Sardinia also has its own local vineyards ... Lobster, tuna and octopus all feature heavily on Sardinian menus, as do suckling pig, lamb and goat. Sardinian sweets, meanwhile, vary by region.

In the 1960s, the late Prince Karim Aga Khan IV bought the Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) in northeastern Sardinia, subsequently turning the area into a hot spot for royalty and celebrities.

The best way to get around Sardinia is by car. It's the easiest way to hit the places on your itinerary, though it's not the cheapest option. Using public transportation will save you some cash ...

In the late 1950s, the rocky shores of northeastern Sardinia lay desolate, save for some resident goats and the goatherds who tended them. Its fate changed dramatically when a raging storm led 21 ...