The Rough Guide to Sardinia (Travel Guide eBook) (eBook)

Practical travel guide to Sardinia featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Sardinia, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Sardinia, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip.The Rough Guide to Sardinia covers:Cagliari, the Southwest, Campidano, La Marmilla and Sarrabus, Oristano and around, Alghero and the Northwest Coast, Sassari and around, Gallura, and Nuoro and OgliastraInside this travel guide you'll find:RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLERExperiences selected for every kind of trip to Sardinia, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Sassari to family activities in child-friendly places, like La Marmilla or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Cagliari.PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPSEssential pre-departure information including Sardinia entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.TIME-SAVING ITINERARIESCarefully planned routes covering the best of Sardinia give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGEClear structure within each sightseeing chapter includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCALTips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for wine tasting, eating out and sunbathing.HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISSRough Guides' rundown of Campidano, Sarrabus, Oristano, and Alghero's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Sardinia, even in a short time.HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWSWrittenby Rough Guides' expert authorswith a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, to help to find the best places in Sardinia, matching different needs.BACKGROUND INFORMATIONComprehensive'Contexts' chapter features fascinating insights into Sardinia, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHYFeatures inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Cathedral of St. Mary and St. Cecilia and the spectacular Porto Pollo.COLOUR-CODED MAPPINGPractical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in Alghero and the Northwest Coast and Nuoro and Ogliastra, and many more locations in Sardinia, reduce need to go online.USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUTWith helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.