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Sardinia Archaeology Sites, Su Nuraxi And The Three Nuraghi Not To Miss

The beautiful island of Sardinia is home to many historic and archaeology sites, not least the famous Nuraghi, wonderful and unique megalithic structures that are remnants of the Nuragic civilization, a people who occupied the island between 1900 and 730BC.

These amazing constructions represent a mysterious and important culture that once thrived solely on Sardinia, and while there are many thousands of them remaining, no true knowledge has come about as to their original use.

Suggestions include religious buildings or dwellings, and many of the major examples exist in strategically important places.

There are three Nuraghi which are considered the most important, and it is highly recommended that visitors hire a car to travel to each of these completely unique edifices.

Su Nuraxi

Su Nuraxi in Barumini

Su Nuraxi has the unique distinction of being included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, and is an extremely important example.

The site (dating back to the 14th century BC) includes not just the nuraghe but the remains of a once-important settlement, and lies to the town of Barumini. It is thought that this example was originally intended as a fortress as it lies in a strategic position.

It is possible to visit the archaeological area of Su Nuraxi every day from 9.00 am only with a tour guide for security reasons. Full fee is 12€, reduced fee 9€.

Su Nuraxi: inside the tower

Directions: Su Nuraxi is best approached by car from the airport at Cagliari. A journey of less than one hour depending on traffic, visitors should take the SS131 heading north from the airport, following for Serrenti, then the SS197 to Su Nuraxi, a journey just short of 60km.

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Nuraghe Palmavera

Dating from the 14th century BC, the important archaeological site at Nuraghe Palmavera is another of the most impressive of the Nuraghi.

Located close to Alghero and easily reached from the local airport by hire car, it is a spectacular combination of a typical cone-shaped tower and surrounding buildings, and occupies a very beautiful spot that is delight to experience.

Directions: Less than 10km by road, visitors should follow the SP44 south from Alghero airport, head west on SS291 until reaching the SS127, which leads all the way to the site, a journey of around 15minutes.

Nuraghe Losa

The third suggested must-see nuraghe is the Nuraghe Losa, a wonderful settlement close to the town of Abbasanta, and best reached by road from Alghero airport.

It is a unique example with an external surrounding wall that encompasses the entire complex, and is set in quite spectacular surroundings.

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Directions: From the airport, hire car drivers should take the SS291 and join the SS131 at Sassari. From there, remain on the SS131 for the remainder of the beautiful route through the Sardinian countryside until reaching the Nuraghe Losa, a journey of little more than 110km and approximately one and a half hours.

Sardinia’s Nuraghi are synonymous with the island’s culture, and travelling between them allows visitors to enjoy some of the wonderful and picturesque towns and villages on the island.

With many featuring quaint cafes and restaurants and remaining unspoilt, the charm of this glorious island is best experienced via a flexible itinerary thanks to a hire car.

Take your time to explore the many wonders of Sardinia by road, and enjoy it to the full.

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La Maddalena archipelago: visit la Maddalena and Caprera islands in Sardinia

Sitting in the glorious seas of the north eastern Costa Smeralda Olbia – Sardinia, are the beautiful islands of La Maddalena and Caprera, which make up what is now known as the Maddalena Archipelago.

Recent additions to the fantastic range of tourist destinations in Sardinia, these gloriously unspoilt islands offer much to the visitor.

Beautiful beaches, wonderful traditional cafes, often lively bars and wealth of cultural delights abound, and a variety of interesting buildings plus fine restaurants serving local produce can be found here.

From the luxury yachts in the pretty harbor to the boutique shops in the villages, there is something for everyone here.

Glorious Beaches – and an amazing archipelago

The sun, sea and sand element of a summer holiday is not lost on those who promote tourism in the Maddalena Archipelago; having been home to a large NATO base until recently the locals are used to incomers, and welcome tourists with friendly smile and enthusiasm.

The beaches surrounding the islands are stunning: on La Maddalena itself – the main island in the group – are Spalmatore and Tegge, both wonderfully open and accessible stretches of sand, while nearby Testa del Polpo also appeals to beach lovers.

Caprera, the second island in the group, is home to equally stunning sands, in particular the Cala Garibaldi and Il Relitto, both of which come highly recommended.

Perhaps the best way to get the best from the Archipelago is to hire a car at the Olbia airport for the duration of your stay.

Not only does this add convenience to your trip for it allows you to explore the more remote parts of the islands, but it is a cost effective method of getting around.

La Maddalena is served by regular car ferries from the village of Palau on the main island of Sardinia, and Palau itself is easily reached from the nearby Olbia Airport by road.

La Maddalena is connected to its neighbour Caprera by a road bridge, so is easy to get to. See the latter part of the article for more detailed travel tips.

Capo Orso in Palau – Sardinia

Wild Uninhabited Islands While getting around the Maddalena Archipelago by car is easy on the main islands, visitors may need a boat to reach some of the lesser parts of the chain of islands.

Stunning Spargi, an uninhabited and therefore perfectly untouched island, features the glorious Cala Soraya beach, where you could easily find yourself alone in a glorious island paradise, while the spectacular outcrops of Razolli are worth a visit, nearby Budelli is a curious delight, and if you��re lucky you may find the quaint bar and restaurant on neighbouring Santa Maria is open for business.

This is a true picture of the beauty of Sardinia, and makes for an exciting and interesting excursion for all.

The cultural references offered by the Archipelago are interesting too; Caprera is famous as the island where Giuseppi Garibaldi, one of the acknowledged central figures in the formation of a unified Italy, chose to take a temporary retirement, and there are many notable references to his presence, including the aforementioned beach.

These islands are steeped in history, and Caprera remains proud of its association with Garibaldi.

Getting to La Maddalena by Road

Most visitors arrive via Olbia Airport, on Sardinia itself, which is served by many airlines from destinations across Europe. By road, take the main SS125 – clearly signposted from the airport – heading north for the village of Palau. This is a straight run with no deviations, and really could not be easier.

From Palau the ferries run regularly to La Maddalena. Once on the island visitors can choose to head to their accommodation on La Maddalena or may need to take the short trip across the bridge to Caprera.

In light traffic, the journey from the airport to Palau should take no more than one and a half hours.

Connections between La Maddalena and Palau are run by Delcomar and Maddalena Lines).

La Maddalena map

The Maddalena Archipelago is a truly wonderful choice for a holiday, and offers a taste of undeveloped Italy that is hard to beat. By hiring a car you get the best of both worlds: simple, affordable travel, and the convenience to explore these beautiful islands in your own time.

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Blue Flag beaches in Sardinia

Sardinia has been awarded with 14 blue flags for the summer season 2019 by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE).

The flags are awarded to those sea resorts that meet several principles related to the sustainable management of the surrounding territory like the bathing water quality, the environmental education activities, the safety of the beach and the free access for the physically disabled.

All these requirements are established together with specialists, to make sure they are reliable and solid.

Year after year the Sardinian operators started investing in coastal landscape protection, vigilance, accessibility of the coasts, cultural offers and complementary activities.

Here it is the list of the blue flags assigned to Sardinia for 2019:

Badesi (3 blue flags): Li Junchi, Li Mindi-Lu Stangioni, Pirrotto Li Frati-Baia delle Mimose

Bari Sardo (3 blue flags): Bucca ‘e Strumpu, Torre di Barì and Planargia

Castelsardo (2 blue flags): Madonnina-Stella Maris and Sacro Cuore-Ampurias;

La Maddalena (7 blue flags): Bassa Trinità, Monti D’a Rena, Tegge, Spalmatore, Porto Lungo, Caprera Due Mari and Caprera Relitto

Oristano (1 blue flag): Torregrande shoreline

Quartu Sant’Elena (2 blue flags): Mare Pintau and Poetto di Quartu

Palau (6 blue flags): Palau Vecchio, Stagno Saline shoreline, L’Isolotto, L’Isuledda (Porto Pollo), La Sciumara and the outfall of the river Liscia

Sant’Antioco (1 blue flag): Maladroxia beach

Santa Teresa Gallura (4 blue flags): Rena Ponente, Rena Bianca, Zia Culumba and La Taltana-Santa Reparata

Sassari (2 blue flags): Porto Ferro and Porto Palmas

Sorso (2 blue flags): Marina di Sorso and Marina beach

Teulada (3 blue flags): Porto Tramatzu, Sabbie Bianche and Tuerredda

Tortolì (6 blue flags): Lido di Cea, Lido di Orrì, Muxì (Il Golfetto), Orrì Foxilioni, Ponente (La Capannina) and Porto Frailis

Trinità d’Agultu e Vignola (2 blue flags): La Marinedda and Lunga Isola Rossa

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Pula and Chia beaches: what to see in Southern Sardinia

Close to the ancient and historic city of Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, are the delightful villages of Pula and Chia, each of which offers a glimpse of Sardinia unlike any other.

The glorious landscape of the Southern region is as beautiful as any, yet it is the wonderful coastal stretches occupied by these two very pretty towns that make them popular with tourists.

Lively by night and enticing by day, Pula and Chia can each lay claim to interesting cultural backgrounds, and are among the most attractive towns on the island.

Below are a few tours we would definitely recommend doing in Pula and Chia!

Pula – Charming Slice of Sardinian Life

The appeal of the sea can never be underestimated, and the beautiful beaches of Pula are always popular with tourists thanks to the fine weather and excellent location.

Likewise, the charming traditional central square in the village is the place to be in the evenings, for it abounds with wonderful cafes serving local produce or, for those with a taste for fine dining, some superb restaurants.

The bars in the square welcome locals and tourists with a friendly flourish, and late night shopping is the norm in warm summer evenings. This really is a slice of Sardinian life at its very best, and will appeal to families and couples alike.

Perhaps the best way to get around the region is to rent a car in Cagliari airport but there are facilities to do so in Pula itself where you can pick up or drop off your vehicle.

The roads around the region are wonderful to drive, and this method of travel will allow you to explore the landscape, including the stunning ancient Roman town of Nora, complete with its well preserved temples and mosaic floors, and the city of Cagliari itself which is a short drive away.

With plentiful accommodation available, and easy access by car from Cagliari Airport, Pula makes for a fine holiday destination.

Nora – Sardinia

Chia – Surfers Paradise and Beach-Lover’s Delight

A short drive by hire car from Pula – or from Cagliari – is Chia, and the journey itself could not be more beautiful. Quiet roads lead you towards the famous “Costa del Sud”, the Southern Coast of Sardinia, with its stunning pale sands, quaint islands and miles of unspoilt beaches.

This is where water-sports enthusiasts gather to relish in the perfect weather and waves for surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Indeed, the beach is home to the classic Easter windsurfing competition each year, a colourful pageant that attracts many tourists.

Chia Surfers

Chia is regarded as a very pretty village and is home to some fine restaurants and cafes serving a wide choice of local produce – seafood is predominant, unsurprisingly, but do not miss out on the glorious local fruit – and many bars which are lively yet friendly places to stop for a drink in the fine summer evenings.

Moreover, the beach of Chia has been awarded once again by Legambiente (a non-profit organisation which monitors the Italian environment) as the most beautiful beach in Italy in 2017 on the basis of environmental quality, bathing water and receptive services.

Relaxing yet lively enough in the evenings for enjoyable nightlife, Chia is left alone by many who are attracted to the bigger towns, but is well worth considering.

Chia – Sardinia

Getting to Pula and Chia by Road

Hiring a car gives you the very best opportunity to explore the areas around Chia and Pula, and there is plenty to see and do. Most tourists arrive via Cagliari International Airport (CAG), which is very convenient for the villages and has car hire facilities.

The journey to Pula is a straightforward one, well signposted on the SS195 and taking a little over half an hour at around 35km. For Chia, continue past Pula on the SS195 for a further 15km, a journey that will take you through some of the most breathtaking scenery in Sardinia.

The area surrounding Cagliari has much to offer in the way of pretty towns and villages, glorious coastline and a wealth of historical sights, and is one of the most popular in Italy.

For families looking for a beach holiday it is hard to beat, and for a romantic break is perfect.

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The festival of Sant’Efisio in Cagliari

The beautiful and historic city of Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia, is home to a number of feasts and celebrations throughout the year, and none are more important than the Festival of Sant’Efisio (Sagra di Sant’Efisio).

Taking place on the 1st of May every year, the Feast of Sant’Efisio is attended by locals and visitors who enjoy the colours and sounds that come with a lively Italian parade and celebration. This traditional festival is celebrated each year from 1st to 4th May.

Roots of the festival

The festival has deep historical roots, and celebrates the saint to whom the people of Cagliari turned after a devastating plague in 1652.

They pleaded with the martyred saint to rid the city of plague, and he duly delivered: by 1656 the plague was over, and the pledge the locals had made to carry a statue of Sant’Efisio through the streets of Cagliari every year has been met ever since.

What began as a small demonstration of thanks soon became a major event. The 1st of May coincided with an even older tradition of ‘Thanksgiving’ whereby the people thanked God for the spring harvest, and the two events merged to become what is now the premier feast day celebration in Sardinia.

Sant’Efisio parade

The parade really is a delightful and spectacular experience, and the modern version sees in excess of 5000 people follow the statue of Sant’Efisio through the unspoilt and quaint streets of the city.

They are led by a series of colourfully decorated wheeled wagons known locally as ‘traccas’, these celebrating the harvest and the produce gathered, and following come a variety of groups representing the many villages around the region, each wearing traditional dress and singing religious songs that are associated with the area.

Next, horsemen follow on their resplendently decorated mounts, including an armed escort that traditionally guards the statue from bandits, but perhaps the most striking part of the parade comes with the golden coach that carries the saint through the streets, surrounded by beautifully dressed attendants in formal dress whose job it is to guide the statue to its resting place.

A cacophony of sound and music accompanies the statue, ranging from the beautiful music of the traditional local Sardinian pipes to the bark of ships horns as it passes the port, and once the procession reaches its end, the party begins!

A friendly, lively and unique to the area atmosphere prevails, with feasting, religious ceremonies, dancing and singing bringing colour and excitement to the proceedings, and everyone is welcome, not matter where they are from.

To those who come from Cagliari this day – and the few that follow it before the statue is once again marched through the streets to its permanent resting place in the small church at Stampace – is the most important in the calendar, and for tourists it represents an opportunity to experience a genuine traditional Sardinian celebration like no other.

Nothing can match the sight of 5000 people winding their way through the wonderful streets of Cagliari, just as they have done every May the 1st for more than 350 years.

This is the program for the 1st may 2019: 10 am: the grand procession begins in the morning with the parade of the “traccas” (lorries depicting moments of daily life from work in the fields to ancient crafts); these lorries are followed by the faithful people (dressed up in their traditional dresses) and the riders, the so called “Miliziani” and the “Guardiania”.

12 am: The statue of Sant’Efisio leaves form via Azuni, and proceeds through the city centre (Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Sassari, Piazza del Carmine) passing by Cagliari City Hall.

The parade then advances with a sequence of stopovers (Sant’Efisio a Giorgino, La Maddalena beach) and finally reaches the nearby village of Sarroch, where it stops for the evening.

The following day (May 2nd), the parade proceeds to Nora (Nora was the place of the martyrdom of Sant’Efisio).

On May 3rd the procession returns back to Pula.

On May 4th the procession leaves for Cagliari.

Visit Cagliari and attend the festival of Sant’Efisio hiring a car at the Cagliari Elmas airport.

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The Holy Week in Alghero – Easter 2019

For many centuries now the people of Alghero have carried out a week long ritual remembering the Crucifixion, and as such the now famous Holy Week in Alghero is among the most spectacular and involved of the many Sardinian celebrations.

What is particularly interesting is the mix of Italian and Catalan traditions that make up the parade and celebration, as the town of Alghero is unique in Italy in having Catalan as an official language, thanks to the Spanish influence from the past.

Discovering the Traditions of Alghero

The Holy Week celebration begins on the Monday prior to Easter with the spectacular ‘Processione dei Misteri’ in which locals and visitors set the scene for the coming week.

The ancient and historic town centre is lit at night by red candles which cast an evocative glow over the quaint alleyways that link the ancient streets, and the atmosphere is one of intense dedication and celebration of the Easter week traditions.

The mix of Italian and Catalan devotions and litanies that make up the many aspects of the week’s celebration make this a truly unique experience, and one that allows visitors to get as close as possible to the heart of this fascinating city.

Ancient Rites Continued

For many centuries the Holy Week celebrations have been organised by the Confraternity of the Misericordia, and begin by tradition at the church they inhabit.

For visitors the main event begins on the Thursday when all are invited to join a procession through the city, following a statue of the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin or accompanying the majestic Madonna of the Misericordia, which leaves the said church and winds its way to the glorious and quite spectacular Cathedral of Santa Maria, in which a huge crucifix is raised, beginning a celebrated evocation of the Crucifixion.

Climax of the Semana Santa

The Semana Santa – or Holy Week – comes to its deep and committed finale on Good Friday. Visitors and locals alike join a celebration known as the ‘disclavament’ of the Statue of Jesus. In this devoted religious right Christ is symbolically fallen from the cross and begins his journey across Alghero in his coffin.

It is an extremely moving and wonderfully evocative procession, the only sounds being the singing in both Catalan and Sardinian as the procession makes its way back to the Church of the Misericordia, where the celebrations began at the beginning of the week.

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Climax of Holy Week

In typical Sardinian style the Holy Week in Alghero is an all-encompassing experience that involves the entire city, and is enjoyed and respected by all who choose to visit this wonderful city at this important and memorable time of the year.

The Semana Santa may not be the liveliest and most celebratory of the feasts, celebrations and parades that this wonderful island hosts, but it remains one of the most important of all and is a lasting reminder of one of the most important events in Christian history.

As a way of understanding the people of Alghero, with their mixed cultural heritage and deep devotion to the rites of their religion, the Holy Week celebrations are unmatched, and it is difficult to find a more impressive and devoted series of parades and rituals evoking the Crucifixion anywhere in the world.

For anyone who wants to experience the real Sardinia, in which ancient traditions still come before modern day ritual, the spectacular events of the Semana Santa make the week before Easter an excellent choice, and one in which the visitor can be as involved as the locals who indulge their passion year after year.

Visit Alghero and attend the Holy Week renting a car at the Alghero Fertilia airport.

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Rally Sardinia 2019 WRC

The roads, towns and cities of the attractive island of Sardinia make a perfect backdrop for the excitement, thrills and colour of “Rally Sardinia 2019 WRC”, the Italian round (the eight) of the World Rally Championship (WRC), to be held from the 13 to the 16 of June 2019.

The rally makes a spectacular attraction for visitors to this friendly and welcoming island, one that is sure to test some of the world’s greatest drivers to the highest levels.

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Rally Italia Sardinia 2019 WRC – The World Rally Championship

The World Rally Championship (WRC) is one of the premier motor-sport series in the world, and takes place in various countries (Sweden, Portugal, Mexico, Monte-Carlo) throughout the 2019 season.

The Sardinian event is one of the most popular on the 2019 calendar, offering easy access to spectators and a fine chance to visit this charming and unique island and watch some very fast cars too!

For dads and kids especially, the chance to combine Rally Sardinia with a family holiday is one that cannot be overlooked.

The 2018 edition – Sunday 10 June: Thierry Neuville wins the WRC 2018 Rally Sardinia.

General classification after 9 specials: 1) Sebastien Ogier (Ford Fiesta) 2) Thierry Neuville (Hyundai i20) 3) Jari-Matti Latvala (Toyota Yaris).

– Friday 8 June, morning: The Norwegian Andreas Mikkelsen of Hyundai Motorsport, (Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC) is at the top of the general classification after five trials, thanks to the successes in Tula and Castelsardo.

– Thursday 07 June: Jari-Matti Latvala (Toyota Yaris WRC) was the fastest in this morning shakedown in Olmedo. The Rally Italy Sardegna 2018 will start officially with the first special in the Ittiri Arena at 6:00 pm. The French pilot Sebastien Ogier was the fastest in the first special test of the Rally Italy Sardegna in the Ittiri Arena; second place for Andreas Mikkelsen, third place for Thierry Neuville.

The WRC world champion and popular Italian rally driver Miki Biasion to attend the Rally Italia Sardegna 2018 in June. The driver will race with a car provided by the FCA group, most probably the Fiat Abarth 124 RGT.

More news about the 2018 edition: the assistance park will be located among the docks of the harbour in Alghero where all the major teams (like Ford M-Sport, Toyota, Hyundai and Citroen) will be housed, while the teams registered to the WRC2 and WRC3 will be housed in the Piazzale della Pace (facing the harbour).

The race direction, the press room and the Rally headquarters will be hosted in the Quarter of Largo San Francesco, in the heart of the city.

This year the Park Fermé will be hosted in Alghero as well ( in the Calata Sassari and its ramparts).

With its 21 special stages the 2018 edition will start as usual with the morning shakedown (Thursday 7 June) in Olmedo Monte Baranta (3,97 km) followed by the super special in the Ittiri Arena (2 km) at 6pm. On Friday 8 June there will be more timed specials in Tula, Castelsardo, Tergu and Olmedo on a total of almost 317,32 kilometres.

On Saturday 9 June there will be the specials of Monte Lerno, Monti di Alà and Coiluna-Loelle on a total of almost 149,10 kilometres.

On Sunday there will be the specials of Cala Flumini and the Power Stage of Sassari-Argentiera (broadcasted live on television) on a total of 42,04 kilometres. Finally, the rally will end with the classic party on the arrival Podium hosted in the harbour.

The 2017 edition program, highlights and results

The 2017 edition was hosted once again in Sardinia with the charming city of Alghero as the main headquarter and 19 special stages which covered more than 320 kilometres through the tight roads of the north Sardinia.

The 2017 edition’s novelty was the parc fermè which was set up in the Olbia pier as the first stage started around the Olbia province.

On June 8th the drivers were involved in the morning shakedown (4,11 km) held in Olmedo at 8:00 am. The cars then left from Alghero to the Ittiri Arena Show at 6:00 pm and then entered the Parc Fermè at 8:30 pm.

On June 9th the cars left the Parc Fermè at 6:30 am and the drivers were very busy with many special stages in Terranova, Monte Olia, Tula. Back to the service park in Alghero at 8:30 pm.

On Saturday June 10th the drivers started really early (5:00 am) as the races was held in the eastern part of the island (Monti di Alà, Coiluna). Back to Alghero at 7:15pm.

On the final day the cars left the Alghero service park at 7:30 am and the drivers were involved in several races in Cala Alumni and Argentina just before coming back to Alghero for the finish podium.

2017 Service Park in Alghero

Results June 11

Final classification (after 19 races): Ott Tanak won the Sardinia Rally 2017

1 – Tanak-Jarveoia (Ford Fiesta) 2 – Latvala-Anttila (Toyota Yaris) + 24.3 3 – Neuville-Gilsoul (Hyundai i20 Coupe) + 1:02.2 4 – Lappi-Ferm (Toyota Yaris) +2:10.8 5 – Hanninen-Lindstrom (Toyota Yaris) + 2:42.1 6 – Ogier-Ingrassia (Ford Fiesta) + 3:26.1 7 – Ostberg-Floene (Ford Fiesta Rs) + 6:31.8 8 – Mikkelsen-Jaeger Synnevaag (Citroen C3) + 8:07.8 9 – Kopecky-Dresler (Skoda Fabia R5) + 11:14.9 10 – Camilli-Veillas (Ford Fiesta R5) + 11:15.8

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June 8 – Thierry Neuville on his Hyundai i20 Coupé WRC wins the first special stage held at the Ittiri Arena show. Second place for the Estonian Ott Tanak. Sixth place for the world champion Sébastien Ogier on Ford Fiesta WRC M-Sport.

World Champion Drivers

As befits its prestigious status, Rally Sardegna (official site: rallyitaliasardegna.com) will see some of the world’s top drivers compete against each other and the clock.

There is nothing like the WRC for sheer spectacle and driving skill, and the speeds achieved by the cars on the Sardinian roads and special stages will be amazing to behold.

With a changing landscape and wonderful views, this amazing island will be proud to host one of the most exciting motor-sport events of all, and many thousands of fans will flock to the roadsides to witness the action first hand.

The 2016 edition WRC program

Last year the rally began on day one with a special stage in the village of Olmedo (Olmedo – Monte Baranta), where the high powered race cars were involved into a specially constructed circuit for the shakedown.

Alghero headquarter

For the final day, the showdown on Sunday, the route involves a loop from Alghero that heads inland on some quite stunning roads which take the cars into the hilly, before taking a route that heads north then back down the coast to the finish at Alghero.

2016 edition highlights

Setting the stage of the Alghero Rally WRC 2016

06/09/2016 – First shakedown of the season in Olmedo (Sassari) today 9 June and first race at the Arena Show located in Ittiri at 6:00 pm. Sébastien Ogier will attend as well after his rumoured absence.

A rally car getting ready for the shakedown

06/10/2016 – Sébastien Ogier on Volkswagen Polo wins the WRC 2016 first stage held yesterday at the Ittiri Show Arena. Second place for Ott Tanak on Ford Fiesta and Jari-Matti Latvala.

Today the Belgian driver Thierry Neuville has strengthened its leadership in the Rally Italia Sardegna after four special stages in the afternoon. The Hyundai driver is leading the championship on Jari-Matti Latvala and Sebastien Ogier.

WRC – Rally Italia Sardegna 2016: Highlights Stages 1-4

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06/11/2016 – Kevin Abbring won the SS 10 Monti di Alà this morning. Third place for the leader Thierry Neuville. Sébastien Ogier closed on 8th place.

06/12/2016 – Thierry Neuville wins the Sardinia WRC 2016! Second place for Jari-Matti Latvala and third for Sebastien Ogier. That’s all for now, see you next year for the Sardinia Rally 2017 WRC.

The 2015 edition WRC program

The 2015 edition started with an amazing shakedown in the Cagliari harbour.

The second day saw the cars heading in the whole province of Sassari on a route that takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in Italy.

After a cross-country run on some of the most challenging roads on the island, drivers skirted the north coast from Castelsardo to Alghero, giving spectators the chance to see them push their vehicles to the limit.

The third day, Saturday, was a popular choice for those wishing to experience the thrills of rallying, as the teams and drivers – including reigning champion Sebastian Ogier in the spectacular VW – head across the island from, Alghero to the tricky stage at Monte Lerno, then returned to Alghero for the night before heading out on the final day.

2015 edition highlights

12/06/2015 – Martin Prokop, on Ford Fiesta won the first special held in the Cagliari harbour. Prokop preceded the Spaniard Dani Sordo (Hyundai) and Norwegian Andreas Mikkelsen. The current world champion Sebastien Ogier (on VW Polo) finished in the seventh place.

13/06/2015 – Hayden Paddon is leading the championship after the nine specials of Friday – the sixth round of the WRC. WRC champion Sebastien Ogier is following on the second place.

Fuchs – Mussano rally car in the box

14/06/2015 – Sebastien Ogier takes the lead in the WRC after the third day of the Rally Italia Sardegna 2015. Hayden Paddon on Hyundai is now on second place.

Final day: Sebastien Ogier on Volkswagen Polo is the winner for the third time in a row of the race on the roads of Sardinia Italy and consolidates its leadership in the overall standings with 66 points of advantage on Ostberg who has placed in fifth place.

Visit Alghero and attend the Rally Sardinia hiring a car at the Alghero airport.

With the promise of a combination of spectacle, sound and excitement, Rally Sardegna is a motor sport fans delight, and with easy access via the islands airports, great weather and fabulous food, there are plenty of reasons to make Sardinia the destination for the perfect summer holiday.

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