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Within the prestigious selection of the most beautiful beaches, run by the international website Trip Advisor, five of the 276 locations honoured worldwide are sardinian. Sardinia is therefore head of the ranks on a national level, as five of its beaches place in the top ten ranking for being the most beautiful beaches in Italy. This is yet another example of the stunning natural resources offered by this island. Continue reading

Easter is one the most heartfelt events in Sardinia. During the Settimana Santa (Holy Week), or Sa Chida Santa in Sardinian, the island is riddled with events, rituals and celebrations, starting from the Domenica delle Palme (Palm Sunday) or Dominiga e Prama. Palm Sunday consists in the blessing of small olive tree branches and woven palm that are distributed amongst devoted followers in order to be burned the following year, according to tradition. Continue reading

The second edition of the Chia Laguna Half Marathon, a race that has been added to the long list of events of the Italian Athletics Federation, will take place the 28th of April. Organized by A.S.D. Laguna Running, in cooperation with the Chia Laguna Resort, the marathon will have the stunning landscape and incomparable beauty of Chia, Domus de Maria, Cagliari as its backdrop. Featuring some of the most beautiful beaches of the island, it is characterized by dunes of thin white sand, turquoise waters, juniper trees and lagoons of colorful reflections. Continue reading

This unique Roman villa was built in the early 1920s and is located right by the famous Spanish Steps, one of the most exclusive locations in Rome. The former home of one of Italy’s most important statesmen, this majestic property has hosted dinners for influential figures such as Heads of States, Presidents and Ambassadors. Continue reading

The Emerald Coast was born at the start of the 60′s, marking a historical moment that represented a political and economical phenomenon as well as an exciting cultural revolution. In fact, its birth signaled the beginning of a new era full of touristic growth for this area which attracted, thanks to the sponsorship of Karim Aga Khan, an impressive number of entrepreneurs, architects, artists and patrons from all over the world. All this contributed to the transformation of 5000 hectares of virgin soil into one of the most prestigious strips of Mediterranean coastline. Continue reading

Despite the economic and financial crisis in Spain, the property market in Mallorca was never as affected as most of other regions. In fact, the significant price drop only took place in certain segments, mainly those which are driven by Spanish buyers and at properties at the low end of the market. Continue reading

An old and rooted love ties since almost two centuries Sardinia and the art of photography. On July 13, 1839 the Indicatore Sardo dedicated the first page to the invention of the daguerreotype, the first real camera in history, and then, in later years, technological developments in this area followed and news about the landing of several photographers on the island were published. Continue reading

A residential area’s identity is typically characterised by its mix of property types combined with the surrounding scenery and views. Yet thanks to its diversity of areas, Jávea offers a wealth of property choice and variety of settings all within the same pretty town. The residential product mix here on Spain’s Costa Blanca provides such a broad range to choose from, it enables Jávea to cater to many individual lifestyles and personal preferences. Continue reading

Due to new regulations by the EU, the Spanish government is starting to prioritise green issues whilst especially taking into account those found within the property sector. This should change visitors’ popular perception that Spain, as a country, is behind the times when it comes to environmental issues. Continue reading

The carnival traditionally takes place just before Lent. In Sardinia, this festival has a more profound and melancholy tone than other carnivals typical to other Italian regions. Here carnival has its roots in pre-Christian rituals and beliefs, which reflect the ancient agro-pastoral societies. These societies celebrated the end of winter with huge bonfires, around which they danced, ate and tasted the new wines. Continue reading