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Travel Tip:
Sardinia enjoys a pleasant Mediterranean climate
forthemostpart.Summerscanbedryandhot,buttheretendstobe
plenty of shade and wind. Autumns and winters are typically mild
and springs tend to be mild and rainy. From September into April,
the island can be very windy as well.
What to See and Do:
Sardinia has a lot to offer when it comes to getting out and enjoying nature. From hiking,
climbing, and camping, to boating, windsurfing, and swimming, there's plenty to do on this
Italian island. Sardinia also has a tradition of horseback riding that goes back a long way.
Aside from the numerous outdoor activities, there are also the typical ancient monuments
to see. Roman, Greek, and Phoenician remains can be found throughout, particularly in
Cagliari, Oristano, Sassari, and Nuoro.
What to Eat:
Sardinia has its own style of cuisine that's typically rich with cheeses and meat. Fish is also
found here in abundance. There's a dish called Culurgiones, which is similar to ravioli and
is stuffed with potatoes, sheep's milk cheese (a very common staple on the island), onion,
mint,egg,andgarlic.You'llstillfindanItalianinfluencehereaswellwithpizzasandgnoc-
chi also available. As far as fruits and vegetables go, you'll find the typical Mediterranean
array of eggplants, bell peppers, grapes, and oranges. Asparagus, figs, and a variety of nuts
are also found here and are used in local dishes.
Where to Stay:
There are plenty of hotels and bed and breakfasts in the capital of Cagliari to fit any budget.
Once you roam outside of the city, you're likely to find an agriturismo to stay at. These are
found on farms and are usually quite affordable. You may even be able to get your hands
dirty and help out on a working farm! Sardinia has almost six hundred available agritur-
ismo places to help you appreciate your natural surroundings as they were meant to be en-
joyed.
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