Engaging Experiences That Will Be Etched Forever in Your Memory Every Experience Is a Journey

ENGAGING EXPERIENCES THAT WILL BE ETCHED FOREVER IN YOUR MEMORY EVERY EXPERIENCE IS A JOURNEY

Each time we travel we face unexpected experiences. We travel to get to know ourselves better, even before we reach our journey’s destination. We hope that your stay with us will be an engaging life moment that will leave lasting impressions for you to cherish.

Our Concierge is at your disposal for advising you and organising with you any little or big adventure to discover the culture and nature of a region that, we are sure, will remain forever in your heart.

For information and to book experiences: +39) 0789 892091 - [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

TRIPS ON our private YACHTs

The unmissable opportunity of a sailing trip to discover the unspoiled nature of Gallura: dive into the crystal clear waters of the Costa Smeralda sea, head towards the deserted islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago, enjoy a candle light dinner and say goodbye to the day by spending the night on board. These are the little big adventures that cannot be renounced, that make a holiday into a special event. VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

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Exclusive Daytime Excursion to the La Maddalena Archipelago

After embarking and departing from the Cannigione small harbour around nine o’clock in the morning, the BonAria navigates along the Sardinian coast in the direction of the north-west islands leaving behind the islands of Spargi and La Maddalena. The destination is the island of Budelli, sailing by Spiaggia Rosa, the world famous Pink Beach, and the Manto della Madonna, a glass-like sea stretch of an amazing brightness located in between and protected by the islands of Budelli, Santa Maria and Razzoli. In one of the sheltered coves of Budelli or Santa Maria, the BonAria will drop anchor to give to its guests the opportunity for a dip in the crystal clear waters before the exquisite lunch is served on board.

During the afternoon, sailing continues in the direction of the Island of La Maddalena, skimming the turquoise coves of Spargi and the singular rock formations of Cala Corsara. From La Maddalena, a short stretch of navigation brings the BonAria back to the port of Cannigione around six o’clock in the afternoon.

€ 2.200,00 - from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - price for maximum 2 people

The experience includes lunch on board with drinks, snacks, beach towels, private transfer from the Hotel to the Yacht and back. Skipper and Skipper’s assistant.

The skipper may change the itinerary according to the weather conditions.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] bonaria sailing yacht

group Daytime Excursion to the La Maddalena Archipelago

€ 200,00 per person - from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - group of 8 people

The experience includes: lunch on board with drinks, snacks, beach towels, private transfer from the Hotel to the Yacht and back. Skipper and Skipper’s assistant. The skipper may change the itinerary according to the weather conditions.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

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CHIARO DI LUNA

Exclusive Excursion at sunset followed by Romantic Dinner on board

After embarking and departing from the Cannigione small harbour around seven o’clock in the evening, the BonAria sail towards the north-west islands, hugging the coast of Caprera, where Giuseppe Garibaldi, the “hero of the two worlds” died in 1882, and the suggestive cliffs of Galera, Punta Crucitta and Candeo.

At sunset, the Skipper drops anchor in the waters of Cala Coticcio, for an aperitif in the enchantment known as “the small Tahiti of Gallura” and for a romantic dinner on board prepared by our Chef. The dim light of the candles against the backdrop of the sunset that reddens nearby island will provide indelible memories. After dinner, a short sail along the coast of the island will bring the BonAria back to the Cannigione small harbour around midnight.

€ 1.800,00 - from 7:00 pm to 12:00 pm - maximum 2 people

The experience includes: choice of dinner menu with matching wines, champagne, private transfer from the Hotel to the Yacht and back. Chef on board. Skipper and Skipper’s assistant. The skipper may change the itinerary according to the weather conditions.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

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Exclusive two-day and one-night cruise to the La Maddalena Archipelago and corsica

FIRST DAY After boarding and departing from the small harbour of Cannigione at eight in the morning, the BonAria sails along the Sardinian coastline towards the north-west islands, hugging the coasts of the islands of Spargi and La Maddalena. Sailing by Spiaggia Rosa, the world famous pink black in Budelli, and by the Manto della Madonna, the natural turquoise water-pool in between the islands of Budelli, Santa Maria and Razzoli, leads to one of the many coves of Santa Maria or Budelli where the Skipper drops anchor for a refreshing dip in the sea before lunch on board prepared by our Crew. In the afternoon, navigation resumes in the direction of Corsica and the small harbour of Bonifacio where the BonAria docks for the night. After an interesting visit to the ancient town located by the small harbour, guests enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants in the evocative and narrow inlet.

SECOND DAY After a hearty breakfast, the BonAria departs towards the island of Cavallo, alongside the islands of Santa Maria, Barrettini, Corcelli, Barrettinelli, to arrive at the foot of the imposing lighthouse of the island of Razzoli that dominates the Bocche di Bonifacio and the island of Piana. A swim in the crystal sea prepares body and soul to the pleasures of lunch on board. In the afternoon, the Yacht heads towards the island of Lavezzi, a natural reserve and marine park since 1972, famous for its rich seabeds populated by the rarest fish species. Then it sets sail again, this time time towards La Maddalena along the turquoise waters and the countless little coves of Spargi and the singular rock formations of Cala Corsara. Docking in the small harbour of La Maddalena allows a quick visit to the small town, for some shopping in the boutiques and small craft shops overlooking the streets of the small town centre. Around seven o’clock in the evening, the BonAria returns to the small harbour of Cannigione. It’s time to say goodbye, or perhaps arrivederci?, knowing that the memory of a rare experience has forever been engraved in our guests’ memory.

2 days (from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm the following day) - maximum 2 people

The experience includes: Accommodation in cabins with private bathroom. Two lunches and a breakfast on board. Drinks and snacks. Beach towels and courtesy sets. Private transfer from the Hotel to the Yacht and back. Stops at the small harbours of Maddalena and Bonifacio. Skipper and Skipper’s assistant. The skipper may change the itinerary according to the weather conditions.

For more information and reservations please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail on [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

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the STRAIT of Bonifacio: Lavezzi, Cavallo, the medieval town of Bonifacio and Isola Piana

We set sail from the small harbour of Cannigione at around 9.00am and steer north along the coasts of Gallura, towards Corsica, the small archipelago of Lavezzi and the island of Cavallo, where the intense blueof the waters gives way to the dazzlingly clear sandy shallows and the soft light of granite stone. On land are the faint remains of a small ancient cemetery enveloped in aromas of juniper and mastic; underwater, sea bream dart and chase each other through the posidonia, while sinuous corb fish glide among the vivid colours of the sea-fan corals. Afterwards, the tour stops at the fortified citadel of Bonifacio, with narrow cobblestone alleyways, houses perched on the white limestone cliff and its characteristic artisan shops. Here you can stop for a tasty lunch at La Caravelle, renowned for its seafood dishes from the gulf, or savour a delicate crepe while strolling along the seafront. The final surprise on our return is a spectacular last glimpse of paradise: the incomparable crystalline turquoise waters of Isola Piana.

€ 2.000,00 - from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm - maximum 2 people

The experience includes: private transfer from the hotel to the yacht and back, the skipper, a light aperitif and drinks on board. The skipper may change the itinerary according to the weather conditions.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

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THE THREE JEWELS: CALA MORESCA, TAVOLARA AND “LE PISCINE DI MOLARA”

Feel the privilege of visiting the Marine Protected Area of Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo; enjoy the golden sands and emerald waters of Cala Moresca; sail up to the island of Tavolara, an imposing limestone massif covered in junipers and overlooking a sea of unparalleled clarity. Absorb the echoes of its history and legends: an island of pirates in the Middle Ages, nd of privateers in the eighteenth century, it became the world’s smallest autonomous kingdom in the early nineteenth century, complete with a permanently resident royal family.

The Island’s two restaurants, La Corona and Tonino Re di Tavolara, bring new life to its ancient royal past with their daily fresh seafood specialties.

After lunch, head to the small island of Molara for a swim in the incomparable bay of “Le Piscine”.

€ 2.000,00 - from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm - maximum 2 people

The experience includes: private transfer from the hotel to the yacht and back, the skipper, a light aperitif and drinks on board.

The skipper may change the itinerary according to the weather conditions.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected]

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COOKING LESSONS

The gastronomic tradition of Sardinia is rich in interesting traditions and, of course, in equally interesting flavours.

Intrigued after tasting local specialties, the Resort guests who wish to deepen their knowledge of the techniques, ingredients and recipes handed down for generations and generations, can take part in the cooking courses. Taught by Sardinian Food Expert, Mrs. Prisca in the Fattoria La Colti perfectly equipped kitchens, the courses teach how to prepare the most typical dishes of the region:

“Chiusoni Galluresi” pasta - “Ravioli Galluresi” pasta - “Seadas” Traditional Dessert

€ 100,00 per person (minimum 2 participants)

The Cooking lesson includes: 2 hours Cooking lesson Aperitif with cured meats, cheeses, olives and “Guttiau” bread. English-speaking assistance of Sardinian Food Expert, Mrs. Prisca. Hat, apron, recipe book, certificate of participation.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

IN BETWEEN ART AND WINE

We offer our guests three wonderful experiences focused on art and wine:

San Pantaleo and the Cantina Surrau

A walk through the streets of San Pantaleo, the picturesque small village with characteristic stone houses, surrounded by majestic granite rocks and immersed in the green of the cork oak and olive trees and of the mastic bushes, is indeed a must. On market days, it is a pleasure to admire a rich range of works and artefacts by the master craftsmen of the region, which for generations have been honing the techniques of wood carving, metalworking, painting and sculpting. Meeting with the local community, which in San Pantaleo welcomes visitors in the small workshops and shops facing the street, gives a new meaning to a holiday spent in Gallura.

To best know and appreciate a region, one cannot ignore the excellence of its winemaking and gastronomic traditions. A visit to the Vigne Surrau winery, a jewel that combines modern architecture with tradition, offers the opportunity to get in touch with a thousand-year-old culture and to understand all the different stages of wine production: from grapes harvesting and pressing to wine bottling. Sight, smell and taste play a leading role during the wine tasting at this excellent winery: local gastronomic products are skilfully combined with the best Vigne Surrau wines.

€ 320,00 - from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - maximum 2 people

The half-day experience includes: Pick up at the Reception of Villa del Golfo Lifestyle Resort by private car and english-speaking guide. Visit to San Pantaleo and Porto Cervo; Wine, food and sweets tasting at “Vigne Surrau” winery.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

Luogosanto and the Siddùra Winery

A visit to Luogosanto, an ancient village on the slopes of Mount Ghjuanni, brings back the mysterious sense of the sacredness of places and of a different pace of time. An important destination for endless pilgrimages, the small village owes its name not only to the devotion of the resident community but also to the 22 sanctuaries scattered throughout its territory. The itinerary winds through settlements of the Nuragic period, rural churches and medieval architecture, to end with a pleasant walk in the vineyards of the Siddùra winery, where the noble and ancient culture of wine is carefully preserved. Among the ordered rows of vines, our guests discover the techniques of growing and of winemaking Cannonau, Cagnulari and Vermentino, wines that, year after year, are becoming more and more appreciated by wine experts across the world. A tasting of the exquisite local products in the cozy ambience of the cellar concludes the visit.

€ 420,00 - from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - maximum 2 people

The rate includes: Pick up at the Reception of Villa del Golfo Lifestyle Resort by private car and english-speaking guide. Visit of Luogosanto village. Wine, food and sweets tasting at Siddùra Winery.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

Wine Tasting in the Hotel

The Villa del Golfo offers its guests the opportunity to taste the best wines produced by local wineries. In the secluded corner of the Boutique, among the art objects produced by master craftsmen in Gallura, the expertise of our Sommelier will guide you in the discovery of the most famous wines, a must for all wine aficionados to be enjoyed during their stay in Sardinia. The shared passion for the precious results of a thousand-year-old culture and tradition allows the sampling of rare wines, known only by very few, and to enjoy wonderful revelatory sensorial experiences for the palate and all the other senses.

For more information and reservations, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

Acqua di Mare: a ROMANTIC DINNER BY THE SEA

Our private sea deck becomes the perfect setting for a romantic dinner for two.

Acqua di Mare is an exquisite dining experience surrounded by nature and accompanied by the gentle sound of the sea. A sunset aperitif followed by a candlelight dinner provided by our MiraLuna Restaurant are the perfect ingredients to make your special occasion unique.

€ 500,00 - for 2 people

The dinner includes: Romantic table with flowers and candles • Deck decorations Sunset aperitif • 3 courses Menu based on your food preferences (fish, meat, vegetarian/vegan) by MiraLuna Restaurant • Red/white Sardinian wine, water

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

DREAM WEDDING

The dreamlike atmosphere that reigns supreme by the crystalline Costa Smeralda sea.

The thousand and one romantic occasions offered to our guests every day, in the panoramic terraces of the Resort, on board the BonAria Yacht and in our welcoming restaurants make the Villa del Golfo a splendidly ideal place to crown your love dreams. Unique, unforgettable settings in which to celebrate your wedding day and where you can spend the most romantic honeymoon with your loved one.

For more information, tarifs and reservations, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail on [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

ARMONIA MASSAGE

From a state of total relax, back to the world, completely and deeply regenerated.

The Armonia di Sardegna massage begins with a natural anti-aging treatment with a smoothing action, in which the stimulating and moisturising effect of sea salt, rose hip oil and the typical essences of the island play a fundamental role. After the peeling, the natural splendour of the skin comes back and the treatment continues with the massage, practiced with warm oil perfumed with lavender, rosemary, myrtle and juniper.

For more information, tariffs and reservations, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail on [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

ISLAND OF MOLARA

Our Resort offers its guests the opportunity to visit the island of Molara, one of the most evocative places in Gallura.

To discover its extraordinary beauty, and to retrace its millennial history thanks to the guided tours, is an unforgettable experience. A long itinerary, on foot or by mountain bike, starts in Cala Spagnola and follows an easy walking path, surrounded by a natural landscape of great interest, between the Mediterranean maquis and the calls of the Corsican gull and the lesser skimmer or shearwater. The ancient village of Gurguray, the little church of San Ponziano, the castle of Molara, the Grotta del Bandito cave and the nineteenth-century farm come alive in the evocative tales of the Guide, custodian of the ancient history of the island and of its legends. The itinerary ends where it started, in Cala Spagnola, with a refreshing dip in the beautiful sea and the tasting of pleasant local products.

€ 520,00 - from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm - for 2 people

The rate includes: choice of morning or afternoon half-day excursion, return transfer with motor boat to the private island of Molara, private transfer from the Hotel to the Yacht and back, accompaniment and guided tour in a foreign language, aperitif with local products. VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

RIO PITRISCONI WATERFALLS

Created by the gorges carved into the granite rocks and by crystalline waterfalls, the wildest natural settings create the background against which the short route along the Rio Pitrisconi takes place.

Water is indeed the main feature of this walk and offers the possibility to admire extraordinary views. The trail crosses the stream at a point that leads to the views of different waterfalls, ponds and natural pools, up to the spectacular 18-meter waterfall. The Rio Pitrisconi also offers the opportunity of a descent along its own course to canoying enthusiasts, even beginners, with rope descents, cable cars, dives and toboggans. An area rediscovered and equipped only recently, whose beauty and little corners off the beaten path have been preserved intact.

For more information, tarifs and reservations, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail on [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

UNIQUE BARBAGIA

The Supramonte di Oliena preserves to this day the charm of the most rugged natural landscape, of the most ancient traditions and of the rare richness of an archaeological heritage of great value.

The off-road excursion suggested by the Resort to its guests is the easiest way to get in touch with a world that is only a few hours away and that, however, is very different from everyday experiences. The dazzling white limestone expanses of the Corrasi high grounds, the valleys closed by impervious elevations and the vestiges of past civilisations, the fascination of the deep darkness of the caves and the typical hospitality of the Barbagia territory, with its rituals and its extraordinary gastronomic tradition. All this, and much more, will remain in your memory forever.

The day begins by a bus transfer from the Resort to the Su Gologone water springs, an enchanted place that is at the origin of many local legends. The excursion continue on board of four-wheel drive vehicles along a road that runs along the Rio Cedrino and reaches the Lanaitto Valley to visit to the Nuragic village of Sos Carros and the extraordinary sacred water spring with nine taurine decorative elements, a perfect testimony of a very refined architecture from the very origins of ancient Mediterranean civilisations. After a tasty breakfast with typical local products, the program continues with a visit to the cave of Sa Oche and to its spectacular underground lakes. A quick drive through the small town of Oliena, famous for the precious shawls embroidered by local women, continuing along a panoramic route towards one of the most dense woods in the area, from the height of which one can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire territory of Barbagia. Among the centuries-old holly oaks, guests are offered a typical lunch, accompanied by Cannonau, a wonderful local red wine. In the afternoon, before returning back to the Hotel, a few steep hairpin turns lead to the heights of Monte Corrasi and to its extraordinary views.

For more information, tariffs and reservations, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail on [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

LURAS

Ancient traditions in a mysterious village

In the heart of Gallura, the small village of Luras proudly preserves, and at the same time displays, a truly captivating multimillennial history. Beyond the edges of Lake Liscia, a few steps from the village centre, one can admire a number of dolmens that are some of the most important granite monuments in Sardinia. Dating back to the Neolithic period between 3500 and 2700 BC, these constructions served the purpose of collective burials for the prehistoric community that erected them. Their charming and simple beauty still seems to suggest the sacredness of the place where they are located.

Nature provided the village with some multimillennial olive trees, among which one that is more than 3000 years old and is perhaps the oldest tree in Italy. With a tree trunk girth that exceeds 12 meters, the ancient olive tree was designated a National Monument in 1991.

In the historic village centre, along the narrow streets and in between the stone buildings, one can enjoy a truly authentic Sardinian experience. An important landmark is the eighteenth-century imposing granite building that houses the Galluras ethnographic museum. Visitors experience complete immersion in the family life of yesteryear, thanks to the faithful reconstruction of the rooms in old Gallura houses: the kitchen with its fireplace, the bedroom with typical Sardinian furnishings, from the bed to the chests of drawers and the baby cradles. Among the more than 7000 exhibits on display, one deserves special attention: the wooden hammer of the female Agabbadora, an obscure figure of Sardinian folk culture whose role was, according to ancient traditions, to end the suffering of terminally ill patients. The intriguing story of these mysterious women provides insight on how the practice of euthanasia, an issue often fiercely debated nowadays, was considered in the past as a strong gesture of humanitarian awareness and a way in which death is treated differently, as just the end of the life cycle.

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A few steps away, one has the privilege of entering what was once the home of a singular artist, Tonino Forteleoni (Luras, 1915-1996). The extraordinary cork works created by the artist show a wealth of technique, creativity and unrivaled abilities.

Another jewel in the crown near Luras is the Muscazega Wine Estate: a small and prestigious winery of about forty hectares that features streams, numerous cork oaks and a striking ancient Roman small bridge. In addition to Vermentino, the most important wine in Gallura, it is possible to taste the rarer Nebbiolo wine. This vine, imported from Piedmont about 200 years ago, has found here one of the very few favourable terrains that truly enhance its wonderful features. The reception given by the landlady, the passion for her work evident in her words, is a rare experience indeed, one that everyone should treat themselves to.

For more information, tariffs and reservations, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail on [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

CRAFT ITINERARY

A deep sense of belonging to one’s cultural roots is at the origin of the constant commitment of Gallura’s artisans to their work, a commitment that is responsible for the preservation of the wisdom of the most ancient techniques and the use of the most diverse materials. Wisdom and techniques, handed down from one generation to the another over centuries, become contemporary thanks to the genius and ingenuity of the very few who keep on following these amazing traditions.

The itinerary leads first to the Andrea Sotgiu Goldsmith Laboratory to witness the birth of a typical Sardinian filigree jewel, an ancient artisanal technique for interweaving very thin threads of gold or silver. The itinerary continues with the discovery of the “wooden” clothes by Anna Grindi by visiting her Atelier in Tempio Pausania, where cork, traditionally used to make everyday objects, finds a new life as it is mastered by the textile skills of the fashion designer. She makes cork the key material for the realisation of her clothes which are available for purchase in a number of prestigious high fashion boutiques. In the small stone village of Aggius, you will meet the Gallura masters in the art of weaving carpets. Made entirely by hand with ancient horizontal looms, the Aggius rugs are created by local weavers with natural colours and a weave of very fine threads that give body to the figures and ornamental motifs handed down for generations following century-old traditions.

For more information, tariffs and reservations, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail on [email protected] VILLA DEL GOLFO / ExPERIENcE

YOGA CLASSES

Immersed in the green of our Oasi di Luna, with the Gulf of Arzachena in the background, our guests can practice yoga with an exceptional teacher. Experts or beginners, our guests will experience the deepest levels of serenity, in a state of total relaxation of mind and body.

Individual class: € 80,00 per person- 1 hour - one person Group class: € 40,00 per person - 1 hour - from 2 to maximum 4 people

The classes are held in Italian, English, French, German or Spanish.

To book your experience, please contact us at +39 0789 892091 or by e-mail at [email protected] HOTELVILLADELGOLFO.COM