Holiday ideas Sardinia: Slow Tourism for more relax in contact with natiure

16

May

2019

Certainly, the western coast of Sardinia with locations such as Porto Alabe and S’Archittu and authentic villages such as Tresnuraghes and Riola Sardo is less touristy than other coastal areas with such famous seaside resorts as Chia, Villasimius, Costa Rei, Barisardo, Orosei, San Teodoro, Alghero and Costa Smeralda, but that also makes the difference if you are looking for experiential holidays and want to slow-down. Slow tourism wants to promote tourism in lesser known areas and regions in Italy.

Sea views in the south west

Experiential Holidays in Sardinia – Discover the still unknown west coast of the holiday island

Porto Alabe and S’Archittu, located directly on the sea and with beautiful beaches, are inconspicuous and surely better known by locals than by tourists from abroad. You can not expect luxury here like on the Costa Smeralda, but these places are slowly awaken from their slumber and offer now apartments and holiday homes, classic B&Bs and family-run small hotels.

Tresnuraghes (south of Bosa) and Riola Sardo (west of Oristano), two villages not directly on the sea, give a more realistic insight into life in Sardinia. With their restaurants, bars, shops, agriturismi and hotels open all year round, they are ideal for round-trips, active cycling holidays, a gourmet trip (from slow tourism to slow food).

Further excursion tips for the west coast between Riola Sardo and Tresnuraghes

Near Paulilatino and near the pilgrim church of Santa Cristina, in a picturesque olive grove is a prehistoric place with a fountain shrine and nuraghic ruins.
The village of Santa Lussurgiu was built on a volcanic crater. Approximately 2 km from the outskirts and surrounded by cork oaks there is the waterfall Cascata Sos Molinos. Here you will find the famous red-furred cattles (Bue Rosso), known for their delicate meat throughout Sardinia and considered to be a culinary highlight of the island.
The village San Leonardo di Siete Fuentes with numerous mineral springs and a small Romanesque-Pisan church
all the beaches between Mari Ermi (not far away from Riola Sardo) and Porto Alabe are worth a visit, from south to north: Is Arutas, Mari Ermi, S’Arena Scoada, Putzu Idu, Sa Rocca Tunda, Is Arenas, S’Archittu and Porto Alabe
The stone arch S’Archittu, from which the brave ones jump into the crystal clear sea. This natural bridge has a height of about 15m.
Culinary delights include the region’s Malvasia dessert wine and the tasty Pecorino cheese produced in Macomer