The Mediterranean Sea seperates three continents, but more importantly, it unites them. For thousands of years, it has been the root (and route) of cultural exchange and trade between many civilizations.
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| Floating in the blue Mediterranean |
I spent most of my time visiting the romantic white beaches of the northern coasts of the island. On the northeast corridor is the Maddelena Archipelago, a group of islands scattered throughout the sea. Because these islands are designated national parks, they are uninhabited- no cars, no roads, no buildings, no electricity, just nature all around. The only way to reach these islands is by boat.
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| Relaxin' on the beach |
On a picture perfect sunny day, we took a boat to visit these islands. I proclaimed myself Assistant Capitané as I helped (others may suggest distracted) our Captainé Carlos navigate to the islands though the clear blue sea.
Pulling up to a secluded white beach, we would anchor the boat, jump out into the water and swim onto shore to explore the island´s beauty.
It felt completely sureal to have a whole island to yourself to explore. My favorite activity was snorkling, I would swim from rock to rock to rock, exploring the world beaneath. Some of the fish were so small and crystal white that they would magically appear and dissapear right before your eyes.
Most people say that they swim like a fish, but truth is, when it comes to swimming, I'm more like a jellyfish, rather than a fish. I like to float around, take my time, and just let the currents sway you.
Most people say that they swim like a fish, but truth is, when it comes to swimming, I'm more like a jellyfish, rather than a fish. I like to float around, take my time, and just let the currents sway you.
When not in the water, I spent my time exploring the caves, wandering down barely there footpaths, and sunbathing on the sand.
All this hard work sure does make you hungry! Back on the boat, we drank Sardinian wine and snacked on green olives, fresh bread and goat cheese. For lunch, we made tons of spaghetti. Beautiful scenery, gorgeous weather, and delicious food. Not.a.bad.life.
What to do with all the leftover spaghetti, though? We feed it to the fish, of course! Our capitan would throw spoonfuls into the water and within seconds there were hundreds of fish surrounding our boat gobbling down all the food. Who knew they love spaghetti as much as I do?!?
Meanwhile, on the northwest coast of Sardinia, the island is surrounded by steep jagged rocks that offer the most beautiful views from the top. One of my favorite places was Neptune´s Grotto (Cave of Neptune). From atop a cliff, you have to climb down 654 steps to the bottom to reach sea-level in order to see the cave. The climb down wasn´t half as bad as the climb up. What a workout!
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| El Capinane feeding espaghettis to the fish |
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| Down the steps to Neptune's Groto. Going down was a piece of cake. Going back up, don't ask. |
Meanwhile, on the northwest coast of Sardinia, the island is surrounded by steep jagged rocks that offer the most beautiful views from the top. One of my favorite places was Neptune´s Grotto (Cave of Neptune). From atop a cliff, you have to climb down 654 steps to the bottom to reach sea-level in order to see the cave. The climb down wasn´t half as bad as the climb up. What a workout!
The cave can only be seen during calm waters, and only during the mornings when the tides are low enough to enter the caves. Inside the cave is a salt lake and gorgeous gigantic stagmite formations that hang down from the ceilings.
Along the coast of Alghero you can hike along the rocks of the coast as you watch the sun set into the distance. As the waters sparkles in the light, it is irresistible not to wander along the romantic beaches .
All in all, I was completely captivated by this paradise island´s beauty.
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| Stagmite formations inside Neptune's Groto |
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| Exploring the rocky coast of Sardegna |
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| Sailing away |
