Sardinia in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Sardinia in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Sardinia is the Sunflower Landscapes guide to exploring the best walking & touring possibilities on the isl&. The guide covers a range of routes including walks in Gallura, Supramonte, Barbagia, Marmilla, Costa del Sud, Iglesiente, Catena del Goceano & Nurra. A double-sided, fold-out touring map at the back of the book gives an overview of Sardinia, basic street plans of Cagliari & Sasari & the locations of each walk. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts ...

Sardinia in the Italia series from Footprint; comprising of a range of titles dedicated to the regions of Italy & designed for independent travellers who like exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. Each author has travelled extensively to provide unique insights into Italy ...

Please note: this title is now available in an English edition from Marco Polo Travel Publishing at a considerably lower price
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Sardinia in the Cadogan guide series; covering a range of destinations – primarily in Europe
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Sardinia in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

A clear sea, coral beaches, & reefs: all around Europe, Sardinia is known above all for its sea. However its coast is only one of the many interesting aspects of the island: Sardinia boasts a landscape of limestone & granite mountains, forests of cork & Holm oaks together with tiny gulfs with crystal waters. Sardinia means also Nuraghic sites, medieval churches & sanctuaries, historical centres, festivities & traditions, these man made spectacles complement the islands natural wonders. The aerial photography depicts the best of Sardinia in a single volume, concentrating on the three main areas: coast, countryside & towns, offering the reader a brand new insight into this magnificent isl&, quite different from the images used on postcards. ...

Sardinia at 1:200, 000 from Kümmerly & Frey with cartography from the Italian publishers de Agostini. Each title in this series has a separate index booklet attached to the map cover providing enlargements with access to main cities plus several very clear street plans of other towns & smaller but important tourist destinations. The colouring of the road network clearly distinguishes between motorways, main or secondary routes & smaller local roads. Driving information

Includes:: full or partial motorway interchanges & services, toll roads, entry restrictions & possible seasonal closures, steep gradients, etc. Scenic roads are highlighted. Driving distances are marked on main & secondary roads. Railway lines are shown with stations & ferry route indicates approximate crossing time. Locations worth visiting are prominently highlighted & symbols mark various other places of interest including mountain shelters, Blue Flag beaches, etc. Topography is very well presented by relief shading with plenty of names of mountain ranges, peaks with heights, etc. The maps also indicate main long-distance hiking trails such as the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Apli) or the GEA (Grande Escursione Appenninnica). Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. The booklet also

Includes:: enlargements of the environs of main cities plus city centre street plans of other towns. Also provided is a small overview map of Italy for route planning plus main driving regulations. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.





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Sardinia on a large, waterproof & tear-resistant map at 1:200, 000 from the Swiss Hallwag/Kümmerly + Frey cartographic house, highlighting the island’s 77 best sights, each with a brief description, plus street plans of central Cagliari & Sassari. The map is double-sided with a small overlap between the sides. Road network, including small local roads & selected country tracks, is clearly laid out on a base showing the island’s topography by relief shading with names of mountain ranges, peaks, valleys, etc. Scenic routes are highlighted. 77 best sights are cross-referenced to the surrounding panels of brief descriptions, many illustrated with photos. The map has no geographical coordinates. The index lists a selection of locations. Also included are small street plans of central Cagliari & Sassari annotated with main sights & recommendations for hotels, restaurants, shopping, etc. Map legend & all the text include English. ...