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- Italy
- Sardinia
Sardinia
DH Lawrence passed through Sardinia in 1921, remarking on its
geographic location as a place 'lost between Europe and Africa and
belonging nowhere'. It is off the beaten track, but therein perhaps
lies its appeal. The island's beaches are some of the cleanest and
least crowded in Italy. The capital is Cagliari, a good base from
which to explore other parts of the island. The National
Archaeological Museum of Cagliari contains prehistoric tombs and
other significant artefacts from the Punic and Roman periods. The
resort of Costa Smeralda is a place of luxury and opulence, not
suited to budget tourists, although interesting as a short stop.
The Spanish-tinted port of Alghero is the favoured package
destination, especially among British holidaymakers. The inland
town of Nuoro is a good station from which to explore the
Gennargentu mountain range and enjoy the traditional village
festivals. The Sardinian landscape is peppered with constructions
from the ancient Nuragic civilisation. These stone structures are
unique to Sardinia and are must-see sites. They are, however, not
easily accessible as they lie in isolated spots throughout the
island.
Information & Facts
Climate
Sardinia has a typically Mediterranean climate, but the south is
generally much drier than the north-western region, which receives
a lot of rain in winter. The wettest months are November and
December, while July and August are the hottest and the driest with
an average temperature of around 95°F (35°C), and sometimes
reaching 104°F (40°C). In winter, temperatures average about 50°F
(10°C) along the coast.
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.