From beautiful bays to the wilds of the inland reaches, there’s more to northern Sardinia than the glitz of Costa Smeralda. Amanda Robinson travels away from the tourist hotspots… Photos by Amanda Robinson unless otherwise stated Ahh, Costa Smeralda – the glitzy millionaires’ playground in north Sardinia where the jetset have gone to kick up […]
Bosa Marina is the area that is interesting international property buyers right now, but the coloured houses of the old town of Bosa have their charm too… Photo by Getty Images Regular readers will recall that we visited Bosa in our ‘Homes in Sardinia’ feature recently. This is the first coastal town of notable size […]
Find out which part of this beautiful island is the best place for you, with Fleur Kinson’s guide to Sardinia’s property market… Photos by Getty Images Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean, and only marginally smaller than Sicily. In contrast, however, its population is not much more than 1,500,000, making it comparable […]
White beaches, turquoise water, pristine landscapes… Sardinia offers a fat packet of charms. Surprisingly, there’s property here to suit every budget, says Fleur Kinson Photos by Getty Images Italy certainly has no shortage of beautiful places, and if you were asked to come up with its top ten, you’d struggle to make so short […]
Seafront villa in a friendly village in one of the most visited and loved holiday destinations on the island, just 30 minutes’ drive from the international airport of Olbia, 15km from the 9-hole golf course of Puntaldia and also near the modern 400-berth Marina of Ottiolu. The villa is part of the Borgo del Mare […]
This splendid rustic villa is to be found in an appealing residential area known to the locals as La Murichessa, a charming rural hamlet close to the famous resorts of Cannigione and Porto Cervo, two of the preferred hideouts for many celebrities and discerning investors. The place is noted for its proximity to the beach (2.6km) and to other prestigious resorts […]
Set on a quiet street in the charming seaside resort of Bosa Marina, just 100 metres from the award-winning beach and bars/restaurants, this palazzo has been fully restored and divided into four spacious two-bedroom apartments. The apartments are all slightly different but are all set up as summer holiday lets. There is a large roof […]
If you’re seeking a special place to eat in Sardinia, Mary Novakovich shares a hidden gem, nestled in the hills in the island’s tranquil southwest Photos by Adam Batterbee Magnetic though the coast is in this area, eventually we headed into the hills – specifically to Paola and Antonello’s agriturismo, S’Acqua Salia, outside the […]
Mary Novakovich shares her experience of this important and beautiful archaeological site in southwest Sardinia… Photos by Adam Batterbee Founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BC and then ruled from Carthage, Nora became Sardinia’s principal city when the Romans took over in 238BC. Nora’s precarious position on a spit of land made […]
Many people seek the northernmost reaches of Sardinia for their holidays. Mary Novakovich headed the other way – southwest of Cagliari – to a corner of the island where the pace of life is slower Photos by Adam Batterbee The name of the house was a good omen. Casetta Maria – Mary’s Little House […]