Sardinia vs Caribbean

In a recently published article, Focus magazine asks the rhetorical question of why anyone would fly to the Caribbean when Sardinia's beaches are even more beautiful.

What can I say? Quick on the uptake! We've been preaching this for years, and our guests confirm it unanimously. So now you newspaper makers are blowing the same horn! Thank you, Focus!

In your paper, the editors present what they consider to be the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia.

You haven't made a bad choice. However, it should be noted that with so many ‘beautiful’ beaches to choose from, it's hard to go wrong. In Sardinia, almost all beaches are worth a medal. This is partly due to the Caribbean-like beach conditions and partly due to the fact that politicians have had a beneficial effect and, with rigorous building regulations, have prevented Sardinia's beaches from falling victim to construction-hungry investors. Nowhere in Sardinia are there any ‘built-up’ beaches! On my island, nature takes precedence over commerce, and, when you think about it, that's the best return for everyone.

Focus magazine lists the archipelago around La Maddalena in the north, Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda, Cala di Luna in the east, Pula in the south and Is Arutas in the west.

I can't argue with that, but I do wonder why La Cinta beach in San Teodoro, Berchida in Capo Comino, the Gulf of Orosei, etc. etc. weren't also listed. For me, quite simply, my local beach in Budoni is the most beautiful because it is one of the few where you can sit right on the beach and dine like a king.

When I sit at the Tavernetta in the evening, enjoying the beach and the sea, ordering a bottle of Vermentino and "zuppetta di cozze e arselle"*, I wouldn't trade this place for any other in the world. Götz George seems to feel the same way. I've met him here several times.

The world is just fine on Sardinia's beaches. Everywhere. Admittedly, it doesn't necessarily have to be my Budoni beach.

By the way: I first wrote that Sardinia is the Caribbean of the Mediterranean two decades ago. Since then, this comparison has been doing the rounds. I suspect that our guests have contributed significantly to its spread. Now the slogan has also reached Focus magazine.

Am I not allowed to be a little proud of that?

With a Sardinian ‘Adiosu’, I bid you farewell for today.

Joachim Waßmann

If you would like to rent a holiday home on Budoni beach, simply click on http://www.sardinienferienhaus.de/de/alle-haeuser.html and select ‘Budonis Sandstrand’ in the search engine on the left under ‘Ferienort’ (holiday resort). Then you can see what Sardafit has to offer on my favourite beach. I'm sure there's something for every taste and budget.

*‘Zupetta cozze e arselle’ are mussels and cockles stewed in olive oil and seasoned with garlic, parsley and tomato. I order them spicy. Then I add a portion of chilli.