5 Reasons to Visit Sardinia

Posted on 20. Jan, 2009 by Joanna in Sardinia

There are so many reasons I wanted Joanna and I to run our Absorbing Writing retreat in Sardinia, the sunshine island I moved to six years ago.

Here are some of them:

1. The sea. Sardinia’s coastline is spectacular. From stretches of white sandy beaches to intimate, secluded coves, Sardinia boasts surprise after surprise. As for the sea itself, think emerald jewels, peacock feathers, cornflowers, forget-me-knots, and sapphires. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, you’ll stumble upon another beach, another setting, even more beautiful than the last.

2. The signature scent. A summery tangle of juniper, lemongrass, jasmine, honeysuckle, thyme, myrtle, rosemary and almonds whipped together with salty sea air, the Profumo Sardo as I like to call it never fails to boost my spirits and make me feel alive.

3. The granite rocks. Unless you’re permanently fast asleep, you won’t be able to help but notice the craggy granite rocks looming up around Ca’ La Somara and San Pantaleo, the nearby town which is just a brisk half-hour walk away.

4. The lifestyle. Sardinia has one of the oldest populations in the world. Although genes play a part, the longevity is also said to be down to the healthy living, good food and antioxidant-rich red wine. That’s something I can vouch for. When I lived in England, I was a permanent fixture in the GP’s waiting room. Now on the rare occasions I do get a cold, it’s gone within 24 hours.

5. The hospitality. Sardinians are famed throughout Italy for their hospitality, genuinely going out of their way to make you feel at home. On several occasions I’ve gone into bars and restaurants and realized just after ordering that I don’t have any money on me. The result is a heartfelt ‘don’t worry, it’s more important that you eat well’ rather than a threat to make me wash the dishes. All that from people I’ve never met before.

We know you’re coming on the Absorbing Writing retreat to write, but I promise that you’ll go home with your soul nourished, too.

Tempted to join us? Find out more about the May Writing Retreat here

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