But for those among you who like something a little more active, there are plenty of opportunities for spending your time in other ways.

You will find a whole series of attractive offers at the Villasimius tourist port.

Rent a boat and spend the whole day at sea, visiting the inviting secluded bays. Or, if you prefer, take sailing lessons and begin to master this art which in Sardinia you can try out every day thanks to the constant breezes and winds.

Or again, you might prefer scuba diving, enabling you to explore the sea depths, peering into the haunts of squid and large groupers. Take our word for it: everything the sea has on offer is better and can be done better at Villasimius.

The sunsets over Villasimius but even in the evening it continues to offer a rare spectacle: as it dips beneath the coastline, it still lights up the sky, which from cobalt blue becomes deep red - a magic atmosphere, and the sea plays its part too.

The last of the sailing boats return to port, it's getting late - time to tie up for the night.

Eating in Sardinia is always a joy and a long day by the sea has sharpened our appetite.

Our visitor will find a whole series of regional dishes on offer, well able to satisfy the most demanding gourmet.

A great chance to discover the traditional flavours of Sardinian cuisine, to be savoured in one of the small restaurants in town or along the coast, where the scent of the sea is even more intense.

We have enjoyed a full day of sun and sea and what better way to end it than by a taste of local hospitality and entertainment.

There is a whole series of offers both in town and along the coast: pubs, live music, discos, alternative dives.

The night is young and is well worth living - if you're not sleepy you can keep going until morning without even noticing it.