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Barbaro, the Romanesque Basilica of San Gavino, cm and a weight ranging between 150 and 200
From Cagliari one of the most important and ancient monu- kg. In many specimens there is also a particular
ments of Pisan forms of the island and the Torre
tuft that descends along the forehead almost
to Costa Smeralda del Porto. hiding the eyes. The animal has adapted to the
environment developing small and particular
The name: Porto Torres would come from the
8 days association between the port of the time (the hoofs, perfect for stony ground. They live in the
current port area known as the “ancient pier”) wild, with an average life expectancy between 15
with the Aragonese tower built in 1325. During and 20 years against the 40 of a normal horse. In
The Costa Smeralda is the coastal area of Gallura the nineteenth century the name would change Sardinian they are called cuaddedus or achettas.
in the north-east of Sardinia, 55 km long. first in Portotorres and finally in the current Porto They live in packs of 4-6-8 females and 1 stallion.
1st Day: Costa Smeralda - La Maddalena and Torres (Port + Tower). When the foals reach the fertile age of around 3
Caprera In the evening return to the hotel, dinner and years, they are driven out of the herd by the stal-
Arrival in Olbia and departure for Palau. Board- overnight. lion; therefore it is not rare to see small groups of
ing on the ferry and short crossing to reach the 4/5 stallions looking for their own harem.
island La Maddalena connected to the island of Nuraghi In the evening return to the hotel. Dinner and
Caprera by a bridge. overnight.
The Garibaldi Compendium is an area of the is- Business Proposals in Sardinia
land which includes the places where Giuseppe 6th Day: Cagliari - Nora
Garibaldi lived the last years of his life, where he After breakfast, visit the city of Cagliari with its
died and where his tomb is located. Today the rich historical and artistic heritage: the old town,
site is used as a museum. the medieval quarter with the majestic cathe-
Continue along the panoramic road to dis- dral of Santa Maria, the Elephant Towers, San
cover the wonderful views that overlook the Pancrazio, the famous Roman amphitheater of
smaller islands of the archipelago. After lunch, the second century, the church of San Saturno,
the afternoon is dedicated to visiting the Cos- a beautiful example of Romanesque style and
ta Smeralda with a stop in Porto Cervo for a the Terrazza Umberto I, the most famous pano-
lovely walk in the “Piazzetta delle Chiacch- ramic views of the city. After lunch, a visit to the
iere” known for its luxurious boutiques and the Archaeological Park of Nora, which today rep-
clubs frequented by the international jet set. resents the largest evidence of Roman times in
In the evening arrival at the hotel, dinner and Sardinia and which preserves a rich and original
overnight. testimony of mosaics, among the most impor-
The secret of the name: “Costa Smeralda” is not tant on the island and characterized by the al-
named because of its beautiful turquoise sea. most exclusive use of white, black and ocher colo
There are many stories, among the most reliable rs. In the evening return
it seems that the name comes from “Esmeralda”, 4th Day: Torralba - Tharros to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
the daughter of the industrialist Giuseppe Men- Breakfast and departure for the archaeological
tasti who bought the island of Mortorio here. As site of Torralba (from “turris alba”, or white tow- 7th Day: Sant’Antioco
Esmeralda was a very Spanish name, over time er), famous for the presence of numerous pre- After breakfast, full-day excursion to Sant’An-
the name “Smeralda” was chosen and the Costa historic and nuragic remains. Visit of its most im- tioco, an island rich in natural beauty, which
Smeralda was born from this wild and Mediter- portant monument, the complex of the nuragic preserves an immense archaeological heritage:
ranean land. palace of Santu Antine. Continuation to Oristano. menhirs of pre-Nuragic times, nuraghi, Phoe-
After lunch, visit to the Punic-Roman town of nician-Punic necropolis, ruins of Roman times.
2nd Day: Alghero Tharros, on the Sinis peninsula. The area is cur- Lunch in a restaurant. In the evening return to
Breakfast and a full day dedicated to visiting Al- rently an open-air museum and the excavations the hotel, dinner and overnight. Making bread
ghero, affectionately called “Barceloneta” by its go on bringing to light more information about in Sant’Antioco is part of the local handicraft, a
inhabitants for the strong Catalan imprint that the past of this city. What you can see dates back manual skill very common among the house-
distinguishes it. Capo Caccia, a limestone massif mainly to the period of Roman domination or ear- wives of Antioch, who bake bread directly in
with sheer cliffs overlooking the sea that hides ly Christianity. Among the most interesting struc- their own wood-burning oven. The “ coccoietti
beautiful caves including those of Neptune, tures are the Tophet, the baths, the temple foun- del santo” (also known as “pani pintau”, the dec-
reachable by sea or by land with the breathtaking dations and a part of the area with houses and orated bread) are famous, real jewels made with
Escala del Cabirol (the roe deer staircase). Built in workshops. In the evening continue to Cagliari bread dough, which every year, on the occasion
1954 to provide access to the Caves of Neptune, and arrival at the hotel. Dinner and overnig of the village feast, are taken in procession to the
which until then were only accessible by sea. It is ht. basilica as a donation in honor of Sant’Antioco
a marvel carved into the rock consisting of 656 The Sardinian saying: “e sa cittad’e Tharros, por- Martyr.
steps that descend to the sea. The route is not tant sa perda a carros”, literally “from the city of
tiring, enlivened by the blue sea and the green Tharros you bring the carts and stones”, as if to 8th Day: Nuoro - Orgosolo
vegetation. The entrance to the staircase is free. say that the nearby city of Aristiane, today Oris- Breakfast and departure for Nuoro. Visit of the
Lunch in a restaurant. In the evening return to tano, was built with the stones of the ancient city and the Museum of the popular Sardinian
the hotel, dinner and overnight. Phoenician city. arts and traditions. 227
Continuation to the city of the murals of Orgo-
3rd Day: Castelsardo - Porto Torres 5th Day: Barumini - Gesturi solo and traditional lunch with the shepherds.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning dedicated to Breakfast and departure for the nuragic complex Pecorino Sardo is one of the oldest cheeses in
the visit of Castelsardo, ancient medieval village of Barumini, the most important archaeological Sardinia, produced with sheep’s milk. Has high
clinging to a rocky spur overlooking the Gulf of site in Sardinia, the “Su Nuraxi”, which dates back therapeutic properties: it helps bone formation,
Asinara and one of the most beautiful villages in to the Bronze Age and is a UNESCO World Herit- improves immune functions, contributes to the
Italy. In the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie age Site. After lunch, visit of the Giara di Gesturi reduction of fat mass, is antioxidant and prevents
there is an object of great veneration, the “Black plateau, covered by Mediterranean scrub and cardio-vascular diseases. The credit for all this is
Christ” (Lu Cristu Nieddu) of the 13th century, famous for being the habitat of the last wild especially due to the spontaneous essences that
named so because its juniper wood has darkened horses of Europe. The characteristics of the Gi- are mainly fed to wild grazing sheep.
over time. After lunch, visit of Porto Torres with ara horse are: almond-shaped eyes, long mane, In the evening arrival in Olbia and return back
the archaeological area, called The Palace of King short stature that varies at the withers from 120 home.

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