WebSardinia is the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (after Sicily and before Cyprus), with an area of 24,100 km 2 (9,305 sq mi). It is situated between 38° 51' and 41° 18' latitude north (respectively Isola del Toro and Isola La Presa) and 8° 8' and 9° 50' east longitude (respectively Capo dell'Argentiera and Capo Comino). To the west of Sardinia …

WebSardinia has been polished like a pebble by the waves of its history and heritage. The island is scattered with 7000 nuraghi, Bronze Age towers and settlements, tombe dei giganti ('giant's grave' tombs) and domus de janas ('fairy house' tombs). Down every country lane and in every 10-man, 100-sheep hamlet, these remnants of prehistory are waiting to be …

WebSardinia, Italian Sardegna, island and regione (region) of Italy, second in size only to Sicily among the islands of the western Mediterranean. It lies 120 miles (200 km) west of the mainland of Italy, 7.5 miles (12 km) south of the neighbouring French island of Corsica, and 120 miles (200 km) north of the coast of Africa. The capital is Cagliari.

WebThe second-largest island in Mediterranean after Sicily, Sardinia serves up a lovely blend of sea, sand and history. Thousands of nuraghe (stone buildings) dot the landscape, proof that people have been enjoying the lovely climate here for millennia. From posh Costa Smerelda in the north to medieval Alghero in the northwest to the lively capital of Cagliari in the …

Web17/03/2021 · Sardinia has a rich arable land, suitable for wheat, vegetable, and other cereal farming. Although the mining industry was once prosperous in Sardinia, it is now restricted to gold, coal, zinc, lead, and antimony. Granite extraction is a flourishing industry on the island, with the Gallura granite district accounting for 75% of Italy’s extracted granite. …

WebBeautiful azure, warm water, wide beach, close to the center bus, restaurants and shops. 2022. 9. Oasi Biderosa. 2,055. Beaches • Nature & Wildlife Areas. By schmidt2011. It costs per car and persons. The park is beautiful and only lets 140 cars in every day.

WebBy MonikaV1007. Always beautyful, powdery white sand, crystal clear water, some nice fish in the water, perfect for families too. 2022. 2. Spiaggia La Cinta. 6,020. Beaches. By AmirCaus. Spiaggia La Cinta is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia with its beautiful white sand, crystal clear turqu...

Web03/05/2020 · Sardinia is that island at the very heart of the Mediterranean. It’s the second biggest island in the Mediterranean. It’s right below Corsica, another big island that belongs to France – from which it is roughly 13 km in the closest bit (known as Bonifacio Strait, locally known as Bocche di Bonifacio). And miles and miles away from Sicily ...

WebSardinia has been an overlooked Mediterranean island, as it lies between Italian Sicily and French Corsica. But it is an amazing holiday destination, great for kids, which is packed full of amazing sights and activities, with a great climate. Whether you've chosen to visit Sardinia to check out Phoenician or Roman ruins, or just to soak up some sun and enjoy …

WebThe French expedition to Sardinia was a short military campaign fought in 1793 in the Mediterranean Sea in the first year of the War of the First Coalition, during the French Revolutionary Wars.The operation was the first offensive by the new French Republic in the Mediterranean during the conflict, and was directed at the island of Sardinia, part of the …