On the small, sandy and mountainous island of Sardinia, researchers have found there are nearly 10 times more centenarians per capita than in the United States. They labeled it the first blue zone, an area or region of the world where people live significantly longer-than-average lives.

There are now a number of blue zones around the globe, but with Sardinia being the first, it is one of the most well-known. Here’s a peek at the island’s longevity secrets.