Sassari, the second largest city onItaly's island ofSardinia, is located just a few kilometres from Sardinia's northwest coast. This means that Sassari offers a great destination for visitors who don't want to commit fully to a beach holiday - it is near enough to the coast to hit the beach on a sunny day, but with all the amenities of the city. A holiday villa is an ideal base for exploring the city's attractions or venturing out to the coast on a day-trip.
Sassari self-catering holiday accommodation is set in Sardinia's second-largest city, which is famous for its culture, historic architecture and fascinating sights. A good place to start a sightseeing tour is the spectacular St Nicholas Church, which towers over the old town and has an impressive baroque facade. Elsewhere you'll find a host of stunning palazzi and piazzas within walking distance of Sassari apartments, as well as an 18th Century Ducal Palace that no serves as the town hall. And just outside the city is the Monte d'Accoddi, an important archaeological site, which was only discovered as recently as 1954. Also close to Sassari self-catering cottages are a host fascinating museums and art galleries, including the comprehensive G.A Sanna Archaelogical Museum.
The beautiful northern coast of Sardinia is no more than three kilometres from villas in Sassari. Here you'll be able to enjoy a 14-kilometre stretch of white sand. Porto Torres is a little way northe ast of self-catering apartments in Sassari and features a lovely beach as well as some interesting sights in the old town, including a basilica dating from the 1200s. A little further along the coast from Sassari apartments is Stintino, which is where you'll La Pelosa, one of the region's most beautiful beaches, with white sand and clear, turquoise water. Stintino is also a gateway to the island of Asinara, an essential destination if you're visiting cottages in Sassari, and today a national park with an interesting history.
One of the highlights of any trip to Sassari is a day spent exploring the Medieval centre of the city, with its winding cobbled streets and fantastic examples of architecture around every corner. Some of the most spectacular sights include the Duomo, the Church of Santa Maria di Betlem, the Fonte Rosello and the Palazzo Comunale.
When you've had enough of the cultural attractions, there are plenty of shops around Sassari for those interested in finding an Italian fashion bargain, with prices much cheaper than in the large mainland cities.
There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes around the city centre where visitors may sample traditional Sicilian fare, including fresh seafood, game and wild mushrooms.
The month of May sees two ofSassari Province's best annual festivals - the Cavalcata Sarda folk festival, and the Fiera dell'artigianto sardo crafts fair. Visitors to the city during either of these will see the town centre brought to life as the whole town joins in the festivities.
Sassari has a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot dry summers and cooler winters. Temperatures in July and August are ideal for a beach holiday, with average temperatures of around 24C. Winters are slightly wetter, but are milder than Northern Europe, with average temperatures still sitting above around 14C in the daytime.
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