There Is More To Sardinia Than Beaches For The Rich
The famous and glamorous beaches of Costa Smeralda on the island of Sardinia, which are populated by the world’s rich and famous during the summer months, has given the island the reputation of being a playground for the highly privileged.
There is however a lot more to the island than its crystal clear turquoise waters and tarnished ivory beaches. The novelist DH Lawrence visited the island in 1912 and noted that Sardinia was lost between Africa and Europe and belonged to none. The bumpy landscape and the 1800 kilometre of coastline was the source of his subsequent inspiration which led to his novel ‘the Sea and Sardinia.’
The island is an autonomous region of the world governed by a special statute of the Italian constitution. It is located between Italy, Spain and Tunisia and existed as a community even as far back as in the Neolithic times. Evidence of this can be found in some of the stone towers and settlements scattered all over the island which are called Nuraghe. There are roughly 9000 of them on the island.
The Island has been invaded throughout the ages by different groups of marauders from the sea. As a result, its current image draws influences from numerous cultures. Alghero in the Northwest of the island for instance, was founded by the Arabs but was ruled later by the Aragonese. The Sardis here speak Catalan as a result – a language spoken in Spain. In fact the town was at one point in its history part of Spain when the Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon were merged.
Alghero is popular with British holiday makers and retirees who live on the island all year round. If you would like to visit this particular part of Sardinia, then look up Doubletree Hotel Sardinia. They should be able to give you good advice to help you plan your trip. In fact Hotel Doubletree Olbia is one of the many places you might want to consider staying for a stress free holiday.
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