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Cannigione is a fraction of Arzachena: born at the beginning of the 900 as a fishing village, is now in constant development thanks to the large influx of tourists from the nearby Costa Smeralda. Depart from the marina, especially during the summer, many boats to La Maddalena, and the center of town, offers many amenities for vacationers.

From the Gulf of Cannigione Arzachena and adjacent to, thanks to the confluence of several rivers, lagoons have been created, become the natural habitat of many aquatic birds: the white egret, the sultan chicken, the moorhen, the 'herons and coots, enchant tourists keen bird-watching or not.

The magnificent beaches, depart from the Gulf of Saline and arriving to Arzachena 's isuledda, Tanca Manna, Salt Point, Punta Mannena, sheds, and Li salt Multiccioni, you can also make interesting underwater excursions.

And 'the main center of the Costa Smeralda, the undisputed holiday destination of celebrities, Porto Cervo is situated around a natural harbor, whose shapes resemble those of a deer. Especially popular in summer, Porto Cervo has a wide equipped port, which can seat up to 700 boats, the birth of Porto Cervo, the intuition is due to the Prince Aga Khan, who fascinated by the beauty of the place, decided to turn it into a paradise for international tourism elite.

The construction of the place names to be known as Luigi Vietti architecture and Michele Busiri Vici, that respecting the traditional architecture of Gallura, built structures and small buildings, which still have the characteristic appearance of the place. Built in the late 60's of the twentieth century, and consecrated in 1968, the Stella Maris Church, Porto Cervo, was designed according to the rules designed by the architect Michael Busiri Vici, guards inside the charming Greek painting by El (Domenico Theotocopulos ), the Mater Dolorosa of 500, and outside there are two sculptures of Pinuccio Sciola, depicting St. Joseph and Pope John Paul II.

From the center of Porto Cervo, the chatter from the square until Sottopiazza, giving way streets with typical buildings and shops of prestigious firms, and finally, the beautiful beaches that have enchanted visitors from the small and large Pevero, down to the beach of Cala Granu Cala del Faro and Porto, to Smooth Ruia, Petra Manna and Porto.

It is part of the province of Olbia - Tempio Arzachena, the administrative capital of the Costa Smeralda. Renowned for its territory, home to the most sought after holiday locations, the distinctive symbol of Arzachena is a curious rock, eroded mushroom-shaped, the city boasts a unique archaeological heritage, and a coastline that stretches for 125km.

Among the archaeological sites to visit in Arzachena, there are the Nuraghe Albucciu, complex structure in which elements are related to architecture Nuragic, hence, going for a road, you will find the Temple of Malchittu: construction of gender Nuragic unique in Sardinia , slightly oval in shape. Continuing towards Luogosanto, it will lead to other archaeological sites of note 3: Tomb of the giants of Coddu Vecchiu, the Tomb of the giants of Li Lolghi, and the Necropolis of Li Muri.

Another must-visit Arzachena, are the churches of the city: the church of Saint Lucia, located in the upper part of the country, is achieved thanks to an impressive staircase, and the square outside the Church, you can admire the surrounding landscape. In the historical center of the city instead, you can admire the Church of St. Mary of the Snows: built in 1776 at the request of the Charles Emmanuel III, holds within it an elegant wooden altar, and a carving depicting the Virgin nursing the Child. Existing since 1776, then demolished and rebuilt on an adjacent land, however, is the Church of San Pietro (Santu Petru), which contains within it a polychrome statue of St. Peter seated on a throne, called by the inhabitants "in the Santu Petru catrea "not far from Arzachena Finally, there are other typical and basic rural churches.

Fascinated by the beautiful waters of Sardinia, Porto Rotondo visiting you can not miss to stop at the beautiful beaches: Ira, the beach of stones, that of algae, and Punta Volpe, which rises on the area, and the beaches of Punta asphodel. The beautiful and well-equipped port, is simple heading towards Piazza San Marco, the main square of Porto Rotondo, designed by Andrea Cascella, and from there reach the Church of San Lorenzo with a staircase that leads directly to the churchyard. Not far away is the outdoor theater, decorated with sculptures of Mario Cerioli, the Casbah and finally the Piazzetta, designed by Sangregorio. Given the living room of Porto Rotondo, the Piazzetta, the Casbah is a suggestive square surrounded by arcades which are housed in smart shops.

A visit to San Pantaleo v'immergerà in a town near the mountain: the background to make them in fact there are peaks of Andrew King, Manna and Pelchia Pelchia Minor. Rich water and forests, San Pantaleo was called "The sources of Beddoro", and was considered an island of prosperity. The largest city is undoubtedly Olbia: Like all big cities could be divided into two, the historical and the modern. Of the historical center is worth visiting, from Corso Umberto to Piazza Regina Margherita, Via Porto Romano, Via D'Annunzio, who brings in a few minutes at the Basilica of San Simplicio. The most modern part of town instead, we come, walking on the new waterfront, and visit the archaeological museum there.