Why, When, Where: Sardinia

This guide is intended as a bitesize introduction to the island of Sardinia. Last year the island was in vogue in a big way and we expect it to be popular again in 2017. It goes without saying, if you want the perfect villa on the perfect dates for you, book early!

So WHY Sardinia?
There is a list of course, but right at the top, we say avoiding the busy mainland and having a more exclusive break away from the masses and still get your ‘Italy fix’ is at the top.

Beaches: some of Europes finest. Close your eyes and twiddle your toes in the white sand and you may well believe you are in the Caribbean.

Restaurants: we all love Italian food and Sardinia does it well. We suggest pasta dishes like Spaghetti con Bottarga (with grey mullet roe on top), a gnocchi equivalent called Malloreddus but with a hint of saffron and served with a tomato sauce or the famous Culingiones ravioli, little parcels filled with mouthwatering spinach and cheese. Other additions to your table could well include pecorino cheese, snails, spiced octopus or spiny artichokes. For beverages to help wash your feast down, a Vermentino white wine or Cannonau red are perfect accompaniments.

WHEN then…?
If you can, May and June are perfect. July and August are the most popular months but it can get very hot (NB being booked into a villa with private pool and air con can help!) We suggest avoiding winter, the island can get windswept and most things are closed up.

WHERE to stay? The island offers so much you can take your pick, but we love the north of the island, especially in the Porto Cervo area. Well served by airports and airlines, its easy to get to and has fabulous beaches. Find plenty to do, especially watersports in the area. The famous Costa Smerelda – a 20 kms stretch of beach, golf clubs, private jet and helicopter routes and where the glitterati do their thing – will not fail to please.

Read more at http://www.sardegnaturismo.it/