All the boxes were ticked - even the drive up to the hotel was
lovely - enormous sculpture like rocks framed each side of the manicured lawns, and then we arrived at .......... a low rise hotel -TheHotel Pulicinu (which seems to be the style in most of Sardinia). Our room had a small balcony overlooking the two pools - twin
beds and small shower room, there was even a bottle of wine waiting for us. The possibilities of a week’s relaxation gave us energy to
unpack and try out the pool area. The views over two bays where magnificent with mountains in the background - picture postcard!!!!
We ate by candlelight every night on the terrace, the sunsets
being the icing on the cake to end our days. Sardinian bread, as thin as paper,
is delicious but we had to restrict ourselves to enjoy the four courses that followed.
Local fish was always cooked in an authentic
Sardinian style and the sommelier was happy to encourage us try a local wine with our choice of dish. The
lounge area had many types of seating (and the usual TV mostly tuned into
football), there were lots of quiet areas where you could have a drink,
read or just rest. Breakfasts again where excellent with a vast array of
anything you could wish for - and if it wasn’t there they could get it for you.
There were many positives. Visiting the beautiful beach at BajaSardinia was one - reached by the shuttle bus from the hotel - our first
glimpse at the bluest sea we had ever seen was breathtaking and the short
walk to the beach took us past many lovely shops and bars. We found a lovely private beach area where we hired beds and
parasols daily. At lunch time we ambled to what was to become “our favourite bar” The Baracuda. Fabulous food, friendly staff and great views.
The shuttle bus will collect you at your chosen time, and by 6pm we where ready for an iced lemon before the
short ride back to the hotel. There are many opportunities to join day
long boat trips which take you around the headland and various
islands - some with pink sand. The Costa Smeralda conjures up an area full of
film stars - pricey restaurants - but ........ that was not the case
(if we’d gone 20 minutes around the headland then we would have arrived with
the beautiful people) - we had our own beautiful people - and
enjoyed the week of our lives. Sadly all holiday have to end but our wait in one of the loveliest airports (Olbia) helped ease us back to the
flight home. The Costa Smeralda in Sardinia is beautiful ..... you will not be disappointed.
Holiday booked with Just Sardinia www.justsardinia.co.uk 01202 484858
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