Winemaking is a tradition in Quartu Sant’Elena and some winegrowers keep on directly selling their wine from their cellars, talking lovingly about their vines and their rich soil.
Those traditional cellars, where you will be able to learn how is done the grape harvest or the different pruning techniques, are indicated by a fresh palm leaf.
The local vines are called Cannonau, Nuragus or Moscato, but all have a different flavour, which sets well with the local gastronomy offered in your 4-star hotel Quartu Sant’Elena, suchas the complex Hotel Setar-Grand Hotel 4 Torri.

Quartu Sant’Elena also accounts of two important winery : the Cantina Sociale di Quartu, created in 1926, and the Villa di Quartu, founded in 1994 by a group of daughters of ancient winegrowers. Both produce red and white wines.
The Cantina Villa di Quartu produces some white wines, suchas the Cepola Bianco, the Cherem and the Poetto, a sardinian vermouth.
As red wines and Cannonau, the Cantina produces the Parillias (cannonau di Sardegna), as well as the Barriqued Red IGT Isola dei Nuraghi.
To finish, they also offer the Gutta’e Axina line, much more sweet, with sorts of Moscato di Cagliari or Nasco di Cagliari, to taste with some local sweets.
The Cantina Sociale di Quartu has a line composed by red wines suchas Tuerra, rosé wines suchas Arjola, sweet wines as the Pascas (Moscato di Cagliari) and white wines as Arenas ( Sardinian Vermouth).

So, Monsieur, if you are an enthousiast of discovering new wines, please take into account of sleeping in the Sighientu Life hotel & Spa, a wellness hotel in Quartu Sant’Elena, where Madame can follow a wellness programme, and let you discover the treasure of local gastronomy and wines!

The town has a markedly aspect related to the agro-pastoral culture, although over the years it has changed its expectations, mainly due to the development of tourism. The type of house, common in much of the municipality, owes its origin to the admixture of the architectural elements “stazzi” Galluresi with those of typical Sardinian house of the shepherds of the inner par of the island.

Today Budoni has become an important tourist center, known not only in Sardinia, but also in rest of Italy and in Europe. Besides the beautiful landscapes, where green hills melt with the intense blue of the sea and the whiteness of the beaches and to the festivals and events that take place there, there’s an outstanding organization accommodation of high quality with reception facilities undergoing continuous improvement and there are leisure and entertainment facilities (such as the club Pata Pata, one of the largest of the island).

Numerous houses and residences for rent, suitable for those who can’t do without the comforts of their homes. For those who want a holiday based on rest and detachment from the routine, there are some excellent Budoni Sardinia hotels, situated in the best places along the coast. The Apparthotel Club Marina del Porto inside the town of Porto Porto Ottiolu, near the marina. Or again the Hotel Cala Fiorita, in the Marina di Agrustos locality, and the Agrustos Village, surrounded by thick Mediterranean vegetation in front of a large and long sandy beach.

An amazing location. Budoni’s area is well connected to the “boot” because it is only 30 km away from Olbia port and airport. The village is just over 11 km far from the famous San Teodoro, favourite destination for many tourists for summer holidays. Further to boasting Caribbean beaches it is well known for its night life that attracts many young people every year.

What strikes of Castelsardo is its location and its look. The landscape around the village is characterized by an impressive rocky coastline, fringed by wild and untouched vegetation and where from time to time one can find beaches and coves. The old town still preserves the original look, distinguished from the walls surrounding it. The lower part, the most recent one, called “Pianedda” is connected to the upper part through an old road that climbs up the steep cliff.

In the old town walking is a must. Coming in you find yourself surrounded by a beautiful setting featuring narrow streets and steep stairways, several churches and monuments of great historical interest, such as the Palazzo Episcopale. Bellavista Castle (built by the Doria), which houses a museum devoted to the wattle activity, dominates the panorama from the highest point and the Cathedral of Sant’Antonio Abbate overlooks the sea with its bell tower covered with Majolica tiles. From the terraces one can enjoy a magical view on the Golfo dell’Asinara and on clear days one can also see the mountains of Corsica.

Castelsardo has a strong craft tradition tied to the making of baskets according to the traditional art of the wittle out of the leaves of wild palms. Along the streets in the old town one can come across so many shops selling local products. As per the food tradition in Castelsardo your can stuff yourself with fish and lobsters in particular.

Since the holidays in sardinia are primarily synonymous of amazing sea, it should be remarked that in the town of Castelsardo there are several sandy beaches such as Baia Ostina, Cala La Vignaccia, Cantareddi, Lu Bagnu, Marina di Castelsardo, Pedraladda, Punta La Capra e Punta Li Paddimi all characterized by a beautiful sea where one can go sailing and windsurfing.

At the foot of the medieval village there’s the port of Frigianu, the marina, where you can admire the tower having the same name. Near Castelsardo there’s a unique natural zoomorphic sculpture, just like many others that can be seen in northern Sardinia, sculpted by the wind and the sea: the Elephant Rock. At its base in prehistoric times, there were some burial cells. At a short distance you can reach the National Park of Asinara, one of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands of the Mediterranean.

For the Holy Week there is a rich scheduled of event taking place throughout the streets of the old town, on Monday in particular with the procession of the “Lunissanti”.

The accommodation in Castelsardo is of good quality and the choice is remarkable as well. In addition to the holiday houses and residential hotels, there are several upper-middle class castelsardo sardinia hotels, all in front of the magnificent panorama of the Gulf of Asinara. The accommodation are very welcoming and are placed at different distances from the sea. From 10 meters of the Hotel Riviera Castelsardo Sardinia and from 50 meters of Hotel Pedraladda Castelsardo and Hotel Janus Castelsardo, up to 800 m of the Hotel BagaBaga Castelsardo Sardinia.

Its name is due to the presence of numerous worship buildings: in fact, the village was founded by the Franciscans in the 13th century. Thanks to this strong religious vocation, Pope Onorio III conceded the denomination “Porta Santa” (Saint Gate), a rare privilege, to one of the gates of the Basilica of Nostra Signora di Luogosanto, the most important of the village and built by the Franciscans. According to the tradition, the Madonna appeared to the friars to show them the place where the relics of saints Nicola and Trano were found, so the church was built in the area of this apparition. The tradition also tells that a wooden statue of the Madonna was found on the beach of Arzachena and this statue is still kept in the basilica. The Saint Gate is opened every seven years and for a whole year and it attracts numerous believers.

Luogosanto is found in a unique and enchanting natural environment, that is at the foot of mount Juanni, in a mountain and woody landscape, but it is also very close to the wonderful sea of Gallura. It offers some dream views that extend up to Bocche di Bonifacio and the coast of Corsica.

The architecture of Luogosanto is characterised by the granite, which is also used to pave the streets. This village is harmoniously inserted in the surrounding territory, which is very rich in granitic outcrops.

The delphina hotels sardinia, all 4 or 5 stars, were built totally respecting the environment, the traditions of the region aiming to offer their guests more comfort and satisfaction.

Delphina hotels&resorts include: Capo d’Orso Hotel and Il Mirto Residence located in the beautiful park of Cala Capra, only 4 km far from Palau, Valle dell’Erika Resort situated in the north of Palau, nearby the Park of Arcipelago della Maddalena, facing the island of Spargi, Hotel Marinedda which is one km far from the Isola Rossa, Cala di Lepre Hotel located 3 km far from Palau and facing the Costa Smeralda, Torreruja Relax Hotel placed in Isola Rossa, Dune Village, in the Gulf of Asinara and the Hotel Cala di Falco placed in Cannigione.

Delphina hotels&resorts are all by the sea and characterized by the care that is given to particular things such as wellness, nature, food, sport and entertainment, aiming at the customer’s total satisfaction.

In each of the six Delphina hotels there’s a prestigious Wellness Centre, specialized in Thalassotherapy, which, with the most modern equipment, draws from the marine environment the properties the guests will benefit from.

Delphina is aware and proud of the many beauties that Sardinia enshrines and offers daily land trips land, on foot and on horseback by bus or by car, both to the inlands, the sea and the islands.

At the same time Delphina knows very well the genuineness and goodness of the typical Sardinian food enhanced by the excellent quality and freshness of the agricultural products such as meat, fish and seafood. All its restaurants offer traditional dishes in their menus, accompanied by the absolute excellent and fine local wines.

Delphina also loves sports and wants to give its guests the benefits that come from it, either practiced in contact with nature or making use of fully equipped indoor gyms and programs sized to guests by qualified instructors. You can take sailing, diving, surfing, horse riding and tennis courses not to deny anything that can offer a holiday Delphina.

At the guest’s disposal there are many Delphina’s offers such as the Sardinia Roulette Formula allowing guests to save up to 70% (the choice of the Hotel will be random on the base of the last minute availabilities): customers will know which hotel they’ll stay at two days prior to departure. The closest hotel is 27 km far from Olbia Airport and the furthest is 80 km far from Olbia Airport. No matter which hotel you will be given, Delphina ensures the luxury of 4/5 stars hotels in the amazing northern Sardinia.

In the last eleven years, Forte Village (number one among sardinia luxury hotels) was priced as the World’s Best Resort. Located in Santa Margherita di Pula, it is composed of 8 hotels distributed in a marvellous tropical park for a total of 44 suites; it overlooks a wonderful semi-lunar beach with soft and snow-white sand that Forbes review chose as one of the 25 most sexy beaches in the world. Embraced and protected by the mountain chain that stands behind the resort, the beach of Forte Village enjoys a particularly mild climate. From the resort, however, one can easily reach other splendid beaches, such as Chia, Cala Cipolla and Tuerredda.

But that is not enough yet. With the private Atlantis yachts with their ultramodern design and a maximum of 6 places, that Forte Village places at its guests’ disposal with the best skippers in Sardinia, you will be able to discover, with no time or destination limit, secret beaches, hidden caves and breathtaking cliffs.

But Forte Village also has a sea in the sea: there are, in fact, more than 10 swimming pools, among which 2 with fresh water at Castello and accessible to guests of Hotel Castello, Hotel Villa del Parco , Hotel le Dune and Suite; 2 with fresh water at Oasis, in the middle of the Resort, with springboard and a shallow water area for children; 2 at Baia delle Palme, with sea water and 250m of slides; finally, in the Miniclub, 2 nice swimming pools for children.

And, besides the sea and swimming pools, the Thaermae hosts the Talassotherapy Centre directed by Dr Angelo Cerina, one of the major international specialists in this sector. Plunged into a wide and luxuriant garden, this centre has 6 ponds with sea water at different temperatures where you can enjoy some personalized paths that, under the control of some experts, include different treatments typologies that use, together with some additional treatments, elements mainly coming from the sea, such as salt water, sand and algae.

In the Resort, Piazza Maria Luigia and its Galleries are the heart of society life and shopping. It can be easily reached from the different hotels, the beach and the restaurants and has many high quality shops selling the major Italian and international brands, sporting articles and Sardinian handicrafts.

To fulfill your wishes you can choose among 8 high-class hotels, eight different ways of experiencing a perfect holiday: each of them has its own exclusive services, its architecture and furniture, location and restaurants and will offer you and excellent and personalized service able to satisfy any needs.

Hotel Villa del Parco & Spa, a 5-star deluxe with 25 rooms, 22 bungalows and a wonderful Thalasso Spa, is plunged in nature and directly connected to the Forte Village’s Thermal Baths through a path. In general, clients can have dinner not only in their hotel’s restaurant but, on reservation and in certain cases with an additional charge, also in that of other hotels. Belvedere Restaurant is on the last floor of Hotel Villa del Parco and, on its terrace, it offers unforgettable dinners characterized by the typical flavours of the island.

Hotel Le Dune, 5 stars, stands in a secluded area of the Resort; its 39 luxury bungalows and 24 suites, with patio and garden, are furnished in the Sardinian style and are particularly refined. Its exclusive Dune Restaurant, open both for breakfast and dinner, is located along the beach with a fantastic view over the sea and offers a wide choice of à la carte menu in a romantic and suggestive atmosphere by candlelight.

Hotel Castello offers some enchanting views from its 181 5-stars rooms furnished in the typically Sardinian style that, with their balconies or terraces, overlook the sea or the pine wood. Cavalieri restaurant is located at the foot of Hotel Castello and offers its guests a buffet menu both for breakfast and dinner, proposing everyday a different land or sea menu.

Hotel Il Borgo, with its 56 4-star bungalows, perfectly reproduces the architecture of the typical Sardinian villages. Bellavista restaurant is available for its guests and is very close to the beach.

Hotel La Pineta and Hotel Royal Pineta are two different 4-star facilities (68 rooms the first and 34 the second) but they form the same hotel. They stand in one of the most relaxing areas of the Resort, a wide pine and oleanders park, and they harmoniously become part of the typical landscape of the island thanks to their two floors facilities and to their horseshoe shape. Guests of Hotel La Pineta and those of Hotel Il Borgo have the honour and pleasure of going to Bellavista restaurant, while Cala Luna restaurant is available for guests of Royal Pineta.

Hotel Le Palme, 4 stars, is plunged in the age-old pine wood of the resort. Its position is fine to go both to the sea and Piazza Maria Luigia, it has 140 bungalows, many of which with garden and patio, and is ideal to host numerous families. Its guests, like those of Il Borgo and La Pineta, have access to Bellavista restaurant to taste the best Sardinian and Italian specialties.

Finally, Hotel Il Villaggio, another 4-star facility, stands with its 158 bungalows in a wood with tropical flowers, oleanders and palm-trees. It is ideal for very numerous families with children. Its guests have breakfast in the area of Oasis swimming pools and dinner with buffet at Pineta restaurant.

The town stretches along the coast in a deep natural harbour, branched like the antlers of a deer, hence the name, surrounded by the entire bay merged with the urban structure is typical of villages and expands at the foot of small hills surrounding it. The center of Porto Cervo is all narrow alleys, steps and arcades which strengthen the pittoresque atmosphere of the town, a set of windows and balconies, built in the typical style of the costa smeralda. In the city streets, all leading to the famous Piazzetta, there’s a succession of fashion shops from prestigious firms, exclusive beauty centers and the busiest clubs of the Coast. Overlooking the bay, the Piazzetta is connected by a wooden bridge to the Porto Vecchio, built in the 60s and crowded in high season by luxury boats, yachts and sailing ships, docked in the crystal clear waters and surrounded by beautiful villas perfectly placed between the Mediterranean vegetation, offering a fabulous show.

In the eastern part of town there’s the Tourist Port, much more recent. Famous for the excellence and efficiency of service offered by its staff and with a capacity of 700 places, it is the premises of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.

Both the ports are part of the establishment of Porto Cervo Marina and there are the biggest and better ports equipments of the Mediterranean sea. What is certain is that very few can equal the beauty of the surrounding landscape. In summer there’s a spectacular parade of luxury boats, yachts and celebrities with even many sport event and parties. Porto Cervo is known around the world because of its social life, the presence of several initiatives in fashion, film and entertainment. There are several exclusive clubs where every year on summer nights the most famous celebrities from the entertainment and fashion from all over the world meet.

The beautiful and famous church of Porto Cervo “Stella Maris”, is considered architectural symbol of the Costa, dominating with a stunning view over Porto Cervo Marina the Yacht Club, shops, boats and sailing yachts either moored or maneuvering. At night the light reflected from the many walkways located on the monumental villas surrounded by the Mediterranean vegetation create a unique charming scenario, plunging the visitor into a magical world. One can access to the Church where usually take place many classical music concerts, by the majestic bronze doors created by the sculptor Luciano Minguzzi. This Church keeps a painting of “Mater Addolorata” by the painter El Greco.

If you choose Porto Cervo for your holidays in Sardinia, there will be many hotels that the “Queen” of the Costa Smeralda can offer: the luxury of the cervo hotel sardinia, which enjoys the privileged position in the Piazzetta of Porto Cervo; the natural beauty of the surroundings of hotel colonna pevero sardinia, which extends over a green area of about 50,000 square km in a gentle slope that slides toward the Gulf of Pevero; refinement and elegance of colonna beach hotel & resort sardinia, which develops in a series of cascading pools on a fleet of arbutus, myrtle and juniper, prestige and exclusivity of hotel luci di la muntagna sardinia one of the most renowned hotels in Porto Cervo, of international fame, situated in panoramic position on the Bay and Marina.

The helmet of Arbatax, well-known for its red rocks in the harbor area, is considered a veritable natural monument. It started as a fishermen’s village who migrated from Ponza. It is located at the foot of a headland on which stands the Capo Bellavista lighthouse, a red porphyry cliff from which one can admire the landscape made of rocks of the same color.

Near Arbatax there is Tortoli’s pond, one of Sardinia’s most plentiful fishing grounds also rich in birds.

In summer, in Arbatax begins the famous Red Rocks Blues festival, one of Sardinia’s most important musical events which reached an international importance thanks to the presence of various artists from all over the world.

Arbatax houses one of the most important ports of the island. The first seaway connection between Arbatax and Genoa dates back to the late 60s. This helped Ogliastra to come out of isolation. The area is provided with a tourist airport as well, “Tortoli-Arbatax”, connecting the region with some of the main European cities through charter flights and small Jets.

Nowadays Arbatax is no longer the isolated fishing village of the past. Fishing still plays a central role in its economy, thanks to a fishermen’ association and to the pond as well, even if nowadays tourism is the most dragging activity.

During the summer Arbatax is crowded with thousands of people and the accommodating sector is very rich and well-run.

The offer of holiday homes, residences and Arbatax hotels is widespread.

Among the latter, we can suggest Arbatasar luxury hotel, situated in the center of Arbatax, near the marina, or the posh-wild styled Hotel Club Saraceno, made of rows of bungalows overlooking the bay of San Gemiliano and placed in a large green area that slopes gently towards the sea, or sailor-styled Hotel Poseidonia, a short walk far from the beautiful bay of Porto Frailis, opposite to La Sughereta park and, the architectural valued Corte Bianca Hotel Club, in Cardedu area, conceived as a court of ancient times extremely well-kept and surrounded by a several hectares park stretching up to the beach.