wind between sandy inlets and hidden coves, including the famous Costa Smeralda with Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, destinations renowned for their beauty and lively nightlife. For mountain lovers, the Gennargentu region offers picturesque scenery where man and nature coexist harmoniously, with a rich flora and fauna that includes unique species such as mouflons and golden eagles. Sardinia is also the custodian of a priceless historical heritage, represented by the Nuragic complexes, unique monuments testifying to an ancient and mysterious culture, such as the site of Barumini, a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Information

Capital: Cagliari
 Area:24,090 sq km
Minimum elevation:0m
Maximum elevation: Punta La Marmora (1834m)
 Number of inhabitants: 1,641.290
 Name in dialect: Sardigna
Inhabitants: Sardinians
 Provinces:Province of Cagliari, Province of Carbonia-Iglesias, Province of Medio-Campidano, Province of Ogliastra, Province of Olbia-Tempio, Province of Oristano, Province of Nuoro, Province of Sassari
Municipalities: 377
Bordering regions: none (it is an island)
 Institutional site: www.regione.sardegna.it