Sardinia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island of Italy
About Sardinia
Sardinia is the only region in Italy of Hercynian origin, and the southwest of the island is even older (Cambrian). The mineral riches of Sardinia are the consequence of heavy hydrothermalism during the Permo-Triassic. As in the rest of HercynianEurope, erosion has taken its toll since the orogeny and has reduced elevations considerably. 30 million years ago, the Sardinia-Corsica block started to detach from mainland Spain and tilted toward its present position. The island is aseismic and non-volcanic. Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea (24,090 km[9300 sq mi]); onlySicilyis larger. In addition to spectacular beaches, the island has many beautiful mountain vistas. The island's interior is dominated by the Gennargentu Range, culminating at the highest elevation in
Where to Eat in Sardinia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Culurgiones
- 🍴Fainé
- 🍴Fruit and Vegetables
- 🍴Malloreddus
- 🍴Mediterranean fish
- 🍴Pecorino
Sardinia Travel Guide Sections
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