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The island of Sardinia is the second largest in the Mediterranean Sea, second to Sicily. Its extending history goes back to 6,000 BC to first permanent settlement. With beautiful weather all year long, it provides a wonderful location for your Italian holiday. Explore Roman ruins, many exquisite museums, as well as the array of fine restaurants and shoppes when you book your car hire in Sardinia.

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Located on the eastern shore, the National Park of the Bay of Orosei and Gennargentu (simply known as Gennargentu National Park) protects the largest range of mountains on the island. Your car hire in Sardinia will bring you to some of the most rugged and awe inspiring terrain in southern Italy; featuring towering cliffs, gaping caves, vast meadows and sandy beaches, the park is considered one of the most important environments in the world. With peaks reaching heights of 2,000 meters, it is possible to see panoramic views of the entire coastline. Many hiking trails crisscross through the crags providing the platform for many exciting adventures. Whether you're young or old, an experienced hiker or armature, the Gennargentu National Park has something to offer everyone.

Located south-centrally, the World Heritage Site of Su Nuraxi di Barumini has stood for over 2 millennia. Constructed as a unique form of defense, there has been no other found in the world that can be equated to its importance. The castle-like structure features many vaulted chambers throughout the interior and many circular towers around perimeter, all of which have been constructed with large boulders. The Barumini is the most intact structure of it kind and allows scientist learn more about ancient architecture.

The National Archaeological Museum in Cagliari is located in the Citadel of Museums. The museum is just a portion of a large complex that includes the National Picture Gallery, the Department of Archaeological and historical-artistic Sciences, the Specialization School for Sardinian Studies of the University of Cagliari and the Regional ethnographic Museum of Siamese Art. Throughout the large corridors you will find exhibits that showcase life in Sardinia from the Ancient Neolithic Age and to the Dark Ages highlighted by items recovered on the island. Come and admire the ancient agricultural implements, intricate bronze statues, and many priceless treasures when you book your car hire in Sardinia.

Useful Distances and Day Trip Ideas in Sardinia (from Cagliari)

• Gennargentu National Park - 90 km
• Carbonia, Italy - 75 km
• Pula, Italy - 30 km

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