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The cycle of Sardinian is interspersed with a large quantity of food and wine festivals to nature and festivals that attract religious principles, which make the solitary island popular destination not only in fiery summers, but in all seasons, the desire shared by many today , to be able to appreciate in all aspects of known and unknown, that they belong. Surprises the eye of the foreigner Sardinian carnival and festivities that are connected to it. According to tradition starts from January 17, the feast of St. Anthony Abbot, and lasts until Ash Wednesday. What I find surprising is the variety of celebrations, which also change substantially from area to area. Every village has its own mask and its own carnival. What for charm, color and rhythm excels over others is perhaps the one that is celebrated in Mamoiada, where the famous Mamuthones accompanied by loud Issohadores perpetrators before the eager eyes of those present, the most ancient battle that Sardinia has ever known. And many see in this clash between bad and famine, represented by Mamuthones and their bells, and among the younger and more colorful Issohadores, representatives of Good and Abundance that stifles Poverty. The masks in question will make a fine show in various occasions, but it certainly will not have overshadowed the celebrations held in late August Muravera, where at the end of August, will attend the summer carnival. Masks from every corner of the island parade the principal streets of the country, having fun and surprise of those present. (Maskaras). Spring Festival is the one that now is celebrated for centuries in Cagliari, which celebrates the exploits of Sant'Efisio, through the intercession of which the city was in a remote time now, freed from the scourge of the plague. It 'a festival of colors, costumes and music, even if the stain remains the religious character, who knows his start on 1 May. The summer opens with a tasty feast of cherries, held in Burcei, where it grows a sweet fruit, big and juicy. You will have the opportunity to know not only the delicacy of the red country but also its typical products offered for tastings, and its distinctive handicrafts. The date is set for early June. Finally, the autumn full of festivities, held everyone in the loop of Autumn in Barbagia, among which stands out for festivals influx of tourists to Milis and its wines. Participate in a tender, which will be elected at the end of the novel Prince of the year. Tourists as well as tasting the wines of Sardinia will know the kitchen area as well as crafts. There will be opportunities to visit not only the natural beauty surrounding the village but also various exhibitions, permanent or temporary staged for the enjoyment of visitors.

And this is just a taste of what Sardinia has to offer. To know how much more there is to discover visited www.sagradegliagrumi.it.

Claudia Zedda

Sant'Antioco is an island 's Sulcis archipelago, which stretches for nearly 109kmq, the only town on the island are Sant'Antioco and Calasetta. The island is a portrait of cities in other time, visiting it seems that time is never past: managing the city has run a family-like atmosphere, and although some of the modern technologies is far removed from these patterns of life of inhabitants, peace that reigns on the island does not make them miss even to visitors.

Magnificent beaches of the island, usually uncrowded and seabed will be really interesting excursion diving, among all remember: the beach of Maladroxia, not far from the town, beach Coa 'and Quaddus, characterized by rocks white, similar and also the beach of Cape Sperone, not far from the town, and close to a tower in Spain. Surrounded by reefs however, is the beach of Cala Sabon, formed by the accumulation transported by rivers flowing into, and the beach of Cala Lunga, a bay with white sand. The ponds that can be found on the island, home to several species of water birds including pink flamingos, egrets and gulls, and even here the Eleonora's Falcon breeds in summer.

Sant'Antioco
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