Sardinia, the Emerald Isle of Italy

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The Mediterranean’s second largest island after its neighbour Sicily, Sardinia has become known among holidaymakers internationally for its beaches and the upmarket, jet-settish vibe of areas like its Costa Smeralda, along its northeastern coast. But the other side of this island is an ancient and multifaceted geology and history – as well as a distinctive local culture and not one but two local languages that set it apart from the rest of Italy – which never fails to charm and even fascinate those who venture beyond the sands to its hinterland (some of which, nature lovers will be thrilled to know, remains remarkably wild).

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