Sardinia - Susie Boulton

"Berlitz Pocket Guide: Sardinia" covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Tourist attractions described include Cagliari's medieval Castello district and museums, the charming towns of Alghero, Bosa, and Castelsardo, the beautiful Maddalena archipelago, and white sandy beaches of Villasimius, Costa Rei, Golfo di Orosei and Costa Verde. You can read about the island's mountainous interior, the offshore islands of San Pietro and Sant' Antioco, the mysterious Bronze Age Su Nuraxi, Santu Antine and Losa nuraghe, as well as the archaeological sites at Nora and Santa Cristina. The book contains background historical information, advice on watersports, shopping, entertainment, as well as the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants, and useful expressions in Italian. There are also special features on topics ranging from the Sa Sartiglia festival to wild horses. Maps show Sassari, Cagliari and Sardinia, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.