Archive for the category 'Excursions'

Sardinia is beautiful sea in the popular imagination, the warm sun, summer fun and why not relaxing. But the island has much more to offer, and it seems that the new initiatives that are slowly turning, have the aim of proposing the fascinating Sardinia   routes, designed to explore the territory, tradition and gastronomy island, some very exceptional. The process starts with the rediscovery of known Barbagia and its traditions, which are proving surprisingly still alive, but in recent weeks is the proposal to rediscover and live the beautiful forests sardines.   The project takes its name, open forest, and aims to bring together local and foreign tourists to the wonderful green, often unknown. Routes will show the treasures of nature shy and well hidden. The event that began April 5 will end May 17, and plans to merge environmental beauty, history, gastronomic tours and traditional economy. The institution that promotes the initiative and forestry that will accompany the visitors on Sundays in April and May to explore the forests of Settefratelli. Do not miss the opportunity to participate in organized tours, sales and tastings of local products, short courses in environmental education, nature walks, cave tourism activities, appointments, places of cultural and archaeological interest, with possible visits to the many botanical gardens. There are various exhibitions, book presentations and projections really interesting and inevitable. To better accommodate the flow of tourists to the various hotels and activated numerous farmhouses in the area ready to accommodate visitors with his usual courtesy.

The dates are numerous, include:

- Marganai (Iglesias-Domusnovas-Fluminimaggiore): Sunday 19 April;

- State Forest Pixinamanna (Pula): Sunday, April 26;

- Crastazza-Tepilora (Bitti): Sunday, May 3;

- State Forest Montarbu (Seui): Sunday, May 10;

- State Forest Montes (Orgosolo): Sunday 17 May.

Claudia Zedda

Near Villacidro there are some waterfalls that could be called the most beautiful and fascinating of the island. One that is closer to the village is called Sa Spendula, whose literal translation would mean precisely the waterfall. The precipitous drop of water on rock is certainly a spectacle to be observed in the rainy season, but that the sight could enchant even in other seasons, at night, when the waterfall is on the colors of the sunset, or the manicured artificial lighting. , che in onore di lei, scrisse pure un sonetto, pubblicato sul Capitan Fracassa del 1921. Represents the last jump of the Rio Coxinas and had the honor and prestige to enchant on his trip to Sardinia in 1882 the famous poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, who in her honor, also wrote a sonnet, published in the din of Capitan 1921.

, altri due gioielli Also in the district Villacidro, nestled in the protected area of Monti Mannu, two other jewels natural. Hidden in the undergrowth, between the Mediterranean holm oak and framed by the intense fragrance of flowers and nature are two waterfalls. . To pool Irgas and Muru Mannu. Both are reachable by following paths that offer more or less uneven, their conclusion stunning views. And 'the case of the path 113, which embarked leads to a clearing from which you can see the waterfall pool Irgas. She threw herself before a deep pool with a jump of 45 meters. While following the path you will come to 109 Muru Mannu. The trail is strongly recommended for the rainy season due to the presence of several fords. The jump increased the waterfall is 70 meters sandwiched between two sheer cliffs. At his feet surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation and holly, a beautiful little lake.

Claudia Zedda