Sardinia

The beaches of Sardinia are some of the cleanest and least crowded in the whole of Italy. Cagliari is the capital city, which is a good starting point to explore other parts of the island. The National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari has prehistoric tombs and many more different artefacts from the Punic and Roman periods. Costa Smeralda is a resort known as a place of luxury and comfort, not great for budget tourists, but interesting as a short stop. The inland city of Nuoro is a perfect place from which you can enjoy the Gennargentu Mountains and enjoy the 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.