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Cannigione is a fraction of Arzachena born at the beginning of the 900 as a fishing village, is now constantly evolving due 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 Arzachena and adjacent Cannigione, thanks to the confluence of several rivers, large lakes have been created, you become a habitat for many aquatic birds: the white egret, the purple gallinule, the moorhen, the 'herons and coots, enchant tourists keen bird-watching or not.
The magnificent beaches, depart and arrive from the Gulf of Saline that of 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 attracted by the beauty of the place, decided to turn it into an international tourist havens of the elite.
The construction site must be well-known names in architecture as Luigi Vietti and Michele Busiri Vici, that respecting the typical architecture of Gallura, built structures and small buildings, which still have the characteristic appearance of the place. Built at the end of 60 years of the twentieth century, and consecrated in 1968, the Church Stella Maris in Porto Cervo, is designed according to the rules designed by the architect Michael Busiri Vici, holds within it the suggestive 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, successive lanes with typical buildings and shops of prestigious firms, and finally, the beautiful beaches that enchant visitors: from the small and large Pevero Granu to the beach of Cala Cala del Faro and Porto, to Smooth Ruia, Petra Manna and Porto.
It is part of the province of Olbia - Arzachena Temple, the administrative capital of the Costa Smeralda. Renowned for its territory, which houses the most sought after holiday locations, 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 Nuraghe Albucciu, complex structure in which elements are related to architecture Nuragic, from there, going on to a road, you will find the Temple of Malchittu: Nuragic construction of gender only 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 a fine 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 St. Peter (Santu Petru), which contains within it a polychrome statue of St. Peter seated in chair, called by the people "in the Santu Petru catrea "; not far from Arzachena Finally, there are other typical and basic rural churches.
Olbia, Sardinia and the city capital of the province of Olbia - Temple, situated in a natural bay nestled by two islands: Tavolara and Molara. Stand out, landing in the Gulf of Olbia, the typical crops of mussels, so Olbia is renowned throughout Italy, but in the middle of the gulf, is the White Island ferry terminal, and the city is the backdrop to all this.
Walking through the city, we meet the old town from Corso Umberto, and riding it until you come to the Church of St. Peter and Paul, built in the eighteenth century, is built of granite and has an imposing bell tower and a festive glazed dome. Continuing to walk towards the path of the Spa, with a few other steps you reach the Church of San Simplicio built in the second half of 'the eleventh century, built almost entirely of granite blocks, and was the cathedral of the city to the nineteenth century. Now is one of the most important historical monuments of Sardinia, and inside it still has important remains of medieval frescoes.
Following the visit to the discovery of Olbia, you get to the most modern part of the city from the waterfront to the ever-crowded streets of the city lives and you get to the archaeological museum, located on the 'island of Peddone, and guards inside the archaeological remains olbiesi, and medieval sunken shipwrecks. In the northern outskirts of the city instead, they deserve to be visited l 'to cquedotto Romans and the tank to "Sa Rugghittola" the Sacred Well of Sa Testa and nuragic Nuragic fortress Riu Mulinu or Cabu Abbas.
Impossible not to step in if not all, but the main beaches of the city, including all remember: the Playa, the pelican, the beach Bados, banana Cala, Cala Sassari, the beach and the beach of Murta Maria de Cuncheddi them.
Fascinated by the beautiful waters of Sardinia, Porto Rotondo, you can not miss visiting the beautiful beaches to stop at: Ira, the beach of stones, one of the Algae, and that of Fox Point, which rises on the area, and the beaches of Punta asphodel. The beautiful and well-equipped port, is simple go to Piazza San Marco, the main square of Porto Rotondo, designed by Andrea Cascella, and from there to reach the Church of San Lorenzo with a staircase that leads directly to the churchyard. Not far away there is the outdoor theater, decorated with sculptures of Mario Cerioli, and finally the Piazzetta of the Casbah, 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 because there are the peaks of St. Andrew King, Manna and Pelchia Pelchia Minor. Rich in 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 modern. Of the historical part is worth visiting the center, from Corso Umberto to Piazza Regina Margherita, Via Porto Romano, Via D'Annunzio, who brings in a few minutes at the Basilica of St. Simplicius. The most modern part of town instead, we come, walking on the new promenade and visit the archaeological museum there.
Fraction of the city of Olbia, Porto Rotondo is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Sardinia. And 'in the north-east of the island, in the area between the Gulf and the Gulf of Marinella Cugnana, and stands on the promontory of Monte Ladu and Punta Volpe, its territory, which covers five hectares, is part of the province of Olbia-Tempio.
It is about 18 km from Olbia, and little more from Palau, and Arzachena a reputation is well-equipped port city, which is able to accommodate 800 boats, in an area of the city, Punta Lada, is the summer residence of Silvio Berlusconi's Villa Charterhouse, overlooking the Gulf of Marinella.
Porto Rotondo was established by the Venetian family of Dona delle Rose in 1967: his story is reminiscent of the Emerald Coast, founded in 1962 with the intent, very successful, to transform that part of territory in a popular tourist destination. Its architecture, however, recalls Venice, in fact, the main square is called the Piazzetta San Marco. There are many famous beaches by tourists, the beach stand out among all the Pebbles, beach Ira, one of the Algae, and that of Fox Point, which rises on the area, and the beaches of Punta Asfodeli.
The birth of the myth of Porto Rotondo, has been achieved thanks to the work of two Venetian entrepreneurs, the brothers Give roses, which in the mid 60 'constructed the first modern urban core.
The origin of the two entrepreneurs is clearly visible in the architecture of the town, in fact no coincidence that the central square, the heart of the town was called St. Mark's Square.
After a rapid growth in the 70 ', also driven by the airline Meridiana (formerly Alisarda) owned by the Aga Khan.
But it is in the 80 'that we are witnessing a boom in attendance and prestige, with the arrival of Italian and international celebrities like the real England, the current Prime Minister Berlusconi (who buys Villa Certosa ), and many celebrities from the entertainment and television.
In 1985 he also founded the Yacht Club Porto Rotondo, which quickly became one of the most important and unique in Europe.
Currently, there are permanent residents in about a thousand units, but in summer you can reach attendance of 20,000 people in June and July and 35,000 in August.
The most famous architectural works of Porto Rotondo is undoubtedly the central square (or square), San Marco.
Designed by renowned artist Andrea Cascella Pescara, the square directly overlooking the marina of the town, creating a striking effect with the circularity of the houses around.
Facing the square there is also the new (opened in 1995) open-air amphitheater.
Built entirely of granite di Gallura, the style of construction is Roman-Hellenic thing that is clear even from the Mediterranean with ornaments.
Not to be missed is the church of San Lorenzo, which in a modern style, combining tradition with beautiful granite and wood joints. Facing the square there is also the new (opened in 1995) open-air amphitheater.
Built entirely of granite di Gallura, the style of construction is Roman-Hellenic thing that is clear even from the Mediterranean with ornaments.
For the sculptor Giancarlo Sangregorio then there is the square of the dock has the peculiarity that the use of three materials: Granite pink, gray granite and trachyte. De Gregorio are the work of the same embellishments surrounding the square.
The main beaches of Porto Rotondo are four:
Beach stones and algae is located in the village and is therefore ideal for those who like the sea just below the house and attend it without being moved. 
Ira Beach: is the most famous and popular, picture-postcard beach of Porto Rotondo, located between the Gulf of Porto Rotondo and to Cugnana, has a beautiful effect as a special color of its waters, which create an optical effect of stripes on the Turquoise -blue. It is the most crowded beach.
Asphodel tip: close to beach, anger, pointing asphodel is particularly popular with windsurfing enthusiasts, attracted by the pure white beach and the sea. Many beach attendance but not as much anger.
Beach of Marinella is located 4 miles from town, but the short trip is rewarded by the sight of the islands of murmurs and Mortorio. It is the largest of the four, and is well equipped for sports acuatico
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