Travelingfriends: North Sardinia - Lu Bagnu fully furnished apartment for holidays by Castelsardo (Sassari)

The Province of SASSARI is one of the widest of Italy since it is formed by all the Northern part of Sardinia, including ASINARA isle and the group of MADDALENA isles.The land varies from mountains to hills, from highlands to miles of untouched coastline of the most different looks. Within few minutes drive is it possible to change from steep granite slopes modelled by the wind to enchanting, small velvet beaches.

Capodorso Castelsardo Italy

Capodorso

Along this coast, the famous EMERALD COAST ( Costa Smeralda ) centre of International jet set is located, with its well known areas such as GALLURA, SANTA TERESA, the gulf and ISLE of ASINARA and STINTINO village. Further West, beside the beautiful old town of ALGHERO, the natural caves of CAPO CACCIA and NETTUNO are worth a visit. Although less famous, the Sardinia inland offers untouched countryside with several villages rich of local crafts and cookery specialties.

The picturesque old town of Castelsardo is situated on a rocky hill 300 ft. above the sea and its fame is due to the ancient history which starts as far as the 1100, when a noble family of Genua – the DORIA – founded the first settlement with the name of Castelgenovese. The strategical position convinced the Doria to built a fortress – still today towering the town – around which, during the centuries the built up area developed.

Being such a valuable place, Castelsardo changed dominators a few times, until 1769, when its actual name was given by the King of Savoy and Sardinia.

OLD TOWN : it is still surrounded by walls, with narrow alleys crossing it in every direction all the way up to the fort, creating a unique atmosphere.
Worth a visit the Casa Comunale of the 12th c., the Cathedral with its ceramic dome and bell tower, the Belvedere ( view point ) and the Tower Porta al Mare .

Splendid is the view towards Asinara island and Gallura coast line.

The haven of Castelsardo Italy

The haven of Castelsardo

The main events which take place in Castelsardo are :

HOLY WEEK celebrations, in Easter week with processions and musical contests.
International PRESS contest in spring.
Ancient Flavours fair in April.
Traditional Sardinian Theatre plays during all summer.
International Wooden Sculptures display in July.
Sardinian Handicraft Fair and Musical Contest in September.
Wine Festival in October.