A bewitching isle set adrift just off the coast of Italy, Sardinia boasts rugged mountains, wooded valleys and carpets of wild flowers which give way to picturesque, isolated coves and glorious sandy beaches. The sun-drenched shores are surrounded by delightful little harbours complete with colourful fishing boats bobbing in the gently lapping waters of the Mediterranean. Sardinia's undeniable natural beauty is as yet untouched and untainted by the ravages of tourism and industry, making it an idyllic island retreat. Owing to its central location, successive civilizations have swept across the island, from the Romans to the Genoans to the most recent visitors, the Catalonians. Each of these groups have left behind a little bit of history, adding to the unique patchwork that is Sardinian culture - Roman ruins, Pisan churches and Baroque architecture.
