The island of Sardinia lies in the Mediterranean Sea, southwest of the Italian mainland. The eastern part of the coast is bathed by the Tyrrhenian Sea. After Sicily , it is the second largest island in Italy. The island has an area of about 24 090 km².sardinia is also known as the "Emerald Isle" because the sea water is crystal clear. The coastline is mostly rugged and consists of rocks as well as many sandy and pebbly beaches. the most popular beaches are those in the Costa Smeralda (Emerald Beach) area in the north-east of the island. The Costa Smeralda is one of the most exclusive stretches of coastline not only in Sardinia but in the whole of Italy.sardinian beaches are beautiful with turquoise water, wild cliffs, high mountains attract many tourists every year. Sardinia is ideal for lovers of diving and sailing.
Sardinia, with its capital Cagliari, is rightly called the Pearl of the Mediterranean or the European Caribbean. On the island there is the opportunity to see monuments from prehistoric times, from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, as well as from the later Roman era. Visitors can enjoy accommodation ranging from mid-range residences and hotels to the most luxurious hotels and resorts.
Sardinia is diverse, with beautiful sandy beaches and tourist resorts, as well as wildly jagged cliffs and deserted beaches. Wild flamingos can be spotted in many places, while the interior has a rather arid, wild and deserted feel.
the official language is Italian. There are also other Romance languages and dialects.
