Thanks to its mild year-round climate, Sardinia is a perfect place to spend the holidays, particularly off-season; not only is it possible to bath in the sea from April to November, but in spring and autumn the majestic landscapes…

On weekends, Olbia locals drive 8 km south until they reach Murta Maria on the coastal road, turn left and 1 km further they pull into Porto Istana, a heavenly beach whose shore varies from rocky to grainy to ultra-fine white sand…

A tall dark shadow looms up, creating a unique skyline over the horizon; the small island of Tavolara, 10 km south of Olbia, looks like a giant Giandujotto (you know, those exquisite long skinny chocolates that look like upside-do…