Sardinia is 500 millions years old

Before we dig into the history of Sardinia, here are a couple of quick facts:

Domus de janas: fairy houses in Sardinia

In Sardinia, there are numerous archaeological findings from both its Nuragic and pre-Nuragic past. Among these discoveries, you’ll find a collection of rocks featuring holes and openings leading to intricate inner tunnels. These rocks, referred to by locals as “fairy houses”, are known as domus de janas. To learn more about these intriguing structures, we'll explore what they are and provide a list of the top 5 best domus de janas to visit.

The ultimate guide to Nuraghi in Sardinia

There are over ten thousand megalithic structures in Sardinia, each with a tower between 33 and 66 feet tall. They are the remains of ancient civilizations that existed between the 18th and 11th centuries BC. We call them Sardinian “nuraghi".

Millennial olive trees in Sardinia: tales of resilience and longevity

With their significant landscape and cultural value, monumental trees are recognized and protected as national heritage. Sardinia holds the record for the largest number of monumental trees in Italy, with 285 specimens, including 130 in Ogliastra alone.

Tombs of the Giants: archeological sites and mysterious healing powers

What are the giant tombs in Sardinia? There are about 800 giant tombs in Sardinia, the ancient Nuragic homeland, each of which consists of a special arrangement of stone slabs driven vertically into the ground, forming a long burial chamber that resembles a bull's horned snout. The origins of these structures and the enormous bones they hold remain one of the island's most fascinating mysteries.

Archaeological sites in Sardinia

Sardinia boasts an impressive number of archaeological sites.

The Sardinian villages

You are in a queue at a gelateria in the centre of Florence with 50 people in front of you. It is hot. A satisfied customer licks the gelato he has just conquered after a 30-minute wait. Then you start thinking. Why are we all here? Is it possible that this is the only good gelateria? Then you start looking for another one and discover delicious but empty places. That's what the association 'I borghi più belli d'Italia' is all about.