Sardinia: Points Of Interest [part 1]

The Flag of the Four Moors: the official flag of Sardinia (btw it has interesting medieval pre-history)

Sardinia: POI, Points of Interest [part 1]

Random signposts near Porto Cervo

Porto Cervo and the inland countryside, the two opposite faces of the northeast

Sardinia is a land of great primeval beauty and likewise great and sometimes stunning contrasts. Being one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia offers a unique variety of different, often opposite, points of touristic interest.

A small dock in the centre of Porto Cervo, very cute

1. The most renowned destination, to which Sardinia owes the lion’s share of its glory, is its northeastern coast. This part of Sardinia distinguishes itself from the rest of the primordial and natural beauty of the island by the charm and luxury of its exclusive nucleus the so-called Costa Smeralda (which literally means “the Emerald Coast”). Porto Cervo, the Sardinian capital of glamour , elegance and night-life, hosts one of Italy’s most exclusive and alluring harbours, where mega and super yachts worth millions of dollars are docked during the hot season.

The Yacht Club of Porto Cervo with its prestigious marina is an exclusive club, famous for gathering the most distinguished sailing and yachting enthusiasts from all over the world. For those who might be interested in renting a mega yacht in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, I would suggest the following proven intermediary.

Porto Cervo from "dusk to dawn", always full of pulsing life

2. On the other hand only several miles away from Porto Cervo with its glamorous night clubs, fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes and lounge bars, paradoxically, one can immerse himself in a very peaceful and bucolic landscape of the inland countryside of Sardinia. I will not pinpoint any particular town or village, because each and every place is worth being visited. Maybe sooner or later I will dedicate a separate article about the inland villages of Sardinia. The very character of Sardinia, obstinate and free, suggests to dig deeper, underneath the surface. Surface here stays for the beautiful coastline. The mountainous countryside is undoubtedly the core and the spine of the island.(…continue reading)

An idyllic view from a town in the mainland Sardinia (I insist on not mentioning "names"). However, this one should be easy to guess. Actually, it is very famous among poets, writers and painters (..of course)

Porto Cervo stands out for its beautiful green gardens and meadows