Cadogan Guides Sardinia

The splendidly isolated Italian island of Sardinia is a place where history and geography have conspired to create a world apart. The luxury playground of the Aga Khan's Costa Smeralda steals the headlines, but the Cadogan guide reveals the true Sardinia: a mysterious Bronze Age civilization that has left fascinating monuments dotted in profusion throughout rugged landscapes infused with the scent of myrtle and thyme. Added to this are sugar-soft beaches on a turquoise sea, lagoons of pink flamingos, the Sards' unique culture with village festivals and ancient, haunting polyphonic music, and an unusual and wide-ranging cuisine with plenty of good strong red wine. This fully update 2nd edition contains practical travel advice; over 250 hand-picked places to stay; over 300 restaurants, bars & cafes; 30 maps and site plans; color touring-map section; stunning color photography; the best beaches and the pick of ancient sites. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 308 pages, color photos, maps)Facaros, Dana is the author of 'Cadogan Guides Sardinia' with ISBN 9781860118616 and ISBN 1860118615.