La Sardinia it is an island to be enjoyed at any time of the year, that's for sure. In spring however, when the colors of nature awaken and the sun illuminates those breathtaking landscapes, the island reserves something special for “out of season” travelers. Oh yeah! What's better than a walk on the beach, a visit to a nature reserve or a city tour when you can enjoy them without the crowds of tourists that characterize the months of July and August? Here are 3 things not to be missed in Sardinia out of season.
A visit to the island of Caprera and to the house of Giuseppe Garibaldi
Once you get to palau, a seaside resort in the north-east of Sardinia, just take one of the ferries to La Maddalena, the main island of the homonymous archipelago. As they say, “the best part is the journey”, and that's it. During the crossing which lasts about twenty minutes, the eye inevitably falls on green and indented coast, on the shades of the sea ranging from the transparency of turquoise to deep blue. A little sea breeze in your hair and here we are. From La Maddalena, it is possible to reach the island of Caprera both by car and by public transport, passing over a long suspension bridge over the sea that connects the two islands. Caprera holds an immeasurable heritage of typical Mediterranean fauna and flora, nature reigns here uncontaminated and it is not uncommon to meet some wild boar or hare along the way. After visiting the Mausoleum house of Giuseppe Garibaldi you can head to a lovely bay called Shipwreck Beach (the name derives from the presence of the authentic remains of a boat that ran aground there several years ago), or, towards the suggestive Beaches of the Two Seas, placed one behind the other. For those who bring their four-legged friend in tow, no problem: in Caprera there is also one dog beach.
Take a trip to Cagliari
Cagliari (Casteddu in Sardinian) as well as being a port city with an ancient history is a regional capital that offers various kinds of attractions. A walk to dedicate yourself to shopping along Via Roma, or to the arcades with the moored boats on the background. For lunch or dinner, on the other hand, you cannot miss a meal of fresh fish at one of the taverns along the harbor, where you can try the Falanghina white wine and a good plate of spaghetti with sea urchins. The view of the city from the historic center of the Castle is enchanting both day and night, when the streets of Cagliari come alive thanks to the numerous night clubs where to taste typical Sardinian products (meats and cheeses) served on the cork board. Finally, you cannot miss a walk at the Poetto, the kilometer-long beach facing Quartu Sant'Elena and the pink flamingo pond: from here you can admire the Sella del Diavolo, the promotory that dominates the coast of Cagliari. If you are interested in Cagliari, we recommend a guide written by those who live there.
Visit the Nuraghi, the Domus de Janas and other archaeological finds
If in summer you can't help but visit the wonderful beaches of Sardinia, in spring you can dedicate yourself to discovering the truest identity of the island, made up of history, archeology and unique finds in the world. THE Nuraghi, scattered throughout the island, are ancient megalithic constructions with a truncated cone shape representative of the Nuragic Civilization. Most scholars believe they were built in the 1800nd millennium BC, from 1.100 to XNUMX BC. There are still doubts about their real function, it was assumed they were towers or monumental tombs, as well as houses and astronomical observatories. According to some, thanks to their shape and strategic arrangement on the island, the nuraghi would have instead had a defensive-military function. In this case, these would be constructions built specifically to light the fire and signal the arrival of enemies to the nearest nuraghe. According to scholars, the Domus del Janas are instead of burial structures consisting of tombs carved into the rock. In reality, in the Sardinian popular imagination, the Domus de Janas they would have been the homes of fantastic creatures, tiny women with long breasts specialized in weaving and custodians of immense treasures, whose defense were the “muscas maceddas”, horrible creatures with sheep's heads and only one eye on their foreheads.
The list of activities and places to visit in Sardinia out of season it could be endless but one thing is certain: a trip to one of these three places would be enough to leave you with an indelible memory of the island.
