Castelsardo Apartments & Villas (Sardinia)

The origins of this Sardnian town are quite ancient; it was founded by the powerful Genoese family of Doria around 1000 AD giving the name of Castelgenovese. Without doubt, the old part of town presents the visitor with most interesting corners and a really authentic Sardinian atmosphere. Its old buildings and narrow streets have been kept as they were, including the wonderful churches and the Castle, which was built on top of a hill in a dominant position, from where there is a wide view of the Asinara gulf. To look at it from any part of town, it still holds its power, and one can imagine the time when it was the hub of the village life. The powerful walls were inpregnable because they were built on the rock above the sea, and even the windows were cut into it.

Today the fortress is being used as a museum, to show the intricate art of basket weaving during the centuries, with specimens from times by gone. If you visit Castelsardo, do not fail to visit the museum, to see the rich work on show, and to admire the wonderful view from the top of the castle. Around the castle the town has developed, with the ancient churches, and the narrow streets linked to one another by rows of large steps.

The archaeological sites, namely the Domus de Janas and the Elephant Rock are an important testimony of the Neolithic period. The Nuraghi of Spigh?a e Spaddaggiu can also be visited, and the remains of Roman settlements. Choose from a variety of self catering Sardinia apartments and Sardinia villas to rent in many villages around this wonderful Italian island.

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