Sardinia

Sardinia; island immersed in the sea, island of natural beauties……your holiday island! Year after year, its unique colors and ancient traditions conquer millions of visitors who flood this corner of paradise situated in the heart of the Mediterranean. Sardinia (pronounced /sɑː(ɹ)ˈdɪnɪə/; Italian: Sardegna; Sardinian: Sardigna or Sardinna) is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily). The area of Sardinia is 9,300 sq. miles. The island lies between Italy, Spain, and Tunisia, south of Corsica; under the Italian Constitution it is one of the autonomous regions with special statute.

At the beginning of the nuragic age circa 1500 BC the island was first called Hyknusa (Latinized Ichnusa) by the Mycenaeans probably meaning island (nusa) of the Hyksos, the people who had just been expelled by Ahmose I of Egypt circa 1540 BC. Sandalyon was its second name, probably due to its shape, recalling a footprint. Last and present name has been Sardinia, for the Shardana (whose invasion on Egypt was defeated by Ramesses III circa 1180 BC).

There are few large cities in Sardinia. In the south, the capital of the island Cagliari is the first metropolitan area (including Quartu Sant'Elena and Assemini), while Sassari is the regional pole in the north. Other sub-regional cities are, Alghero, Olbia and Tempio Pausania in the north, Nuoro and Oristano in the centre, Carbonia and Iglesias in the south. Other relevant towns are Porto Torres, Ozieri, Macomer, Bosa, Lanusei, Tortolì, Sanluri and Villacidro.

Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia with its app. 1.800 kilometres of coastline, is one of the most popular destinations for people who love aquatic sports and seaside holidays, not only for its natural beauty and geographical position but also for its history.

The many waves of invaders who plundered and settled in Sardinia during the thousands of years of Sardinian history, came from the sea. During the last years of this 2nd millennium, the importance of both the sea and the coast has increased. This is due in part to the relatively recent discovery of tourism, which started at the end of the 1950's, and in part to the development of certain parts of the economy connected to the sea such as fishing and transport.

Thanks to the beautiful context of what are considered to be some of the Mediterranean's most beautiful coastlines, for almost 30 years Sardinia has been the favourite destination for golfers from all over the world. Two golf courses are particularly renowned: Pervero and Is Molas, respectively situated in northern and southern Sardinia.

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