Valentine Vacations in Sardinia

The feeling of being in love is meaningful only when it is expressed. And what could be a better way to communicate it than gifting your sweetheart with a Valentine Vacation to Sardinia, the second- largest island in the Mediterranean Sea? Littered with numerous gorgeous beaches, Sardinia is indeed the ultimate destination for love and amusement. Its favorable climate ignites internal warmth and will help you evince your passion in the right way.

Attractions of Sardinia:

• The Santa Teresa di Gallura is a vibrant little town with some of the most fabulous beaches in the world. After a bright hectic day on the beach, relax by walking around the coastal rocks and get prepared to spend a colourful evening in the Sardinian elan- gorging pizzas, feasting on ice creams and lingering in bars and restaurants.

• Tharros, a desolated Phoenician- Roman port situated on the northern headland of the Gulf of Oristano is a major recommendation.

• An ancient bastioned castle, the Citadel of Castelsardo is the right place to engage in some serious thinking.

• It is imperative to visit Su Nuraxi, a defensive construction or "nuraghi" which is actually an aggregation of defensive towers cast in the shape of cones and internal chambers.

• The Alghero Acquarium with its collection of eels is worth seeing.

• Nora is as much a site for archeological research as it is for a relaxed stroll.

• Packed with incredible stalactites and stalagmites, Neptune's Grotto or Grotta di Nettuno is a lengthy marine cave and is a mandatory sightseeing for the adventurous lover.

• To experience the enigma of Sardinia, closely inspect the Roccia dell'Orso, the most prominent monument of Sardinia. Interestingly, in the past it served as an indicator for Greek and Roman sailors.

• Chiesa di Sant'Efisio a Giorgino is a wonderfully sculpted church and a significant religious site.

• The cavern Anghelu Ruju is a prime cemetery of Sardinia.

• A major attraction of Sardinia is the Ocean Tribe Windsurfing Centre located near the beach of Camping La Mariposa. An exciting sports complex and water park, it offers multiple courses for beginners, juniors and seniors.

• The megalithic complex, Barumini or "Nuraghe Su Nuraxi" is a cardinal historic site for the introspection of ancient ruins.

• Drive along Costa Verde and satiate your eyes with the most captivating landscapes in the whole of the Mediterranean basin. Quietude reigns in the "Silent Coast" of Costa Verde which is famous not only for its tranquil beaches but also for the magnificent 19th century palaces constructed by French, German and English enterprisers.

• Don't forget to see Li Lolghi, Sardinia's largest Giant's Tomb which remains today as a substantial ancient ruin.

Other important tourist spots include Nuraghe Sant'Antine, Orgosolo, Iglesias, La Maddalena, La Pelosa Beach, Maria Pia Beach, Poetto, Garibaldi's Farmhouse, Gennargentu Mountains, Grotta del Bue Marino, San Benedetto market, Cathedral of Santa Maria, Santuario e Basilica di Bonaria, Mostra mercato permanente dell'artigianato locale, Cittadella dei Musei, Nuoro Museum of Popular Life and Traditions, Museo di Torralba and many more.

Sardinia has a fascinating range of hotels which can help you make your Valentine Vacation an unforgettable one. Hotel Villa Las Tronas, Hotel El Faro, Hotel Pitrizza Luxury Collection, Hotel Romazzino, Grand Hotel Colonna Capo Testa, Hotel Victoria, Hotel Flamingo, Mandra Edera are some of the best hotels of Sardinia.

Akin to the spirit of love, the pristine island of Sardinia has much more to offer than you can imagine. To know more about this pristine island, please access Mydearvalentine.

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