Every year thousand of tourists plan a trip to Sardinia considering only its wonderful coasts that make it one of the most suggestive islands to the world. When they come to Sardinia for their beach holidays, they discover that beyond the beaches and the terrific sea there other aspects that deserve to be known.
The capital city of the island, Cagliari, is one of the possible destinations for a cultural tour to discover southern Sardinia. The richness of its history, witnessed by several archaeological sites of the Roman age, the historical districts dating back to the Medieval times, the seafront with its characteristic limestone cliff called "La Sella del Diavolo" (The Devil Saddle), the salt flats declared protected areas populated by spectacular flamingos, create an unique and fascinating ensemble.
The popular and religious traditions reach their maximum splendour with the celebrations in honour of Sant’Efisio, the Patron Saint, and every 1st of May the streets come alive thanks to this procession. People of Cagliari, in respect of an ancient vote, thank this way the Saint that did save them by the plague during the year 1652.
The food tradition is based on simple dishes mainly inspired by the sea. The restaurants and taverns in the Marina, close to the city harbour, preserve and offer still today old fishermen recipes such as “la minestra di fregola con arselle” (a soup made with a typical Sardinian pasta and clams), “la burrida” (small fishes marinaded in a nuts sauce), “lo scabecciu” (made with fried small mullets marinaded with tomato sauce and vinegar).
During the winter months it is particularly appreciated the tasting of the sea urchins, served raw with white wine and bread in the small taverns along the Poetto beach. It is a pleasant break during the nice winter walks on the sea shore.
Cagliari offers to its visitors nice mini-hotels and bed&breakfasts with a good quality and rates. The more suggestive are located in the historic city center or in the seafront.
Luca Frau
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