Villa Cannigione at Sardegna

The Neighborhood

Villa Cannigione has an excellent location, with town of Cannigione itself less than ten minutes away. Here visitors will find a wider range of amenities, while the beaches just a little north of here such as Tanca Manna are fantastic for families with sand and shallow waters. Exclusive Porto Cervo is only 15 minutes drive away where you can celebrity spot at the marina, dine in one of the many upmarket restaurants or shop to your hearts delight in the many designer boutiques. Created in the late 1950s by Prince Karim Aga Khan to be a prestigious retreat for the wealthy, Porto Cervo has gained a reputation for glitz and glamour. There are numerous fine dining options dotted throughout the town but if the luxury gets too much then why not opt for a simple and more affordable pizzeria. Golf-lovers be sure to visit the Robert Trent Jones-designed Pevero Golf Club nearby, arguably one of the finest in the world. Spotless sandy beaches with their turquoise seas and the sweet smell of macchia are some of the finest in the world. Further afield you can explore the rugged interior of the island and find one of the thousands of Nuraghic sites that are scattered across the emerald isle. If you are keen to go off the beaten track you may come across a deserted cove backed with tumbling hills and the sweet smell of macchia (Sardinian wild herbs). Others prefer the larger stretches of sand such as Spiaggia Liscia Ruia, often claimed to be the most beautiful beach in the region. Inland Sardinia also offers so much exploration, such as the 8,000 megalithic <i>nuraghe</i> (man-made stone towers on the rugged hilltops), many with stunning views all around.