Italy Travel Notes

Follow @Italytravelnote By Kirk Friis The Catalan town of Alghero is located on the Northwest coast of Sardinia. Known throughout the world for its stunning beaches and characteristic old town centre it is fast becoming one of Europe’s holiday hotspots. Alghero is an old fishing town that has embraced the tourist industry with two very [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote By: Michele De Capitani Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, a region of Italy. Cagliari is renown for its open and friendly international people, art museums and Art Galleries, the sea, the movida and cheap lodgings, classic itineraries and a lot more to make a visit worth wise. Cagliari’s Sardinian [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote by Kirsten Hawkins The island of Sardinia perhaps most quickly conjures up the idea of sardines. A small island off of the western coast of Italy, it certainly incorporates seafood in to much of its regional cuisine. However, Sardinia has such a rich and various history that it bears little resemblance to the [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote By Kornelia Wallon Gastronomical Among the best known Sardinian paste are malloreddus. They are made from semolina and warm lightly salted water, which in the best Sardinian gastronomy tradition are flavoured with saffron. They look like an empty shell and are characterised by small rises obtained by rolling small pieces of pasta in [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote Althea Tan Not long ago, when couples chose to get wed outside of their hometowns, it was because they wanted to run away from family issues. Now, it has become a trend for couples who yearn to make their wedding day unique, more memorable and one for the storybooks. With such high expectations, [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote Franz Ritter Cycling is a great way to get out of the gym and stay in shape. This cardiovascular activity strengthens your leg and abdominal muscles. However, if safety precautions are not heeded, a cyclist can find himself in danger. You probably considered the opportunity to cycle in Italy. Sardinia is one of [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote Althea Tan Thanks to the Mediterranean’s picturesque coastlines and lush green terrains, Sardinia has become a paradise for golfers around the world. The bright blue skies and the stunning backdrop sceneries are sure to spoil tourist veteran and amateur golfers. Il Golf Pevero is located in the posh Costa Esmeralda in the north [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote ken jones Campidano is a fertile plain in the southwestern part of the island. Livestock raising and the cultivation of grains, olives, grapes, and tobacco are significant. In addition fishing, the mining of lead, zinc, and copper, and processing industries are also important economic activities. More recently a significant tourist trade has been [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote GypsyNester The Italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna) brought out the adventurer in us. Our first stop was Sassari, a city of about 120,000 with a rich history dating back to the early Middle Ages. A college town, home to the University of Sassari with about 18,000 students that opened in May of 1562. [...]

Follow @Italytravelnote Lakshmi Palermo and Taormina are amongst the best cities of Sicily. Sicily happens to the largest Island in these parts of Europe, and it is a sure terminal for all tourists, hence Sicily is densely populated with tourists from different parts of the world. Why have you come to Sicily or Sardinia or [...]