Insight Guides Sardinia (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Insight Guides

Overview

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Sardinia, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the hedonistic Costa Verde, the otherworldly Neptune's Grotto and hidden cultural gems like the Catalan atmosphere of Alghero and the wild coastline of the Golfo di Orosei. Insight Guide Sardinia is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the mysterious nuraghic relics, to discovering the wild mountains by trekking in the Sopramonte and Ogliastra. In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on wildlife, festivals and folklore, all written by local experts Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781786718280
Publisher:	Apa Publications
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Insight Guides Series
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Best of Sardinia 6

The Rugged Jewel 17

The Sardinian Character 19

The Sardinian Language 23

History & features

Decisive Dates 26

From Prehistory to the 12th Century 29

The Struggle for Identity 39

The Shaping of Sardinia Today 47

A Wild Landscape 57

Sardinian Wildlife 64

Festivals, Folklore and Music 67

Traditional Arts and Craftwork 75

Costume and Jewellery 76

Food and Drink 79

Shepherds and Pecorino 85

Places

Introduction 93

Cagliari 99

Cagliari to Arbatax 113

Golfo Di Orosei to Olbia 122

Costa Smeralda 133

Gallura and the North 138

Sassari 151

Alghero to Oristano 159

Rock of Ages: Sardinia's Karst Caves 164

The Southwest 183

The Art of the Murales 196

The Barbagia 199

La Festa or La Sagra 206

Travel tips

Transport

Getting There 224

By Air 224

By Rail 224

By Sea 224

By Coach/Bus 224

By Road 225

Getting Around 225

To and from the Airport 225

Public Transport 225

Private Transport 226

A-Z

Accommodation 227

Admission Charges 227

Budgeting for Your Trip 228

Children 228

Climate 228

Crime and Safety 228

Customs Regulations 228

Disabled Travellers 228

Eating Out 229

Electricity 229

Embassies and Consulates 229

Environmental Organisations 230

Etiquette 230

Festivals 230

Health and Medical Care 231

Internet 232

LGBTQ Travellers 232

Maps 232

Media 232

Money 233

Opening Hours 233

Postal Services 233

Religious Services 233

Shopping 233

Smoking 233

Tax 233

Telephones 234

Toilets 234

Tourist Information 234

Tour Operators and Travel Agents 234

Visas and Passports 234

Language

Basic Communication 235

Greetings 235

Telephone Calls 235

In the Hotel 235

Eating Out 236

Bar Snacks and Drinks 236

In a Restaurant 236

Menu Decoder 237

Sightseeing 238

At the Shops 238

Types of Shops 239

Travelling 239

Transport 239

Road Signs 239

At the Airport 239

At the Station 239

Directions 240

On the Road 240

Tourist Signs 240

Health 240

Further Reading

General Reading 241

Other Insight Guides 241

Maps

Sardinia 94

Cagliari 96

Cagliari to Arbatax 114

Golfo di Orosei to Olbia 124

Costa Smeralda 134

Gallura and the North 140

Sassari 152

Alghero to Oristano 160

The Southwest 184

The Barbaggia 200

Inside front cover Sardinia

Inside back cover Cagliari

Legend

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