Cheap Flights to Olbia, Sardinia for Beautiful Scenery & Sardines!
Jet2.com offer cheap flights to Sardinia from Leeds Bradford airport. Sardinia is a large island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea between the Spanish Balearic Islands and the Italian Peninsula. Sardinia is an ancient island rich in history & legends and everywhere there are traces of human settlements dated from the Neolithic Age. The climate of the island results in a very long summer season, from April to November.
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There are many museums in Sardinia packed full of historical information about the island which are well worth a visit whilst on a cheap break. Book cheap flights to Sardinia online today with Jet2.com to enjoy this fabulous and beautiful Mediterranean island.
Jet2.com offer cheap flights to Olbia which is located on the North East coast of the island. Olbia is the location of the main port of Sardinia, transporting a wide range of goods, in particular corn exports which constituted its main source of revenue. Olbia has been destroyed and reconstructed many times throughout its history but there are still plenty of historical buildings and places to visit whilst on holiday on the Island.
Garibaldi's House in Sardinia
Visitors to the island of Sardinia can take a short ferry ride to the island of Caprera to visit Garibaldis House and museum which has been preserved as he left it since he died in 1882. To the front of the house stands a monument to the man himself and to the back are the olive groves which surround his tomb. This is an extremely popular tourist attraction especially on the anniversary of his death.
The Citadel of Museums, Sardinia
Located in the centre of the capital city of Sardinia is The Citadel of Museums which houses reminders of Sardinias culture and history throughout the years. Within this building you will find the National Archaeological Museum, the National Picture Gallery, the Cardu Siamese Museum and a collection of anatomical waxes by Florentine sculptor and Clemente Susini, all administered by the University. Book cheap flights to Sardinia to experience this fantastic example of Sardinian history & culture in person.
Neptune's Grotto Sardinia
A 45 minute boat journey will take you to Neptunes Grotto, an impressive deep marine cave located in the sheer cliffs at Capo Caccia. The boat journey will take you past the bay of Porto Conte, a beautiful bay with extraordinarily transparent water which changes from green to blue as you move through it.
Nuraghe - People of Sardinia
The mysterious Nuragic people who lived on the Island of Sardinia decorated the island with approximately 30,000 circular fortified structures. There are about 7,000 of these structures still standing on the island which attracts many visitors every year.
Other well-preserved Nuraghe can be visited at Sant Antine. At Nora, on the very southern tip of the island, are the remains of an extensive Nuragic village including a forum, amphitheatre, temple, baths and Kasbah. Other good Nuragic sites are near Villanovaforru, Alghero, and Abbasanta, each one definitely worth a visit whilst on the island.
There certainly is so much to keep you occupied whilst visiting this fantastic Island. With its beautiful scenery, fantastic beaches and warm climate, Sardinia is an ideal holiday destination.
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