Countryside in Alghero
It may be named after the Roman god of the sea – but Neptune's Grotto was discovered only a couple of hundred years ago. Hidden just above the water level at the base of the towering and remote Capo Caccia cliffs, the grotto is one of Sardinia's most dramatic natural attractions.After sailing from the harbour, you'll pass rugged coastline before reaching the grotto in under an hour. On arrival, you can choose whether to go in to Neptune's Grotto or not. If you do, you'll see stalactites biting down like incisors from the roof of the cave and stalagmites stabbing up from the floor like daggers, and a saltwater lake that stretches out for 120 metres – all while having the geology expertly brought to life by your local guide.If you choose not to take the subterranean tour, you can stay on board basking in the sunshine. Either option is a great way to spend some time before a leisurely trip back to port.
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Guided Tour of a Saffron Laboratory with Tasting in Olmedo
Explore a saffron cultivation and learn about its uses, indulge in tastings of seasoned delights, and uncover enchanting hidden secrets of Sardinian gastronomy.
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As you stirrup and saddle up for a horseback tour, you'll feel like a cowgirl or cowboy riding through the sun-soaked plains of Sardinia. Choose between an hour-long or two-hour tour through the Porto Conte Natural Park, a protected corner of the Mediterranean, replete with wildlife and sweeping panoramas.First, you'll meet your horse and get a quick briefing and trial run around the riding school's paddock. Once you're comfortable, you'll head out to explore Porto Conte park. You'll trot past pine forests, strawberry trees and wildlife on your trip. And if you're lucky, you'll spot wild rabbits, donkeys, goats and boar.Plus, bird lovers will be in their element with the chance to catch a glimpse of sea birds nesting on sheer cliffs as well as buzzards, kestrels and peregrine falcons. Sit back in your saddle and take in the sweeping views of the bay as you canter back to the stables.
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