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The Sardinia booth at the Fair of Madrid is inside of the Enit (Italy Tourism Office) space. Present are the provinces of Cagliari, Olbia-Tempio and Carbonia Iglesias, in move to support Sardinia tourism. The Region insists on tourist promotion. Sardinia confirms that the arrivals of tourists in Sardinia are on the increase. The president of the airport of Cagliari, Vincenzo Mareddu, thinks that a growing number of travelers will disembark in Cagliari.

Statistical data have been disclosed in the course of the press conference that was held in the Italian Tourism Office booth of the Fair of the Tourism of Madrid. Naturally numerous representatives of receptive structures like hotel chains have participated also, tourist villages, villas and apartments, youth camp and rural tourism.

In Cagliari, the Torre del l’Elefante et Torre San Pancrazio are two towers, dating back to the early 14th Century. They are the remains of fortifications built by the Pisans who were then fighting over the possession of the island with the Genoese.

The Church of the Holy Trinity of Saccargia is in the middle of bare countryside. This is the only surviving remains of a former Camaldulian abbey. It was built in the 12th Century in layers of black and white stone and is an attractive example of Pisa architecture. The apse is decorated with Byzantine inspired mosaics from the 13th Century.

The old town of Alghero is also very popular with tourists. The fortifications encircle a network of narrow streets. The cathedral has a remarkable doorway and a campanile in the Catalan Gothic style. The 14-15th Century Church of San Francesco has a Gothic interior and lovely cloisters in golden-coloured tufa. The fishing harbour at the base of the fortifications is the embarkation point for the boat trips to Neptune’s Cave.

If you take the road route to the grotto, you will be able to take advantage of the gorgeous views over the steep slope. Neptune’s Grotto opens onto the Caccia headland. First you have to make your way down 654 steps clung tightly to the cliff. However, when you eventually see the view over the lake, you will certainly not regret the descent. The lake has a marmoreal shimmer (the Italians call it Lamarmora) in which incrustations as fine as angels’ hair are reflected.

Near Nuoro, Monte Ortobene is a popular destination. The road leads right to the summit of Monte Ortobene (3,000 feet) where there are attractive views over the region.

All in all, Sardinia has a lot to offer to the tourists who wish to discover or rediscover this part of Italy.

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