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City break in Sardinia. Active leisure ideas for Sardinia - attractions, recreation and nightlife

cagliari city Sardegna is perfect for a family vacation; those who can’t relax without full-fledged sports and trips to beautiful places would enjoy the picturesque island too. Liguria never ceases to attract fans of water sports; the most beautiful and comfortable beaches are situated there. Among other things, pretty beaches meet high environmental standards, so you can relax there even with young children.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Sardinia inhabitants
It’s enough to see the cultural calendar of Sardegna to appreciate its multifaceted culture. It includes the most original celebrations and festivals; the history of many celebrations … Open
Castelsardo is famous because of its white-sanded Lu Bagnu Beach. Its length is about 2 kilometers; there are both quite busy and secluded areas on the beach. Thickets of tropical plants are close to the waterfront, so fans of hiking would like the resort too.
Those fond of elite sports are recommended to visit local golf clubs that will delight even the most demanding and experienced athletes. The most popular sports clubs are located near Pula, which is famous for its picturesque nature. Those are Arenas, Pevero and Is Molas resorts, which are well known to golfers from around the world. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Sardinia - 'must visit' points of interest
Each town of this wonderful island has its unique cultural traditions and historical monuments. The main symbol of Sassari is Rosello Fountain located near the bridge of the same name. It … Open
Fans of noisy and busy environment would enjoy Cagliari. Among its main tourist attractions there is the botanical garden, Orto Botanico, which is very large and scenic. Its rich collection has over a thousand plants, among which there are solid oaks, rare tropical plants and cacti with incredibly beautiful colorful flowers.
Stintino country paradise Fans of nightlife would enjoy the capital too, as it has a fairly large selection of nightclubs and bars. Caffe Degli Spiriti club is situated at the seaport area; it has a very fashionable and stylish restaurant. Jazz fans have to look into the ExMa Concert Hall; performances are held there almost every week. Tourists visiting the picturesque resort town of Porto Cervo are recommended to look into the popular nightclub Billionaire, which is considered one of the best on the island. Those who prefer to stay in a calm and refined atmosphere would like the resort of Costa Smeralda. Among its main distinguishing features are amazing and well-maintained beaches, scenic countryside, elite recreation centers and upscale dining places.
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Attractions and entertainment in Italy

Fans of surfing, kiting and windsurfing can also find great places in Italy. The most popular spots are on the coast of Sardinia. You can surf there all year round thanks to good weather. The wind in Liguria is more capricious and unstable, but there are also excellent conditions for extreme water entertainment there. The best place for surfing in the region is the "Golden Beach", the best time to tame its waves is winter and spring. Kite surfing and windsurfing can be practiced not only on the sea coast, but also on the inner lakes, where the water surface is calmer and the wind is more stable. The most popular resort is Lake Garda at the foot of the Alps. … Open
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Sardinia
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale del Golfo di Orosei e del Gennargentu' , 28.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’ Asinara' , 119.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Parco nazionale dell’Arcipelago di la Maddalena' , 126.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

City break ideas for neighbours of Sardinia

Alghero
Alghero is famous for its active nightlife. Numerous nightclubs and bars open and wait for visitors after sunset. Maracaibo Bar is situated in an exotic garden. It pleases its guests with a luxury atmosphere and a variety of original cocktails. Maracaibo has a ... Open »
Cagliari
Twist is a famous beach bar that accepts visitors around the clock. During the daytime guests are offered to pamper themselves with signature cocktails and soft drinks, and in the evening the bar invites everyone to attend its entertaining theme parties. It has become ... Open »
Ajaccio
Beach rest remains one of the most favorite pastimes for visitors of the city. The coast of Ajaccio is truly universal and is perfect either for family rest, or for water sports. Here you can finally make your wish come true and enroll into a diving school. Tourists ... Open »
Corse
Corsica is a real godsend for those who enjoy scenic walks and prefers outdoor activities. In the eastern part of the island there are beautiful chestnut groves. Anybody who wants to is invited to walk through the nature reserve. During a tour, vacationers have a great ... Open »
Bastia
The area near Bastia has many places that are very interesting to explore once you’re done with the town. One more advantage – there is no need to make long rides to reach these places, as the majority of them are within a few kilometers. For example, south of ... Open »
Elba Island
Elba is quite popular among divers. There are different reasons for that – good visibility, comfortable water temperature during warm seasons, and the diversity of underwater world inhabitants. By the way, if you have never been diving before, never mind. You can ... Open »
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