Sardinia, one of the great prizes of the Mediterranean, was fought over by the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Spanish and Austrians before ending up as part of the unified Italy. It bears traces of all these cultures - plus thousands of prehistoric stone dwellings called nuraghi. These days it is equally popular with the jet set and with rock climbers, sailers and wind-surfers. With so much going on, you need a detailed guide, and the "Eyewitness Travel Guide" provides everything you could wish for, from hotel and restaurant recommendations to detailed maps and tips on the best local cheeses. You'll find cutaways and floor-plans of all the major sights, walks, scenic routes and thematic tours. Whether you wish to explore the beautiful old quarter at Alghero or soak-up some sun on the fashionable beaches of Costa Smeralda, this updated and expanded edition is indispensable.
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'A pleasurable read with ravishing photography plus maps and plans of supreme quality.' The Observer 'Accurate and informative text and some stunning local photography.' Amazon Reader review
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This review is from: Sardinia (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (Paperback)
I went to school in Rome for a semester, and during a four day weekend I decided to go to Sardinia b/c I saw some pics of it on the 'net and it looked and sounded awesome. As I read this book I became very excited at all the cool things one could do and see.The book listed many of the best beaches, festivals, scenery, and archaeological sites of the island. It was very hard to decide what I should do first!
The book was a huge help and gave me lots of great ideas. However, I did have some trouble finding some of the things mentioned in the book, despite what seemed like very detailed directions. That may have had more to do with the very old and poorly maintained roads and signs than the book though. I have found some pictures online of places that I don't think were mentioned in the book that I want to see the next time I go, so I wouldn't rely exclusively on one source when planning your trip.
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Very informative. Sites, restaurants, beaches -- great descriptions that actually matched the locations. Highly recommend this book.
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reliable and concise as usual,
This review is from: Sardinia (Eyewitness Travel Guides) (Paperback)
Sardinia travel guide is as good, clear and concise as all the DK travel guides. It is ideal for those tourists who do not have the time to learn a long history, or simply do not want to do so. Ratio of photos/texts is perfect, maps are clear not filled with useless details. Quality of paper again is ideal, so can take it out from and put it back to your bag 100 times a day without transforming it into a pellet.
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THIS GUIDE HELPS you get the most from your visit to Sardinia, providing expert recommendations as well as detailed practical information. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Pietro, Santa Maria, Porto Torres, Town Hall, Costa Smeralda, San Francesco, Santa Teresa, Nostra Signora, San Nicola, Via Roma, Santa Giusta, Grazia Deledda, Santo Stefano, Pro Loco, Cala Gonone, Giuseppe Garibaldi, San Michele, Santa Gilla, Santa Caterina, Apr Oct, Ente Provinciale, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Santa Lucia, Sale Porcus, San Salvatore Browse Sample Pages:
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THIS GUIDE HELPS you get the most from your visit to Sardinia, providing expert recommendations as well as detailed practical information. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Pietro, Santa Maria, Porto Torres, Town Hall, Costa Smeralda, San Francesco, Santa Teresa, Nostra Signora, San Nicola, Via Roma, Santa Giusta, Grazia Deledda, Santo Stefano, Pro Loco, Cala Gonone, Giuseppe Garibaldi, San Michele, Santa Gilla, Santa Caterina, Apr Oct, Ente Provinciale, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Santa Lucia, Sale Porcus, San Salvatore Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Front Flap | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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