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Sardinia
Sardinia is an island in the Mediterranean Sea and is part of Italy. The area is 24,100 square km (9,305 mi/sq). It is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The population is approximately 1.6 million. Cagliari is the capital and largest city, with a population of 155,000. Sardinia is located west of Italy, north of Tunisia and south of Corsica. The island is very diverse, 68 % consists of hilly areas, almost 14 % of mountains and 18 % of plains. The highest mountain on the island is called Punta La Marmora and is 1834 meters above sea level. The history of the island is very long and varied, the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Spaniards, Savoys and Italians passed through here. The oldest monuments are dated to the 2nd millennium BC. for example, Su Nuraxi di Barumini fortress (UNESCO) built in the Neolithic period. Medieval monuments can be found in the capital city of Cagliari. Other cities popular with tourists are Alghero in the south of the island (45,000 inhabitants), Olbia in the north-east of the island (60,000 inhabitants) or the "inland city", Sassari, where there are many sights. (120,000 inhabitants). The National Parks Foresta di Montes in the mountains or the sea Park Marine Protected Area of Tavolara - Punta Coda Cavallo Sardinia has many beaches and the sea water is among the cleanest in European resorts. https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en
Cagliari
Cagliari is the capital of Sardinia. The population is 155,000. Around 420,000 people live in the metropolitan area. The city has a historical character. According to legend, it was founded in the 15th century BC. Preserved landmarks are the Tower of San Pancrazio built in the Middle Ages, San Saturnino Basilica from the 5th century, Church of San Michele, Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria, Cathedral, Old Town Hall and Art Nouveau buildings. A popular beach is Poetto which is 8 km (5 mi) long. https://www.italia.it/en/sardinia/cagliari
Car: 9 km (5,5mi), 15 mins
Bus: 20 mins
Costa Smeralda
Costa Smeralda translates to Emerald Coast. The name is derived from the emerald clear waters here. The sea is surrounded by beautiful cliffs, coves and small beaches, there are many restaurants, boutique hotels. The area is very expensive, real estate on the Emerald Coast is among the most expensive in the world. You can start your trip in the town of Palau. ttps://www.italia.it/en/sardinia/costa-smeralda
Car: 40 km (25 mi), 40 mins
Bus: 1 hour
National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu
This national park was established in 1998. The area is 736 square kilometers. The park is located in the central part of Sardinia from the east coast to the mountain area in the middle of the island. There are breathtaking sea coasts with clear water where dolphins and whales live, forests and lakes, mountain rivers up to high mountains. The highest mountain in Sardinia, Punta La Marmora, 1834 meters high, is located in the park. You can start, for example, in the village of Desulo. https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/park-gulf-orosei-and-gennargentu
