WEATHER IN SARDINIA :
Sardinia has a warm temperate marine climate. The weather is hot and dry in summer and mild and humid during the winter.
The average temperature is 17 °C.
Sardinia enjoys a mild climate, with periods of high temperatures also during the winter. Autumn and Spring are particularly pleasant with the summer hot but not unbearable.
During the coldest months; December, January and February, the average temperature is about 7°C., with colder temperatures in the middle of the island depending on the height above sea level. During Spring, March, April and May, the average temperature is about 13-14°C., with brief moments of rain.
At the beginning of June the average temperature reaches 21,5°C. In the higher areas in the north the average is about 18,9° or 19°C. During the hottest months, July and August, the temperature is on average 25/30°C. along the south coast, While in the centre temperatures can reach 40-42°C.
ART, CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS IN SARDINIA:
Sardinia boasts a rich patrimony of extraordinary popular traditions and unique folklore, as well as a rich calendar of events held all over the island through out the year.
These festivals attract visitors from all over the world, but they are also an important part of community life for the local people.
The festivals represent a unique opportunity to feel part of this fascinating island and enjoy poetry recitals, singing, dancing and original musical instruments, such as the 'launeddas', a wind instrument similar to bagpipes.
Every town on the island celebrates its own festivals and throughout the year there are more than one thousand in total.
Among the most important: the Festival of Sant' Efisio (a religious festival), the Sartiglia, the Cavalcata Sarda, and the Candelieri (events celebrating skilled horsemanship), The 'Redentore' (Redeemer) and the Carnival.
FOOD AND WINE - GASTRONOMY IN SARDINIA:
The mild climate, the limestone terrain, the sea air and the wind contribute to make wines which are considered among the best in the world, noted for their fragrance, strength and smoothness.
Winemaking is an ancient tradition on the island and modern technology has been skilfully combined with the wisdom of generations of wine makers to produce prestigious wines for all palates and dishes.
The fragrances and the colours blend together to reflect the unspoilt nature of this land and its people.
Among the most important wines,
we recommend: Cannonau, Carignano del Sulcis, Monica, Nuragus, Vermentino, Malvasia and Vernaccia.
Sardinian cuisine is exquisite in its simplicity, made from genuine ingredients and essential flavours.
