If you\u2019re sailing to Sardinia by ferry, you\u2019ll most likely arrive at the north of the island. Here you will find rugged cliffs, well-secluded bays and pearl-white beaches. The renowned Costa Smeralda attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. As well as lazing on the beach working on your tan, a boat trip is also highly recommended, as this is the perfect way to take in all of the islands lying off the coast, some of which are partly uninhabited.<\/p>\n
If seeing luxury yachts close up is your thing, head for Porto Cervo, a small town with a marina and brimming with luxury boutiques; making this a bolt-hole favoured by global super rich. The town itself is stunning, although somewhat pricey. On the other side of the coast you\u2019ll find the \u2018real Sardinia\u2019, a part of the island untouched by tourism. Inland, farmers make their living from cork production using traditional methods. Here you can explore the centuries\u2019 old cork-oak forests, a habitat for all manner of rare species such as Sardinian wild boar and the Sardinian long-eared bat.<\/p>\n Further to the south east of Sardinia you\u2019ll find expansive bays with spectacular beaches, the most beautiful without a doubt being those of the Costa Rei. The water here is so crystal clear, you can see the bottom while swimming. The calm waters are ideal for you and your children to go snorkelling and to spot the wide variety of fish.<\/p>\n Visiting Cagliari, the island\u2019s capital, is also something not to be missed during your stay. The city is renowned for its Roman amphitheatre and impressive cathedral. Wine aficionados are able to book one of the many tours through the interior\u2019s vineyards. Be sure to sample the region\u2019s Cannonau wine, a fruity red popular with connoisseurs the world over. While you\u2019re wandering pick fresh, sweet figs, blackberries or cactus fruit \u2013 watching out for the spikes \u2013 and take a sprig of rosemary to use with dinner.<\/p>\n We continue our journey around Sardinia to a very special, remote corner; the north west of the island. Anyone on holiday here certainly has to visit Alghero. This still remains untouched, and is off the beaten track for tourists. A unique dialect of Catalan is spoken in Alghero, harking back to the time when Aragon ruled Sardinia in the 14th century. The architecture also bears witness to this period, with city walls equal in size of those of the former Spanish royal house.<\/p>\n Just like in northern Sardinia, in the west you will find rocky coastlines and countless beaches with small bays. This area is a favourite with divers and fans of other water sports. Anyone with the chance should certainly go diving to marvel at the underwater world and its kaleidoscopic biodiversity.<\/p>\n A different, very special discovery awaits you inland: the nuraghi<\/em>. These ancient fort ruins, mostly in the form of small towers, were constructed thousands of years ago by Sardinia\u2019s indigenous people in order to protect their villages or as refuges.<\/p>\n![\"Costa](\"https:\/\/www.suncamp.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/1-Costa-Smeralda.jpeg\")
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Sprawling beaches in the south east<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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