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22/06/2020

Sardinia: culture, tradition and fascinating mountains!!

https://sakanatravel.com/inland-sardinia/

  The forests of the Barbagia, into which we now penetrated, like those of the Gallura, are principally virgin forests…..Thomas Forester, Rambles ..London 1858   The mountaineers of…

09/06/2020

Baunei: Sa Pedra Longa and Cala Goloritze'
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Pedra Longa Pedra Longa Baunei photo by Sakanatravel 2020     Pedra Longa lies undisturbed in the area of Baunei . There are countless reasons why people fall in love with this natural be…

03/06/2020

Chia in the South of Sardinia is an impressive sight!!!
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18/05/2020

---The Many Pleasures of Sardinian Throat Singing--
Article by Dan Nosowitz first appeared in Atlas Obscura Magazine online on October 8, 2019
http://sakanatravel.com/2020/05/18/the-many-pleasures-of-sardinian-throat-singing/

Article by Dan Nosowitz first appeared in Atlas Obscura Magazine online on October 8, 2019 A fiercely unusual musical style from a fiercely independent island. On an island in the Mediterranean, …

11/05/2020

PORTIXEDDU.....Southwest Sardinia

Article by Joanne Shurvell first appeared on Forbes Magazine on 31st May 2018. Sardinia with the lure of mountains, beaches, sunshine and seafood has been on our hit list for a while. The Italian i…

16/01/2020

Sant'Antoni 'e su fogu!!

This festival is profoundly sensed in the village of Mamoiada being full of mythical and ritual aspects and it is a time for reviving communal belongings and identity.   St. Anthony’s Bonfires…

03/10/2019

GAVOI: well kept secret in the mountains.
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25/07/2019

Chia: Deep in the South of Sardinia.
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12/06/2019

Tempio: the beauty
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The cordiality and good humour of the inhabitants of Tempio Pausania, located in a splendid position on a ridge of the Limbara massif, make this a pleasant mountain resort with splendid view on all…

06/06/2019

Tavolara : a unique Island.
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The smallest Kingdom in the whole world, Tavolara, with its legendary shepherd-King and splendid shores, lies right in the middle of the Marine Natural Park. Tavolara with its lofty cliffs is a bea…

23/04/2019

Laconi: Tranquility, history, charm and fresh waters.
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Laconi is a fascinating mountain town sheltered in a fold of the hills on the fringes of the grand massif of Gennargentu. This charismatic small hamlet shows a fresh and bucolic feel with views of …

16/04/2019

Beautiful Gallura, North East Sardinia!!

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“We pass from one tranquil bay of shallow amethystine water to another, with wiry herbs for ever on the landward side of us, and faint forms of mountainous islets rising from the haze of the sea.” …

13/03/2019

DNA scans reveal 5,300-year-old ‘Iceman’ had brown eyes, relatives in Sardinia – and the first known case of Lyme disease.
https://sakanatravel.com/2019/03/13/dna-scans-reveal-5300-year-old-iceman-had-brown-eyes-relatives-in-sardinia-and-the-first-known-case-of-lyme-disease/

13/03/2019

5300 year-old ‘Iceman’ had brown eyes and relatives in Sardinia.

11/03/2019

From kicking back on baby-friendly beaches to exploring meandering caves with teens, Sardinia’s family-friendly options are staggeringly diverse
https://sakanatravel.com/2019/03/11/family-travel-in-sardinia/

From kicking back on baby-friendly beaches to exploring meandering caves with teens, Sardinia’s family-friendly options are staggeringly diverse Article by Helen Warwick. Published on 28th February…

13/02/2019

Sakanatravel is with the Sardinian Shepherds during the protest for the low milk price.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/02/13/business/sardinian-shepherds-pour-milk-roads-protest-low-prices-paid-cheese-makers/ #.XGPNUROnw0M

24/01/2019

“For more than 40 years, we have been farming artichokes, to the point that today the production of Sardinian spiny artichokes represents the company’s core business”. [ 242 more words ]
http://sakanatravel.com/2019/01/24/italy-sardinian-spiny-artichoke-campaign-has-started/

Article first appeared on Fresh Plaza magazine online on 15th November 2018 Giovanni Pess is the owner of the company that bears his name, located in the Sardinia region. It is a business that prod…

18/01/2019

San Salvatore of Sinis - mysterious small town near Cabras in Sardinia!!!

A superb scenery entices the photographer on this secret part of Sardinia. Located only a few miles from Cabras lies a pretty and mysterious small town: San Salvatore of Sinis. The hamlet was built…

16/01/2019

Mamoiada St.Anthony's Bonfires is today and tomorrow!!!!
I fuochi Di Sant'Antonio a Mamoiada oggi e domani!!

This festival is profoundly sensed in the village of Mamoiada being full of mythical and ritual aspects and it is a time for reviving communal belongings and identity.   St. Anthony’s Bonfires…

14/01/2019

  The forests of the Barbagia, into which we now penetrated, like those of the Gallura, are principally virgin forests…..Thomas Forester, Rambles ..London 1858   The mountaineers of…

05/12/2018

America's Cup World Series begins in Sardinia......
http://sakanatravel.com/2018/12/05/americas-cup-world-series-begins-in-sardinia/

Article first published on Sailingscuttlebutt News online on November 29th, 2018 . The opportunity for teams campaigning toward the 36th America’s Cup to get a measure of each other will be at the …

21/11/2018

Sardinia in Spring
http://sakanatravel.com/2018/11/07/sardinia-in-spring-2/

Eight inland itineraries Article first appeared on Gambero Rosso Year 21 -number 116 – march 2018 pag. 72 2 La Maddalena and Coastal Gallura La Maddalena is the largest island of an archipela…

06/11/2018

Sardinia in Spring: 8 Inland Itineraries.
http://sakanatravel.com/2018/11/06/sea-and-beyond/

Sardinia in Spring: 8 Inland Itineraries Article first appeared on Gambero Rosso Year 21 -number 116 – march 2018 pag. 70 In the name of landscape, of culture, of gastronomy, of wines and of …

25/10/2018

Wonderful Alghero!!!
https://sakanatravel.com/2018/10/25/the-costa-smeralda-may-be-sardinias-playground-but-alghero-is-its-true-soul/

20/10/2018

Sulcis may be one of Sardinia's poorest regions, but it's rich in isolated beaches, ancient archeology, dense forest—and people whose daily craftsmanship keeps the past close at hand.
Article by Kyre Chenven first appeared on Conde Nast Traveller Magazine on 12th October 2018
http://sakanatravel.com/2018/10/19/for-sardinias-wild-side-head-to-sulcis/

Article by Kyre Chenven first appeared on Conde Nast Traveller Magazine on 12th October 2018 . Sulcis may be one of Sardinia’s poorest regions, but it’s rich in isolated beaches, ancie…

05/10/2018

Challenge Sardinia 2018 is fast approaching.
Challenge Forte Village Sardinia 2018 27-28 October 2018 – Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Italy

Challenge Sardinia 2018 is fast approaching. Article first appeared on www.tri247.com on September 20, 2018 by John Levison . Challenge Forte Village Sardinia 2018 27-28 October 2018 – Forte Villa…

19/09/2018

There are some traditions that are universal. Here, we highlight a single craft — and how it’s being adapted, rethought and remade for the 21st century. Samugheo
http://sakanatravel.com/2018/09/19/how-sardinian-weaving-nearly-became-a-lost-art/

There are some traditions that are universal. Here, we highlight a single craft — and how it’s being adapted, rethought and remade for the 21st century. Article by By Deborah Needleman, first appea…

09/06/2018

Article by Joanne Shurvell first appeared on Forbes Magazine on 31st May 2018.

Article by Joanne Shurvell first appeared on Forbes Magazine on 31st May 2018. Sardinia with the lure of mountains, beaches, sunshine and seafood has been on our hit list for a while. The Italian i…

12/05/2018

A town of ancient origin picturesquely situated at the far end of a beautiful gulf, with the granite mountains of Gallura surrounding the town on three sides. On landing at Olbia you will be captur…