Costa Smeralda Rally 2008

27th Edition of the Costa Smeralda Rally, 8yh test of the Italian Rally Championship also valid for the World Rally Trophy. Even this year with great anticipation and enthusiasm started in Porto Cervo one of the most important and resonant events of the summer season and sports of the island. There we 69 crews who have dealt in a full race on earth.

733.35 km divided into two main stages and 12 special tests that amounted to 150.38 Km. A large crowd of spectators, fans or not, took part in the opening ceremony of this sporting event in Piazza Risorgimento in Arzachena. The headquarters of the competition were set up in Olbia, at the Molo Brin. The first stage saw competitors engaged in the Nuorese area and the second one in Gallura.

The Tuscan Paolo Andreucci in pairs with Anna Andreuss from Friuli, with the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX RalliArt Italy, have dominated and won the competition.

From the sea to the mountains. There are several areas in the north-west of Sardinia that the race has affected, both coastal and internal. An ideal thing for lovers of this sport and also for the curious to see some of the most fascinating places in Sardinia. A way to live together sport and nature, immersed in an exciting mix of scenery, sights, tastes and smells that give all authenticity to this land.

Porto Corallo

In the region of Gerrei located in the south-west of Sardinia, part of the municipality of Villaputzu, is Porto Corallo named like this around the sixteenth century because its sea bottom was rich in coral formations.

The white beach of Porto Corallo is reached from the town in a few minutes. It is dominated, like many other ports and maritime locations of the island, by a warning Spanish tower built in stone and surrounded by Mediterranean scrub. To the north, about 25 km, are the town of Quirra and its homonymous beach, whereas to the south the beautiful beaches of Costa Rei: Foce of Flumendosa, beach of San Giovanni, a few miles from Muravera: beaches Le Saline, Cristolaxedu, Colostrie and Ferraxi.

Close to Porto Corallo, beyond the charming landscape, there are many interesting sites of archaeological and historical importance. During the Nuragic era the place was part of Cagliari, and became property of Visconti in the Early Middle Ages until the arrival of the Pisans who settled in the nearby castle of Quirra and reigned on all the surrounding territories. Built around the year 1200 on a formation of limestone, the Castle of Quirra had indeed served to protect the area from attacks. At his feet it is still possible to see the church of San Nicola in late-Romanesque style dating from the thirteenth century, and to the east, the ruins of the castle of Gibas.

Aglientu Summer Festival 2008

The festival is the result of collaboration of the Arts and Culture Commitee and the pro-loco Aglientu, which together organize this event dedicated to music copyright, jazz and blues, and traditional Sardinian's flavours. The edition of 2008, celebrated on the 18, 19 and 20 August, had as guests: Paolo Bonfanti Band, The Blues Wild Cats Blues Band, Attenti Al Gorilla, Umberto Fiorentino, Fabio Zeppetella and Funk Project. The duo Umberto Fiorentino and Fabio Zeppetella hold on the evening of August 20, a free master / stage for all guitarists who wanted to participate. Everything in the three days was be accompanied by tastings of fine cheeses and meats of the area; pennette allo scoglio, red and white wine and passiti wines, and finally Sardinians' sweets. For those who wanted to take this opportunity to enjoy the natural setting and the splendid natural corner of Aglientu host of the event to spend a few days of relaxation, they could stay in one of the many hotels or b & b in the area and visit the beautiful beaches of Vignola Mare and Portobello. The town is also near the most famous seaside resorts locations of the province of Olbia-Tempio, Maddalena and Lavezzi, reachable by car in a short time.

Golf in Sardinia

A beautiful and fun way to know Sardinia is to come to play golf. There are several greens on the island that for years have attracted thousands of fans to spend a holiday of sport and discovery of traditions, natural beauties and the flavors of the most beautiful island in the Mediterranean.

Is Molas
Is Molas was founded in 1975, located in south western coast of Sardinia is one of the most famous greens of the island. The golf course has 18-holes par 72. There is 9-hole field par 36. The centre has a clubhouse and a hotel for those who want to stay close to the field to enjoy the golf full time. The field is located 40 minutes away from the airport of Cagliari.

Is Arenas
It was designed by Robert van Hagge and founded in 1999, the golf course Is Arenas is located in the province of Oristano. The field, considered by experts as one of the most beautiful is an 18-hole par 72. The green is located in a beautiful area near the sea and with spacing sand dunes and forests that make it particularly impressive. It is an hour's drive away from the airport of Cagliari.