Sardinia is an incredibly beautiful island. It is the second largest island in the Mediterranean (after Cyprus) and is one of the most geologically ancient bodies of land in Europe. The island was populated in various waves of emigration from prehistory until recently (some of the Sardinian language and architecture has a vague resemblance to Spanish descent). However, the center of the island was never fully conquered and people there still maintain their own language and customs dating back hundreds if not thousands of years.
The coasts of Sardinia are nothing but spectacular, gorgeous white sand beaches stretch for miles around the island. The waters are crystal clear blue and shallow. As high-end tourism is only relatively recently begun developing on the island, much of the pristine beaches still remain secluded and explorable. The beaches and waters are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen.
My sister and I arrived on Wednesday and joined mom and Asaad at the beautiful 5-star Chia Laguna Resort. I will touch more on the resort in a future post, but one thing must be said, the staff represent some of the best hospitality I’ve come across. They are friendly, attentive, approachable and professional and are genuinely concerned with providing each guest with an experience that exceeds all expectations. This is a fantastic resort.
We have been here for two days and have spent both of them at the Chia beach (a short four minutes away) for most of the day. The weather has been immaculate, warm with a nice Mediterranean breeze. Last night we enjoyed fresh fruit cocktails and dined on prawns and tuna that came straight from the water that day. Needless to say, we are in heaven. Much more to follow soon, I promise...
