Had enough of the beaches in Sardinia and Algerho?
August 28, 2008
Okay we know that not everyone wants to spend every waking hour on the beach in Sardinia. So what else could you do on this beautiful island. One place to try is the very popular tourist hand out - the Forest of Is Cannoneris. Renowned for widely for its animals and exotic plants and flowers so much so it is regarded as one of the richest forests in the sulcitana area. It is very common to sight one of Sardinia’s deer and other local animals of the area. The forest can be accessed from is primary and
secondary tracks thanks to a system of well signposted trails to aid the day trip or more serious wildlife enthusiast. The forest itself is HUGE and covers over 4768 hectares.
Is Cannoneris is located in the municipalities of Pula, Domus de Maria and Villa San Pietro. The forest is ploughed by lots of tractoes which seasonal watercourses flow. The main water courses are: Mitza su Filisargiu, Rio Isca de Crapitta, Canale de su Marigosu, Riu Sa Truba and Sa Para, Riu su Pizianti, and Canale Medau Angiu.
Activities
The forest can be travelled around along principal and secondary routes (some paths or mule tracks) thanks to a system of well signposted trails to aid the excursionist. You can easily go trekking and on long walks.
Fore more information speak to the chief forrest official Venanzio Basciu: tel. 320 4331065 - 070 9270285, fax 070 927025
Enjoy these local dishes
August 23, 2008
Sardinia and Alghero are both famous for their delicious local dishes. One of the must try being – malloreddus. This is typical pasta made from semolina wheat, eggs, water and salt and seasoned with a great tomato sauce infused with sausages and fresh pecorino. We would also recommend that your taste buds enjoy the sumptuous culurgiones. This is another type of pasta but it is stuffed with potato, mint and pecorino, delicately seasoned with basil.
Among the main courses, we must mention Su Porcheddu, the typical suckling pig, loved by locals and tourists alike. Sardinians love meat!! Make sure you try the lamb stews seasoned with a delicious sauce made from chopped dried tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. The Cordula with peas is a fantastic dish: is none other than the lamb’s intestine in olive oil with garlic and parsley and then cooked in a pot with water and peas.
Sardinian Desserts: pardulas, small cakes stuffed with fresh ricotta, or bianchittus, meringues, cakes very light derived from simple ingredients such as almonds, sugar and egg white.
For digestive purposes!! Immediately after the meal, you should order a Mirto, the Sardinian drink of choice made from Myrtle berries.
The festival of Santa Maria and Honey
August 18, 2008
What is it? The festival of Saint Mary from the 14th to 22nd August and the Honey Festival from the 30th - 31st.
Where abouts? Guspini
If you are looking for things to do in Sardina just now then you should give these a try.
The festival of Santa Maria has great heritage and very imporant in this area. Three guesses what the honey festival celebrates - you got it - the honey production in the area.
More information can be found from:
Info: Pres. The Committee of Santa Maria, Sig.Vargiu John 3332589006; Ass. Renato Cherchi / Municipality of Guspini - via Don Minzioni 10, Guspini - Tel. 070 9760 Cell.3355797943
Pres. Guspini Pro Loco Rossella Dessì via San Nicholas 17 Guspini-Tel. 070 970384 Cell. 3383316533
Car Hire Offers: Alghero
August 16, 2008
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