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Work may ennoble man, but it tires the body and mind. The hustle and bustle of everyday life transports us into a whirlwind of stress. The rush leaves us no time to reconnect with ourselves or to regain a good mental and physical balance. But this is also important and essential in order to get back to doing our jobs well. However, a holiday does not necessarily require sunny beaches. On the contrary, what better place than serene, peaceful rural areas far from the chaos of the city to relax?
We suggest the beautiful Sardinia, which in addition to crystal-clear seas has vast countryside, rich in small rural villages where you can spend a country weekend with whoever you want or on your own, to rediscover yourself.
Why it is a great idea to spend weekends in the countryside in autumn
The cool breeze caresses your hair and the cardigan wraps around your skin. The autumn rains perfume the streets and the leaves turn orange, ready to greet the world one last time before dancing to the ground. This is autumn, perhaps the best season to enjoy the magic that nature gives us.
Imagine being able to stay in the countryside, fully enjoying the colours that change the landscape, perhaps going into the woods in search of mushrooms or truffles, or simply deciding to go for a walk without having to worry about the summer heat, winter cold or spring allergies.
Autumn in Sardinia is then magical because it is time for the olive harvest and the grape harvest. Experiences you could participate in while waiting to return to your accommodation in contact with nature.
Colours of nature: the foliage you don’t expect, even in Sardinia
In recent years, we often talk about foliage. Do you know what that is? An English term that means, simply, foliage. But it hides a deeper meaning: it encompasses the chromatic play of leaves that lose their bright green for colours ranging from yellow to red, passing through infinite shades of orange.
Even in Sardinia you can indulge in the total relaxation of foliage. Beyond the unmissable visual experience, perhaps to be enjoyed gazing out of the window of your farmhouse immersed in nature, foliage gives well-being to body and spirit. Then think of the wonderful scent of the leaves that acts almost as autumn aromatherapy to banish stress and worries. Or imagine hearing the crunch of freshly fallen leaves on the ground being touched. Don’t you begin to feel more relaxed?
Flavours and scents of the Sardinian countryside: from winemaking to the olive harvest
A great country weekend in Sardinia cannot disregard the vineyards and the olive harvest.
Sardinian wine is internationally known and much appreciated. It is harvest time in autumn: people meet to pick the best grapes, which, through various wine-making processes, become that unmissable nectar that we love to accompany a good meal. It starts early in the morning, when the dew still sleeps silently on the leaves of the vines.
Do you like the idea of an eco-friendly holiday? Take part in the whole process, as a reward you might taste some excellent wine and meet the owners of the land. Who knows how many stories they have to tell! The best known and most famous Sardinian wines are: the strong Cannonau, the more delicate Monica, and the white and fresh Vermentino. But these are just a few, the rest you will have to discover during your country trip.
But it’s not just about grapes, not just about wine! Shall we talk about olive oil? Sardinia has millennial olive trees and olive groves and autumn is the perfect time for the olive harvest. A time designed for community that has been handed down to us by our ancestors and still becomes a time of togetherness and celebration. There are many holiday homes and other facilities that are always willing to recommend where you can have experiences like this, in full contact with nature.
Imagine then the satisfaction of being able to taste the fruit of so much work together, perhaps on a bruschetta freshly toasted in the warm fireplace. Green and tasty!
