Sardinia is the second-largest island in Italy. Administratively, it is one of the 20 Italian regions.

Sardinia is renowned worldwide for its crystal-clear waters and the beauty of its beaches, which often rank among the most beautiful in the world.

But Sardinia also boasts a long history, monuments, colorful towns, wild mountains, natural parks, and ancient traditions. Among the tourist attractions worth visiting are the towns of Alghero, Bosa, and Cagliari, the megalithic structures known as nuraghi (the largest being Su Nuraxi), the Giara di Gesturi plateau, home to wild horses, the Gulf of Orosei, and the villages in the mountainous Barbagia area.