25 Interesting, Helpful & Fun Facts About Sardinia in Italy

25 Interesting, Helpful & Fun Facts About Sardinia in Italy
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#1. Geography.

Much of the island is sandy beaches, together with a mountainous and rugged landscape.

#2. National Parks.

National parkland covers about a quarter of the island.

#3. A Brief History of Sardinia.

Many cultures have ruled, including the Nuragic civilisation, Phoenicians, Romans, and Barbarians.

#4. The Economy.

Most Sardinians are employed in the service sectors

#5. The Provinces of Sardinia.

The island is divided into 4 provinces, and one Metropolitan City.

#6. The Population.

A population of just over 1.6 million people.

#7. The Capital City of Sardinia.

Cagliari is the capital city.

#8. The Language.

Sardinian is spoken by the minority.

#9. Sardinia’s Name and its People.

The name derives from Hyksos’, a tribe that invaded Sardinia, and ‘nusa’ which means island.

#10. Mountain Ranges.

The highest peak, at over 1,800m high is Punta La Marmora

#11. The Climate.

A Mediterranean climate.

#12. The Sea and the Coastline.

There are more than two-hundred beaches.

#13. The Nuraghi.

Archaeological sites, being cone-shaped stone towers.

#14. The Land of Shepherds.

Sardinia is known as ‘The Land of Shepherds’.

#15. Airports.

There are 3 airports: Alghero; Cagliari; and Olbia.

#16. Getting Around Sardinia.

There’s no motorway on the island!

#17. James Bond Loves Sardinia!

Roger Moore driving a Lotus Esprit out of the sea, took place on Sardinia’s Romazzino beach.

#18. All Good Things Come to an End.

Local folklore refers to The Femmina Accabadora, who effectively applied euthanasia to help suffering people to die.

#19. Sardinia is a Big Producer of Cork.

About 20,000 tons of cork is produced each year.

#20. Jewellery.

Red coral jewellery is made in Sardinia.

#21. Places to See.

(1) Asinara…. home to over 100 wild albino donkeys.
(2) The Big Sand Dunes of Piscinas.
(3) Caves and Grottos.
(4) The Gorrupo Canyon….. one of the deepest canyons in Europe.
(5) The Emerald Coast is the most expensive location in Europe.
(6) Lake Omodeo – it’s the 9th largest lake in Italy.

#22. The Flag of Sardinia.

The Sardinian flag shows four heads representing Moorish kings defeated in combat.

#23. People, Music and the Arts.

Well-known people born in, or with a family connection, include:

(1) The famous presenter, model and actress Elisabetta Canalis.
(2) The famous Italian international footballer, Gianfranco Zola.
(3) The boxer, Joe Calzaghe, whose father Enzo is from Sardinia; and
(4) The jockey, Frankie Dettori, who was born in Milan of Sardinian parents.

#24. The Food.

(1) Su Porch’ay’ddu, a roast suckling pig that’s cooked on a spit.

(2) Pecorino Sardo, a local cheese made from sheep’s milk.

(3) Pecora in Cappotto, a mutton stew, made with potatoes in a rich broth of meat and wild herbs.

(4) Bottarga – this is a fish delicacy that’s similar to anchovies.

(5) Carasau, a wafer-thin light and crispy bread.

(6) Sardines, the popular oily fish, are named after Sardinia.

(7) Casu Marzu, a local delicacy cheese full of maggots!

#25. The Wine, Beer and Liqueur.

Sardinia produces less wine than any other Italian region.

Sardinia has the highest consumption of beer per capita.

Mirto is the local liqueur, made from myrtle.

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