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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Hotspots Sardinia highlights all you need to know about a country with miles of sandy beaches & turquoise seas. This book delivers: summaries of the best beaches & resorts, including the exclusive resorts & beaches of the Costa Smeralda or the picturesque medieval village of Castelsardo; an excursions section that lists the many activities on offer, including places to visit such as La Maddalena, an archipelago of seven islands; advice on the wide range of water sports & leisure activities; lists of local restaurants, bars, nightclubs & places of interest; maps of the local area showing the location of restaurants & places of interest; & a lifestyle section, including a summary of the types of food available, a menu decoder, festivals, sports & activities on offer. These vibrant guides focus on the popular sun destinations worldwide. Highlighting the best nightlife, shopping, beaches & activities, they enable travellers to become familiar with their chosen resort, while providing details for them to get out & about to see local attractions too. It is presented in a handy pocket size
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Includes:: a menu decoder, sports & activities; fun excursions & scenic trips; & colourful descriptions of local cuisine, fiestas, & markets.

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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. ...

Sardinia at 1:200, 000 in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map is double-sided & printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series with greater emphasis on the country’s topography. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 100m intervals & relief shading. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. The map divides the island north/south with a generous overlap between the sides. Road information

Includes:: local tracks, indicates driving distances on main & secondary roads, & highlights scenic routes. Railways & ferry connections are also shown. Extensive overprint indicates locations of numerous nuraghi/nuraghes, the main type of megalithic edifices found in Sardinia, dating back before 1000 BC & today a symbol of the island’s distinctive culture. Also marked are other prehistoric monuments, campsites & mountain refuges, viewpoints, churches & castles, beaches, golf courses, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at 10’ intervals. Overall, the NGS map presents a more vivid picture of the country’s topography, whilst the original RK-H version provides clearer information for touring the island by car.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure faster delivery to our customers we keep this title in regular stock in the Reise Know-How version. The NGS versions can be ordered on request.

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