Ancient traditions and artisan knowledge, wild and unspoiled nature, stunning panoramas and beaches: Sardinia, an island of thousand faces and along its coastline the landscapes differ considerably. However, there is a common feature in this wide range of colors and shapes: it’s the history of this ancient land and the proud and welcoming people who live here. Sardinia is described as the “less Italian” among all regions. Its geographical isolation has allowed the protection of native animal and vegetation, like the little Giara horse or the white donkey of Asinara, and has safeguarded its language and its traditions which have been kept untouched over the centuries. The emerald coast is one of the cleanest in the Mediterranean: Chia, Cala Domestica, Cala Goloritzè are just a few example of the amazing Sardinia beaches. A special mention must be dedicated to the 7,000 nuraghi spread in the island, prehistoric villages which show how much Sardinia has been strategically important throughout history, due to its controlling and strategic position in the Mediterranean Sea. Sardinia boasts also culture, archaeology, museums, mountains and luxuriant valleys.
Sicily in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, it’s more than just an island. It’s full of art and archaeology, legends, history and folklore, with unique experiences: volcanoes on fire, the green of its fertile soils, the deep blue of the sea and wonderful colorful beaches, spacing from black to white.
Maremma, a large area in southern Tuscany, is bathed by a clear blue sea that laps its varied coast of sandy long beaches protected by thick pine forests, steep cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian and islands of rare beauty. The seaside resorts of the Maremma are equipped for sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and canoeing and divers will find diving centers in the Argentario and the Isola del Giglio. It's a timeless region with ancient roots. Here the Etruscans and then the Romans flourished for centuries leaving behind important traces in the Etruscan cities of Populonia and Roselle and many archeological finds around the region. Then the Aldobrandeschi clan arrived and ruled in Maremma during the dark era of the Middle Ages leaving behind high towers, castles and walled towns such as Santa Fiora and Sovana. The Medici and Lorena families also lived here, as the massive Medici wall in Grosseto remind us. The Medici actually started the land reclamation of the marshes in Maremma that ended only after the Second World War. Maremma is not just culture and landscapes; it is also a region rich in typical products to be tasted and savoured while drinking a good glass of wine. Sea, hills and mountains melt perfectly in its food, the acquacotta soup is a just one example.
