Insight Guides Pocket Sardinia (Travel Guide eBook)

Book excerpt: Insight Pocket Guide Sardinia combines authoritative narrative detail with striking colour photography that depicts the island's dramatic landscape. It provides visitors with everything they need to know about the attractions on the island, from the picturesque beaches to its remarkable archaeological sites. Practical maps on the cover flaps help visitors get around. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Day on the Island, taking in breakfast on the ramparts at Bastioni Magellano, lunch among the vineyards of Sorso, and a visit to the Fairy Houses (Anghelu Ruju Necropolis). The What to Do chapter is snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to sports. The book provides all the essential background information, including a brief history of the region and an Eating Out chapter covering its mouth-watering cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.