Sardinia is not made only of fine sandy beaches and crystal-clear water. El Faro Hotel has picked for you the best options as to what to see besides the sea in Sardinia with the whole family.
There are many wonderful spots to see in Sardinia besides the sea such as its typical hamlets and towns, archaeological sites and brushstrokes of pristine vegetation where you will find views to get lost into and fascinating nuances to savor to the fullest.
Alghero
Nicknamed Sardinia’s Barceloneta for its many remnants of Catalan culture, Alghero is a mix of history, culture, art and folklore. Its historic ancient fortified city center awaits you with its quaint alleys, typical shops and churches with rich and artistic vestments such as the Cattedrale dell’Immacolata Concezione (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception).
Bosa
The colorful village of Bosa is located at an hour’s drive from Alghero. It is a hilltop town characterized by small colorful houses that seem to paint the entire landscape with bewitching colors. This village is a rainbow palette that deserves your visit.
Nuraghi
Sardinia’s imposing stone structures are a distinctive icon of the island. Their history fades into Sardinia’s ancient past and continues to fascinate thousands of tourists each year. The Villaggio Palmavera, an archaeological gem waiting to be discovered, is located near the hotel. It is a Nuragic site consisting of two center towers and more than fifty huts that have preserved well to this day.
Hiking the Gennargentu
This mountain range is located in the heart of Sardinia and is cloaked in centuries-old forests that are home to a wide variety of flora, fauna and wilderness. Gennargentu is a destination that offers ever-changing hues according to the season and offers must-see trails and routes for mountain lovers and hikers.
Su Sterru (the Abyss)
This is one of the deepest chasms in Europe. It is a 270-meter chasm located in Ogliastra and it is one of the must-see destinations in Sardinia besides the sea.
Tharros
Tharros is an archaeological site and a magical history-filled spot by the sea located on the west coast of Sardinia. It is a very ancient city originally established by the Phoenicians and it is a fascinating open-air museum where ancient relics have proudly withstood the sea wind for centuries.
S’Archittu
This is a postcard-perfect site where the pale colors of the rock and light blues of the sea come together to create a unique landscape. In the tiny coastal hamlet of S’Archittu you can admire an iconic arch-shaped rock that has been shaped by sea and wind framing a cozy little beach. The result of nature’s artistic streak.
Medieval castles
Sardinia’s hinterland is home to many medieval castles that have reached us well-preserved. Castelsardo castle located in the charming medieval hamlet bearing its same name, Casteldoria in the outskirts of Sassari, Chiaramonti in Northern Sardinia and the fascinating Burgos and Pedres fortresses with their own tales to be told.
Romanesque churches
Sardinia’s hinterland is dotted with many religious art gems. You can visit masterpieces such as Santissima Trinità di Saccargia and Nostra signora di Tergu, ancient buildings surrounded by Sardinian hinterland’s vegetation in which to find exclusive art treasures.
Sardinia is an area rich in beauty and wonderful landscapes. Here you can enjoy exclusive experiences such as hiking or boating tours and be captivated by the wilderness of its seas and mountains.
