Castelsardo (Sardinia)

Panoramic view of Castelsardo, Sardinia

Castelsardo harbor

Panoramic view of Castelsardo

Castelsardo is a town in Sardinia, Italy, located in the northwest of the island within the Province of Sassari, at the east end of the Gulf of Asinara. Archaeological excavations have showed the human presence in the area of Castelsardo since pre-Nuragic and Nuragic times, as well as during the Roman domination in Sardinia.

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Ivo Pirisi longevity expert
Longevity Expert Dr. Ivo Pirisi on Life Beyond the Blue Zone Buzz

Writer Gia Marie Amella recently lunched with leading Sardinian longevity expert Dr. Ivo Pirisi, who broke down blue zone myths, Mediterranean diet misconceptions and why we shouldn’t be “maniacal” about developing Sardinia’s tourism market. 

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Su Componidori at Sa Sartiglia di Oristano
Unmasking Sa Sartiglia, Sardinia’s Carnival-Season Race to the Star

An otherworldly festival with masked knights, maiden seamstresses and double-edged scepters, Oristano’s signature Carnival celebration is a race back in time with a coveted tin star as its prize.

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Property of Palazzo Doglio
Palazzo Doglio: Liberty-Style Sardinian Luxury With a Regenerative Twist

Palazzo Doglio’s marbled interiors, gastronomic leanings and lively onsite piazza commingle for a memorable stay in sun-soaked Cagliari.

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The coins number at least 30,000 and potentially up to 50,000
Enormous Deposit of Ancient Coins Discovered off Northeastern Coast of Sardinia

At least 30,000 (and potentially up to 50,000) ancient Roman coins have been recovered in Sardinia after a recreational diver alerted authorities of spotting “something metallic.”

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Aerial view of the coast of Sardinia
Low-Cost Carrier Ryanair Cuts Flights to Sardinia and Sicily, Criticizing New Italian Directive

Low-cost carrier Ryanair announced an 8% reduction in flights to and from Sardinia this winter, with similar changes in the pipeline for Sicily.

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Recipes From Sardinia

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Chocolate Truffles: Cioccolatini di Fregula Sarda

Unique chocolate truffles using Sardinian Fregula pasta that are seriously easy to make 

Recipes
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Fregula con Arselle: Tiny Sardinian Pasta with Clams

Our recipe of the week is made with "fregula", similar to couscous but with a more toothsome bite. This grain is typical to Sardinia and best serves with a delicious clam sauce. 

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Flights from Rome to Sardinia

Does anyone know if RyanAir is the only airline that flies from Rome to Sardinia, direct.

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@kerenchernizon asks:

Hi, I am starting the process of building a simple minimalist studio space in Sardegna (no interiors walls, no bathroom and just a small kitchen) and I am looking for a good and trustworthy Geometra. I was wondering if anyone here had a good experience and could recommend one.

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