Sardinia, Italy, is an island with beautiful beaches, clear water and a long history. An old city in the south, has stone streets, old buildings plus well-known places such as Alghero Castle besides Santa Maria Cathedral. People taste local food at the market and visit museums that show the island's past.
Costa Smeralda Bay has bright blue water but also pale sand. Cliffs and hills surround the bay - people swim, lie in the sun or paddle kayaks into small coves as well as around tiny islands. The bay suits anyone who wants quiet and clean scenery.
Porto Cervo sits on the northwest coast. Visitors walk around the old port, look at yachts along the marina or eat fresh food at cafés by the water. Small streets, old houses and sea-related monuments tell the story of the village's past.
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La Maddalena Island belongs to a UNESCO site. It has calm beaches, rough rocks also unusual animals. The sea around it is protected - people snorkel, dive or rest on the sand. The village has old lanes and simple stone homes that keep Sardinian traditions alive.
Chia Beach lies in the south next to runs for three kilometers of gold sand and blue water. People surf, sail or rest under umbrellas plus eat seafood from nearby huts. Dunes and plants surround the shore - the place suits both rest but also short walks.
From old towns to quiet shores, Sardinia mixes sea views and heritage. Travelers discover small coves, old streets as well as clear water on this large Mediterranean island.
