Cavalcata Sarda

Cavalcata Sarda, the festival of beauty is held in the Sardinia city of Sassari, on the second last Sunday in May. Communities from all over the island come together and demonstrate their talents and skills.

Sassari is the second largest city on the island of Sardinia and has its origins in the 12th century. In addition to culture, the city is rich in art and history. It is well know for its palace, the Fountain of the Rosello (considered to to be the symbol of the city and its neo-classical architecture.

The cathedral is named after St Nicholas of Bari. Very little is known about him in reality but many miracles were attributed to his praying. His supposed habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the traditional model of Santa Claus (Saint Nick). There has been a church on this site since at least the 12th century, but it was given cathredral status in 1441. Over the years there have been additions both inside and out and its splendidly preserved.

Sassari is a beautiful city on a beautiful which doesn’t get too close to the top of British tourists holiday destinations. A few years back there were no direct flights to the island, the usual option was to transfer in Rome but when the airlines are back on their full schedules there are a number of direct flights to the island’s 3 airports.

When you arrive you will be greeted by some stunning scenery and some of the most beautiful beaches on the Mediterrean. Even if you are mainly visiting for a beach holiday, I recommend that you hire a car and travel round the island. Driving is a leisurely affair outside the main towns and you will get to see some fantastic views.

With 2000km of coastline you are bound to find a beach to relax on. Whilst most travel guides talk about the best 10 beaches, CharmingSardinia.com list the best 50 beaches. One of the beaches there regularly appears at the top of people’s lists is “La Pelosa Beach”. It has shallow water for tens of meters out to sea. The tower which is the symbol of the beach dates back to 1578. Another beach with a distintive tower is the one at Ogliastra beach, on the centre-eastern coast of Sardinia. It is split in two by a 16th-century Spanish built tower: the golden sand of the “men’s sea” and the fine sand with small pebbles, the “women’s sea”. Where will you lay your towel?

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