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Sardinian craftmanship
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Sardinia is a charming land thanks to the versatility of its territory and of its millennial culture. Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites aims to let these multiple wonderful aspects of the Sardin...
Lire la suiteNule And The Sardinian Carpets
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The Sardinian carpet is not only the floor rug: in Sardinia, it is woven and used also to cover the wooden chests. Its origins seem to be very far, starting with the mats that were already woven in t...
Lire la suiteThe Carnival In Tempio Pausania Town
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The Carnival of Tempio Pausania (in Gallurese dialect Carrasciali timpiesu ) is the most important allegorical Carnival of Sardinia. Both in Tempio, and in general in Gallura, carnival has...
Lire la suiteOristano's Sartiglia: A Historic Equestrian Competition
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The Sartiglia is an equestrian competition that takes place in Oristano on the last Carnival Sunday (under the protection of St. John the Baptist, protector of farmers) and on Mardi Gras (u...
Lire la suiteTHE PAVONCELLA (LAPWING)
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We find it in fabrics, chests, pottery, carpets, jewels, and even in the bread baked for special festivities. Illustrations of birds, puligas (chicken) or affuragias (sparrows), is...
Lire la suiteOrosei: Saint Anthony Abate's Bonfire
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Orosei is located at the foot of a volcanic hill on the Cedrino river valley, an hour and a half from our Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites, 100 km south. Historic capital of the southern Bar...
Lire la suiteDiscover the bread of Sardinia
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Familiarizing with the Sardinian bread world is a really interesting journey. Tourists generally know and appreciate the famous Carasau bread in the form of a disc, also called "music pap...
Lire la suiteGolfo Aranci's Mermaid
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A peculiarity that guests visiting Golfo Aranci must not miss is the song of the Mermaid rising from the sea. From the depths of the blue sea, right in front of the Town Hall, emerg...
Lire la suitePasta: A Rich Tradition Of Sardinia
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Pasta in Sardinia, rich in wheat since ever, has its peculiarities to be discovered. We know that early remains of wheat have been found in the nuragic ancient ruins, we can, therefore, estimate...
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