Discover the three Sardinian wonders

As the second island of the Mediterranean Sea and the third region of Italy (with more that 24,000km2), Sardinia has a complex history and reflects the influence of the many cultures and people that have inhabited it over the centuries. Some of these were Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantine and Spanish. It is a region rooted in rich traditions in many every-day areas like clothing, textile, handicrafts, baking and popular medicine. Moreover, Sardinia has wonderful landscapes and different kinds of nature. You can enjoy crystal clear waters and beaches, mountains and hills, plains, rivers and lakes. Let’s see three sea places must to see once there: 

La Maddalena Archipelago: To the North-East of Sardinia, in the Strait of Bonifacio, seven islands are located. The Archipelago takes the name of the main city and the main island between all of the seven, Maddalena. The Archipelago hosts a geomarine national park (the Archipelago’s National Park), a protected area that hosts the typical Mediterranean scrub. All the islands of the archipelago, beside the Maddalena Island, are only partially inhabited or entirely deserted. All seven islands are known for their beaches and wonderful crystal waters. Budelli Island is renowned for the “Pink Beach” (la Spiaggia Rosa). In fact it is characterised by a pink coral colour created by the several shells and little fragments or fed corals. Due to the tourists taking sand away from the beach, it is no longer possible to reach the beach. However, it is possible to enjoy the view of it from a boat in the sea or accompanied by the Park’s guide.  

La Pelosa Beach, Stintino: In the North West of Sardinia, at the foot of Capo Falcone, you can find a paradise beach. At the La Pelosa Beach you will feel like you’re on a tropical island thanks to its transparent and turquoise waters and white thin sands. However the surrounding Mediterranean vegetation will wake you up. Directly in front of the beach, stands the Asinara Island where a seventeenth-century tower overlooks and is known as the symbol of the island. Probably due to its wonders, La Pelosa Beach is not a quite beach. In fact, it is always busy, so do not expect to relax here. 

Is Arutas Beach, Oristano:  Known as the “beach of the grains of rice”, this beach is renowned for being composed by many small quartz circled grains with different colour nuances from white to pink and light green. These granite fragments result from the erosion of the nearby Mal di Ventre Island. The best moment to visit Is Arutas beach is when the sun rays reflect on the quartz grains; it will create an amazing colour effect. This beach is quite good for relaxing and enjoying nature. Moreover it is also frequented by surf lovers. The water is clear and clean. The seabed is deep right from the shore and its colour goes from deep green to light dark blues.

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Letizia Scillia loves writing and travelling. This article has been written for Salop Leisure, a leading static caravans dealer in the UK with swift caravans, touring caravans, caravan holiday homes and other caravans for sale.