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Amid the flat plains of Sardinia, Italy, stands a well-preserved nuraghe. Next to it, sits a small Romanesque-Byzantine church with mysterious origins. It’s not clear when exactly it was built or by whom. It is at least 1000 years old, and has served several purposes throughout its life. Besides employing stones that are clearly recycled from the o...

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Sardinia, the second-largest island in the Mediterranean, is a gem that promises an extraordinary lifestyle. Nestled between Italy, Spain, and the North African coast, Sardinia offers a blend of enchanting landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture.  Sardinia boasts some of the most stunning landscapes in the Mediterranean. The island is renowne...

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The Carnival of Mamoiada in Sardinia is a unique cultural event that recounts the traditions and origins of a people, but it is also a moment of conviviality and unity. There is no shortage of food stands with typical local sweets and cannonau wine in the streets of the village. The traditional event of the Carnival of Mamoiada in Sardinia is among...

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The story of velvet is one of timeless luxury, adaptability, and durability. Its name, stemming from the Latin term vellus meaning “fleece,” pays homage to the fabric’s defining feature: a dense, soft pile that creates a uniquely plush texture and visually appealing sheen. This characteristic made velvet a coveted material since its earliest days....

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The name velvet comes from the Latin “vellus”, due to the characteristic dense pile on the right side of the fabric. Originally produced in the East, its use spread among the wealthier classes of the West in the 13th century. Velvet began to be produced in Italy in the 1500s, a time when a clear distinction was made between fabrics for clothing and...

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RENTING AN INFLATABLE MOTORBOAT AND cruising the Baunei Coast is a great way to enjoy the many pristine beaches, electric-blue waters, and snorkeling areas that make this corner of Sardinia such a summertime destination. Most boaters, however, zip right past Grotta del Fico. This 800,000-year-old coastal cave system, which winds through a sheer lim...

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Nuoro is a town located in Central Sardinia in Italy. Nuoro is a typical Sardinian town, located in the mountains with panoramic views across the region. It wasn’t until 1927 that the population of Nuoro picked up, till then it had barely any population. However, even then it was still an urban town in comparison to the towns and villages situated...

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The Province of Nuoro is situated in east-central Sardinia. Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea on its east, it is bordered by the Provinces of Sassari and Olbia-Tempio on its north, by the Province of Oristano in the west, and the Provinces of Cagliari and Ogliastra to its south. It spreads out for 1,519 square miles (16.3% of Sardinian territory) and...

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In the small Sardinian town of Nuoro, there are very few people who still know how to make what many say is the rarest type of pasta in Italy and perhaps the whole world… Su filindeu (in Sardinian dialect), and in Italian, Fili di Dio, can be translated as either wires, yarns or threads of God. You might think of this pasta as the elevated and rare...

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