with the snow-capped mountains of the Gennargentu alternating with the sweetness of the winter sea making Sardinian Christmas an unforgettable experience Let's see together what to do in Arzachena and the rest of Sardinia. If, on the other hand, you want to find out about Christmas initiatives in Porto Cervo, click here. Arzachena is preparing to experience an extraordinary Christmas with Incanto di Natale (Christmas Enchantment) the project promoted and funded by the municipality which transforms the historic center and villages into a stage of lights the charming Garden of Wonders and the Christmas Village providing a unique atmosphere for young and old alike 8 with the lighting of the tree in Risorgimento Square along with the opening of Santa's House and the Elves' Workshop a new addition to this edition that combines music and tastings at the Michele Ruzittu Civic Museum offering a prelude of Christmas culture and flavors Among the most anticipated events is Teo Teocoli's show which will enliven the historic center on Dec The most beloved events in the villages are confirmed such as the Christmas Project in Porto Cervo the lighting of the monumental crib in Baja Sardinia on Dec Another date the administration is turning the spotlight on is Dec 13 with Wish Lights to celebrate Santa Lucia: an occasion deeply felt by the people of Arzachen who have always loved to gather in the church and belvedere for religious and convivial rites The grand finale is for the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6 Cagliari lights up with Christmas lights and decorations creating a magical atmosphere that envelops the streets of the historic center Don't miss the Christmas market in Corso Vittorio Emanuele where you can discover local handicrafts and taste typical gastronomic specialties of the island celebrates Christmas with the Cap d'Any a l'Alguer a big party that takes place in Piazza Civica and includes concerts Sassari comes alive with Santa's House and the projection of Christmas lights and images on buildings creating an atmospheric atmosphere throughout the city Sardinia has a long tradition of nativity scenes made from natural materials and handcrafted figures Among the most famous is the Is Zuddas Caves nativity scene where natural caves become the perfect setting for a unique nativity scene From enchanted villages to underground caves a journey through the island's most unique and fascinating Christmas performances Everything you don't want to miss including Christmas markets food outlets and events for young and old alike sa miss'e puddu: all the ancient customs of 24 and 25 December on the island culture and natural beauty all to be discovered A new Literary Prize is being launched in Arzachena a figure who has left an indelible mark on the history of the region His contribution has transformed northeastern Sardinia into one of the world’s most renowned tourist destinations successfully combining economic development this initiative aims to offer young people an opportunity to rediscover the connection between past and future exploring the vision and determination of a man who believed in the potential of this land The prize is open to third-year students of lower secondary schools within the municipality who are invited to submit written works dedicated to Prince Aga Khan IV and his role in the community’s development "This award is a well-deserved tribute to a man who recognized and enhanced the essence of our land turning it into a model of sustainable development and innovation," says Mayor Roberto Ragnedda "We want to convey to the younger generations the importance of vision and courage—qualities that enabled him to look beyond and invest in Arzachena’s future." highlights the educational value of the project: "Involving students in such a meaningful initiative will allow them to deepen their understanding of our community’s cultural roots while fostering creativity and a sense of belonging Education is not just about academic learning but also about personal and social growth." The award includes a financial contribution of €10,000 for the winning class which can use the funds for educational and cultural activities A jury composed of experts in the cultural and literary fields will evaluate the submissions rewarding those that best interpret the theme with originality and depth It was a case of Les Bleus taking victory at the home of the Azzurri on Saturday at the World Triathlon Cup Arzachena France topped the podium courtesy of Sandra Dodet while the sprint for second place was pretty good too… sunny day in Sardinia welcomed athletes to a calm sea the swim wasn’t going to be the key to success here – particularly with the hilly bike course to come Mathilde Gautier (FRA) and Great Britain’s Sophie Alden were along those leading the charge into T1 With the first hill on the bike coming almost straight out of transition the shape of the race would be decided on two wheels A measure of the hills in Arzachena was soon clear Annika Koch (GER) – recent winner of an African Triathlon Cup event – was having to zigzag across the road simply to make some decent forward progress Gautier powered on alone, dropping Alden and Koch, and by the end of lap one (of three) had broken clear and built a decent margin of 21 seconds. With the likes of Cassandre Beaugrand Emilie Morier and Emma Lombardi in the French squad It was certainly a brave and aggressive move on one of the best courses on the WTCS and World Cup circuits with a huge chasing pack of 23 trying to close her down Up the final climb and the Gautier lead was eliminated While a group of eight briefly looked as if they would break away the descent saw everything come back together again it was going to be a tough (and not flat) 5km run to determine this podium Coming up fast after a slow T2 however was Jeanne Lehair (TRI) the former French athlete now in the process of allegiance transfer to Luxembourg Dodet upped the pace and pushed on for home While Dodet was clear in front for the win Derron and Baptista were shoulder-to-shoulder and at full gas for the last 200m a sprint finish for the line which saw the Swiss athlete just win that battle for silver “It was a very hard race because of the bike…and on the run I was dying but I’m very happy now.” said Dodet post-race “I thought many times on the run I was getting dropped but I had to really fight mentally” said Derron who matched her silver medal from 12 months ago not only because of the heat but because of the bike I was more scared of the downhills – I’m very happy with the result today” said Baptista Saturday 28 May 2022 – ELITE WOMEN – 750m / 20km / 5km (CLICK HERE FOR THE ELITE MEN’S RACE FROM ARZACHENA) Follow the madness of the 'Race that eats its young' on RUN247 Spring in Arzachena lights up with music and tradition with the first edition of the Pasquetta Sound Festival Three days of events spread between the historic heart of the Gallurese town and the coastline of Cannigione designed to involve tourists and residents in an Easter weekend full of events strongly desired by the municipal administration with the support of the Region of Sardinia aims to become a reference for the start of the spring tourist season “We have built a program that enhances our cultural heritage and craftsmanship excellence putting them side by side with big names in Italian music to attract especially young audiences,” explains Nicoletta Orecchioni with a full immersion in the authentic flavors of Arzachen Easter the Santa Maria Folk Group will demonstrate the preparation of typical dishes such as formaggelle and sweet ravioli according to recipes handed down from generation to generation Also on stage will be the skill of pancake maker Paolo Sanna who will prepare traditional long pancakes space will be given to Sardinian handicrafts: baskets natural ointments and typical products will be on display Saturday and Sunday mornings with live music by the Dilliriana Duo providing the soundtrack The highlight of the festival comes on Monday will be transformed into a family-friendly Easter Garden in the morning: pony encounters creative workshops and the presence of the giant Easter Bunny will enliven the play area curated by Magic Party From 4:30 p.m., on the other hand, the curtain will be lifted on the large seafront stage for the most anticipated free concert of the season: Coez, on his only national date, will headline along with Aka7even and Shari, promising an all-singing Easter Monday finale. Adding to the atmosphere will be food stands from local associations and a breathtaking sunset over the bay the festival is also an invitation to discover Arzachena's historical For real-time updates on the program: Facebook page Municipal Administration of Arzachena In this guide we discover together the events traditions and must-see places in Sardinia this season the pop singer on the beachfront stage in Cannigione along with Aka7even and Shari cozy facilities with authentic charm: here's where to sleep in and around Porto Cervo creativity and the link between young people and the local area He was 88 years old and had revolutionized northeastern Sardinia in the 1960s Only 6 kilometres from the centre of Arzachena a real jewel of Sardinian cultural heritage decorations and Santa's villages to make the most of the holiday magic will be held on 2 and 3 September in the Marina di Porto Cervo square highlights the lifestyles of Sardinia and Costa Rica through the contributions of researchers and experts Conceived by director Pietro Mereu and coordinated by the Costa Smeralda Consortium the Longevity Fest project enjoys the patronage of the Region of Sardinia and the Municipality of Arzachena and sees the kind collaboration of Hotel Pitrizza and Mereu Auto The event takes place over two evenings: on 2 September with the screening of the documentary Kentannos - Pura Vida directed by Victor Cruz followed by a talk show on the theme Sardinia - Costa Rica moderated by artistic director Pietro Mereu founder of Zona Azul de Nicoya; Laura Vindas nutrition researcher at the University of Maryland in Baltimore; Alessandra Nieddu researcher at the University of Sassari; Gianni Pes founder of the Blue Zone concept and researcher; Giovanni Scapagnini Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Molise and scientific director of the Garda Valley Foundation Closing the evening was the speech by Chef Maria Carta and owner of the ‘Is Feminas’ restaurant in Cagliari who in collaboration with Insula Sardinia and Chef Ester Loru Ramirez Gomez spoke about the longevity experience created for the occasion with Sardinian-Costa Rican contaminations Vice-President of the Consorzio Costa Smeralda and CEO of Smeralda Holding says: ‘We are proud to host the third edition of the Longevity Fest; the festival represents a precious opportunity to enhance the excellence of the Sardinian territory nature and traditions intertwine in a unique context’ Longevity Fest During the evening of 3 September the first edition of the Longevity Award assigned to author Mogol who presents his book Rinascita (Rebirth) for the occasion singer and actress Ambra Pintore will lead the panel How does one become a Blue Zone featuring the projection of the documentary Arzachentos on the long-living people of Arzachena directed by Pietro Mereu founder of the Blue Zone concept and researcher; Roberto Ragnedda Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Molise and scientific director of the Garda Valley Foundation founder of the Coda di Lupo Farm in Arzachena ‘This year the Longevity fest becomes bigger and more important on the first evening we will host Costa Rica for a comparison between two long-lived lifestyles the first Longevity Award that we will give to a personality with not only anagraphic but also artistic longevity the most important Italian poet and maestro Mogol’ Longevity Fest takes place on 2 and 3 September at the Piazzetta della Marina in Porto Cervo. R.S.V.P. info@consorziocostasmeralda.com free access A journey of discovery of this wonderful land A place that celebrates the marriage of beauty and art The natural beauties you absolutely must visit on the island Everything you need to know about the masterpiece designed by Busiri Vici in the 1960s granitic rocks and Mediterranean scrub: the Coast’s top trekking trails He told us recently how much he loves racing at the World Triathlon Cup Arzachena, and Jonathan Brownlee showed exactly why with another masterclass display in Sardinia With the air temperature well over 30 degrees and the water temperature bathlike in Sardinia there was clearly no need for neoprene on Saturday afternoon in Italy World Triathlon Cup racing for the year is underway in #ArzachenaWC for the men in Sardinia and Olympic qualification for Triathlon in Paris 2024 has commenced!64 men line-up for battle across the tough World Cup sprint distance race.Watch the race: https://t.co/EIpqdY2eJ3 pic.twitter.com/mxPt1hKUhz Mark Devay (HUN) and Richard Varga (SVK) assumed their typical slots at the front of the swim saw a long line of athletes running back onto the sand after 750m Winner last year on a course he loves, Jonny Brownlee was close enough to the front that he would be in prime position starting the three lap bike “Brownlee did what Brownlee does” was the quite appropriate comment from Trevor Harris on commentary and before the top of the first hill on lap one of three his efforts had created a group of just four Dylan McCullough (NZL) and Tom Richard (FRA) for company McCullough was recently named in the New Zealand Commonwealth Games team for Birmingham 2022 They were 28 seconds up at the end of the first lap that was up to 45 seconds starting the final 6.6km lap As a triple Olympic medallist riding with three athletes without a career World Triathlon Cup podium between them Brownlee was surely in prime position to deliver on his race favourite status And 48 seconds was the quartet’s advantage at T2 Brownlee’s bike dismount left a lot to be desired but the couple of seconds lost shouldn’t be crucial if Jonny is close to top form within a kilometre Brownlee was back in the lead There were some strong runners in the large chase pack they were more likely to be running for third or second at best Manoel Messias (BRA) was the fastest of the chasers and he had caught McCullough to move into fourth place after 2.5km but Brownlee was 13 seconds clear of Devay and in control of the race managing his efforts in the warm conditions Messias was moving incredibly well and absolutely breezed past Richard and then Devay to move into second place despite the Brazilian easily running the fastest time of the day Manoel Messias BRA passing Tom Richard FRA and Mark Devay into silver position with a statement of intent in #ArzachenaWCWatch LIVE: https://t.co/EIpqdY2eJ3 pic.twitter.com/rw4ajW3PwL Brownlee was clearly the class athlete of this race and he delivered a complete performance in style it’s one of the hardest courses on the circuit but the first lap of the bike I learned from last year – I learned there’s no point in going on my own so I actually held back a bit and then went really hard on the top of the hill There were three of us working well together and I knew that on the run I should have enough.” Saturday 28 May 2022 – ELITE MEN – 750m / 20km / 5km Sandra Dodet was one of five triathletes who joined in a battle for the lead during the halfway point of the 5k run after a searing heat and the rugged Arzachena hills took the legs out of the rest of the field Dodet surged away to a 4 seconds lead and Julie Derron of Switzerland and Luisa Baptista of Brazil dueled for the silver Dodet hit the line in 1:00:31 with a 4 seconds margin for the gold while Derron edged Baptista by one second for the silver – repeating her second place at this race a year ago “It was a very hard race,” Dodet told World Triathlon media “I think we did two loops on the bike chasing Mathilde Gautier [who fell exhausted to 8th at the finish after her bravura charge on the bike] I actually didn’t feel very good on the run but I tried to stay strong.” Italian Bianca Seregni led the field through the non-wetsuit swim through the turnaround Sophie Alden of Great Britain Emma Jeffcoat of Australia right on her feet Seregni veered off course and fell back into the chase group next to Mathilde Gauthier of France and Annabel Koch of Germany but Koch of Germany zoomed through transition into the lead starting the cycling leg 30 seconds ahead of Julie Derron of Switzerland and Luisa Baptista of Brazil Sophie Alden of Great Britain and Annabel Koch of Germany ride with Gauthier until the Frenchwoman pulled away to a 20 seconds advantage at the first summit Verena Steinhauser of Italy and Miriam Casillas Garcia of Spain were driving the chasers on lap two but failed to make a dent to close in on the leader Once the chasers made contact with Gauthier on the final climb 23 women formed a pack and Lisa Perterer of Austria Claire Michel of Belgium and Tamara Gorman of the United States in position to contend after T2 Casillas and Steinhauser led the field on to the run and Baptista leading the chasers with Steinhauser falling back In the opening of the second and final run lap Dodet pulled clear to a decisive lead and Derron and Baptista were left to contend for the silver Derron prevailed and this repeated her second place finish of a year ago “Before the race I was really unsure of where my fitness was so I am really pleased to come away with second “In the run I thought many times that I was getting dropped but I tried to stay really strong mentally and fight until the finish because I learned last year that it’s not over until it’s really over.” “I am very happy with the result,” Baptista told World Triathlon media “It was a very hard race not only because of the heat The Brazilian girls told me it would be hard but we came really prepared for this The downhills were pretty fast and the girls always opened a little gap so I had to come back It was hard but I am really happy to execute a good race.” Julie Derron (SUI) 9:45 T1 00:43 B 32:44 T2 00:27 R 16:54 TOT 1:00:353 Luisa Baptista (BRA) S 09:40 T1 00:44 B 32:52 T2 00:23 R 16:55 TOT 1:00:36 4 Jeanne Lehair (TRI) S 09:22 T1 00:40 B 33:11 T2 00:24 R 17:05 TOT 1:00:465 Miriam Casillas Garcia (ESP) S 09:28 T1 00:42 B 33:02 T2 00:21 R 17:17 TOT 1:00:526 Verena Steinhauser (ITA) S 09:21 T1 00:42 B 33:08 T2 00:21 R 17:24 TOT 1:01:007 Annika Koch (GER) S 09:17 T1 00:38 B 33:16 T2 00:25 R 17:28 TOT 1:01:048 Mathilde Gautier (FRA) S 09:14 T1 00:41 B 33:19 T2 00:27 R 17:28 TOT 1:01:129 Claire Michel (BEL) S 09:22 T1 00:41 B 33:10 T2 00:25 R 17:32 TOT 1:01:1310 Julia Hauser (AUT) S 09:21 T1 00:42 B 33:11 T2 00:27 R 17:33 TOT 1:01:1717 Tamara Gordon (USA) S 09:19 T1 00:42 B 33:14 T2 00:27 R 17:56 TOT 1:01:41 © Slowtwitch - Built with Federated Computer we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site and show (non-) personalized ads may adversely affect certain features and functions Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen This is the dramatic story of Claudia Chessa, the 18-year-old from Arzachena who fell from the balcony of a hotel in Malta while escaping from her 28-year-old boyfriend The young woman retraced the terrible moments she experienced in the hotel in front of the cameras of the Mediaset program “Pomeriggio Cinque” And she explained what she felt in those moments of terror: «I thought of my mother and my family my grandchildren… of never seeing them again I was desperate – she continued – and I was so scared» she continued: «I tried to calm him down with words He kept coming in and out of the bathroom and kept repeating that I would not leave that room alive with the fear that he would throw me or push me And then I had to let go and I fell onto an awning» who is still in Valletta and who suffered back injuries in the fall was later rescued by hotel staff and taken to the hospital was instead investigated for injuries and threats Tutte le notizie del giorno aggiornate minuto per minuto 2021 L'Unione Sarda S.p.A | Indirizzo della Sede Legale: Piazzetta L'Unione Sarda nr | Codice Fiscale ed iscrizione presso l'Ufficio Registro Imprese di Cagliari 01687830925 (P.I stai utilizzando un browser non supportato Per visualizzare al meglio il sito de L’Unione Sarda.it ti consigliamo di scaricare l’ultima versione di uno dei browser supportati: Sometimes sport is about timing – and in that regard, the victory of Great Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee on Saturday afternoon at the World Triathlon Cup Arzachena in Sardinia It will also have been one of the most popular wins from any triathlete in recent times a very popular fixture of the World Triathlon circuit Proving anyone one else wrong is not important (today’s headlines are tomorrow’s chip paper and all that…) but the impact on his own belief cannot be overlooked Those results alone would be a dream for some Jonathan – despite being in the shadow of Alistair – is still one of the best athletes ever to do this 35th and some better – but not really victory challenging – finishing positions appearing on his record far more frequently than the quality of athlete he is seemingly warranted and expressing the joy – and doubtless releasing the frustrations too – on the blue carpet was truly a joy to watch In some ways, it changes little. We are still many weeks from Tokyo, this was a sprint distance race, it was a World Cup, and athletes including Luis, Birtwhistle, Geens, Wilde and others were absent. That said, seeing Jonathan run away from Kristian Blummenfelt setting the fastest run time and looking in control doing so is not something we’ve been seeing for quite a while I know it’s easy to say that when you win I saw Alistair about 1km to go and he said ‘when you go make sure you mean it’ and I made sure I did.” such is the importance of those Olympic quota slots Even more pressure mounts now for a strong result next week in Leeds, as only Bishop – currently ranked 35th in the Olympic Rankings – has a change to gain enough points to secure that third slot Olympic selection chats could get very interesting Italy – Saturday 29th May 2021750m / 20km / 5km 36th – Grant Sheldon (GBR) – 57:4840th – Tom Bishop (GBR) – 58:47DNF – Alistair Brownlee (GBR) 1st – Marlene Gomez-Islinger (GER) – 1:00:512nd – Julie Derron (SUI) – 1:00:553rd – Verena Steinhauser (ITA) – 1:01:094th – Audrey Merle (FRA) – 1:01:175th – Zsanett Bragmayer (HUN) – 1:01:22 The well-preserved bronze coins found off the coast of Sardinia could be linked to a shipwreck A diver exploring the waters off Sardinia in Italy has discovered tens of thousands of Roman-era bronze coins hidden in the seagrass The man immediately contacted the authorities about the finding, which was near the town of Arzachena. Based on the location of the hoard, experts think the cache could be connected to an undiscovered shipwreck, according to a translated statement by Italy's Ministry of Culture Initial weight estimates put the hoard at between 30,000 and 50,000 pieces but even these contained legible inscriptions The coins were in circulation during Roman Emperor Constantine the Great's reign —Thousands of medieval coins unearthed by metal detectorists in Romania —Ancient hoard of gold Roman coins discovered in plowed UK field —Soar over ancient Rome's temples, brothels and baths in epic new 3D reconstruction "The treasure found in the waters of Arzachena represents one of the most important discoveries of numismatic finds in recent years and highlights once again the richness and importance of the archaeological heritage [at] the depths of our seas," Luigi La Rocca fine arts and landscape for the Mediterranean island Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox Jennifer Nalewicki is former Live Science staff writer and Salt Lake City-based journalist whose work has been featured in The New York Times She covers several science topics from planet Earth to paleontology and archaeology to health and culture Jennifer has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin 1,800-year-old warhorse cemetery held remains of a beloved horse — and a man considered an 'outsider' to Roman society Pompeii quiz: How much do you know about the Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius Digital 'resurrection' of the Titanic sheds light on fateful night the ship tore apart When you arrive in the bay that houses the Hotel Cala di Volpe Designed in the 1960s by architect-sculptor Jacques Couëlle as work of art to be inhabited and experienced Cala di Volpe’s architecture is undulating Inspired by the aesthetics of ancient nuraghe and stazzi the typical dwellings of Sardinian farmers and shepherds the style has become representative of the architectural style the hotel features a series of spectacular innovations while keeping the quintessence of the original design unchanged An artistic masterpiece in continuous evolution with beautifully renovated rooms and suites superb sport and wellness facilities and more A restyling curated by some of the world’s most prestigious French and Italian architecture firms Set like a jewel and contrasting with the immensity of the sea and the blue sky is the Hotel Cala di Volpe swimming pool signed by Dolce&Gabbana the largest saltwater swimming pool in Europe welcoming setting would not be complete without the addition of culinary excellence expressed here by the Cala di Volpe Barbecue a poolside restaurant that encourages guests to stop for lunch and enjoy the sumptuous menu created by the chef Michele Bacciu The Barbeque restaurant offers Mediterranean and international specialities with a corner dedicated to Sardinian delicacies you can enjoy an aperitif on the terrace of the Matsuhisa restaurant in front of the iconic pier of the famous scene from The Spy Who Loved Me and at the Atrium Bar admiring the breathtaking spectacle of the sunset while the hotel lights up with soft lights completing the experience of unique moments in a true earthly paradise beauty and well-being come together in perfect harmony we end the evening in this place that offers unique emotions with an after-dinner in the new lounge of the Matsuhisa Saturday’s World Triathlon Cup Arzachena in Sardinia, Italy saw Great Britain’s Jonny Brownlee dominate from the first hill on the challenging bike course to win a second consecutive race at one of his favourite courses on the circuit The race didn’t however go well for Norway’s Casper Stornes, winner of that famous World Triathlon Series race in Bermuda, four years ago which almost announced the global arrival of ‘The Norwegians’ on triathlon’s global stage must come down’ logic also means some quick descending in Sardinia From an overhead shot we saw a nasty looking crash on Saturday and Stornes appears to be its primary victim Posting on his Instagram feed – from a hospital bed – he revealed: Crashed on the last lap of the bike yesterday.Feeling lucky to just go away with a broken arm a small damage on one lung and some scratches.Hopefully I’m soon on my way home to take a surgery on my arm 🤞 Best wishes from the team here at TRI247 for a swift recovery are megalithic gallery graves that were used as public tombs during the Bronze Age which has a hole cut into it that functions as the entrance Walls extend from the door and form an interior corridor grave 321 such monuments have been discovered in Sardinia The massive gravestones were built by the Nuragic civilization which existed in Sardinia from the second millennium BCE the sites were not the burial site of any giant; they were giant community burial chambers Though we know the tombs had a funerary purpose Little is known about the rituals or traditional beliefs that motivated their construction Were they built to facilitate the journey into the afterlife Since their existence has yet to be justified by scientific research they have been credited to the supernatural it is widely believed that positive energy infuses the air surrounding a Giants' Tomb and provides spiritual rejuvenation It is the enormity of the slabs that feeds that theory; the largest is over 100 feet tall In part because of the presence of these imposing monuments several journalists and researchers have argued that Sardinia is the site of the lost Atlantis "The Pillars of Hercules," arguing that the Nuragic civilization was destroyed suddenly by a tsunami A recent exhibition at UNESCO was devoted to Frau's theory and the "imposing vanished civilisation of the Nuraghes." After all all that remains of that lost world are enigmatic stone remnants From Arzachena take the 427 to Calangianus: after 3 km turn right and take the road to Luogosanto After 1.8 km turn left on the street to Capichera and travel another few hundreds meters This iconic fortress was once the crown jewel of Haiti's national defense A town church once nearly submerged by the damming of a river is now hauntingly visible as the water recedes The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters Amazing and mysterious Neolithic settlement on Scotland's Orkney Islands What might be the largest completely Jewish town in the world outside of Israel now faces dwindling numbers and empty streets Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world Highly unusual subterranean stupa and adjacent cave monastery This morning’s women’s Arzachena World Cup event in Sardinia When Bermuda’s twice ITU Triathlon World Champion (with another seven off-road world championship victories on the C.V. too), Flora Duffy the task for her opposition was already going to be a tough one Add in the fact that the three-lap bike course included a substantial climb each lap and in truth if this were the Open golf championship we would be crossing to the familiar sight of the winners trophy being engraved already Second in Hamburg, a dominant winner in Karlovy Vary and another victory today Duffy has more than proven her return to form and fitness after an extended period with injury One other thing to note – from Monday, the PTO will begin announcing their 10 wild cards for the PTO 2020 Championship at Challenge Daytona in December. You can make that nine, as there is not a chance that Flora won’t, at the very least, be offered one. Given that she won her only previous 70.3 start only a fool will believe she can’t be a contender Bear in mind, when the 2020 British Triathlon Performance Squads were announced at the end of 2019, Potter was not on that list despite having won the ETU Championships earlier in the summer That shows her dedication to proving her potential in her new sport – congratulations Beth The conditions were near-perfect as the athletes took to the beach start line on Saturday morning, 2019 World Champion Katie Zaferes wearing the number one and leading a strong field into the water it was Duffy who had the clear water ahead of her and as she powered back towards the beach her advantage grew and grew The short run into transition confirmed a 10-second lead was already hers Zaferes, Sara Perez Sala, Rachel Klamer and Anna Godoy Contreras looking to try and bridge the gap straight out of T1 Duffy had other ideas. The first long climb saw her stretch away and her technical brilliance allowed her to attack the downhill too, carving out a 35-second lead by the end of lap one. Behind her, Angelica Olmo, Leonie Periault and Potter had battled hard to join Zaferes The likes of Lisa Tertsch and Erika Ackerlund were struggling to keep in touch almost two minutes back each climb stretching the field out further The lead was just north of 50 seconds as Duffy dismounted and headed into transition with no thought of looking back, then it was Klamer, Potter and Olmo out together and looking to chase the podium places It was Netherlands’ Klamer who faded first, while Periault went through the gears and pulled clear in third behind Potter The Brit had a useful 6-second lead at the bell Zaferes and Olmo all hanging tough together and waiting for the right time to make a move As Duffy soaked up the final few hundred metres safe in the knowledge gold was hers for the second successive World Cup, Potter came around the final corner with just enough daylight behind her Steinhauser edging Periault to the final podium spot down the blue carpet Olmo took fifth place ahead of Zaferes and Rachel Klamer Denmark’s Alberte Kjaer Pedersen and Mathilde Gautier rounding out the top 10 For the full results, click here Bermuda’s Flora Duffy has claimed yet another major international title racing to victory in the Arzachena World Cup this weekend in Italy The triathlon.org report said “It was one of those performances you just had to take a step back and admire as Flora Duffy took the tough Arzachena World Cup course by the neck and raced solo for an hour to win another brilliant gold “There was to be no catching the Bermudian from the moment she emerged from the water with 10 seconds of daylight behind her Britain’s Beth Potter running her way into silver ahead of Italy’s Verena Steinhauser “The conditions were near-perfect as the athletes took to the beach start line on Saturday morning 2019 World Champion Katie Zaferes wearing the number one and leading a strong field into the water “The short run into transition confirmed a 10-second lead was already hers Rachel Klamer and Anna Godoy Contreras looking to try and bridge the gap straight out of T1 The first long climb saw her stretch away and her technical brilliance allowed her to attack the downhill too carving out a 35-second lead by the end of lap one Leonie Periault and Potter had battled hard to join Zaferes “The lead was just north of 50 seconds as Duffy dismounted and headed into transition with no thought of looking back Potter and Olmo out together and looking to chase the podium places “As Duffy soaked up the final few hundred metres safe in the knowledge gold was hers for the second successive World Cup Potter came around the final corner with just enough daylight behind her The full 2020 Arzachena ITU Triathlon World Cup results follow below [PDF here]: Category: All, News, Sports Trackback URL | Comments RSS Feed Sardinian cuisine is all about simple pleasures. 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Italy’s second-largest island offers a weekend of active adventures archaeological sites and some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean This article was adapted from National Geographic Traveller (UK).Sardinia has a wildness about it The Italian island’s north-east corner has craggy mountains and granite cliffs and in the heat of summer its landscape feels dry enough to shatter beneath your feet like pane carasau whipping through the corridor between the northern tip of the island and nearby Corsica And it’s not difficult to find isolation: Sardinia’s population density is just a third of the national average The windy bay of Porto Pollo attracts watersports enthusiasts from all over the world while the Maddalena archipelago offers stunning coastal hikes La Maddalena and Tempio Pausania are perfect for a drink there are scores of tiny islands and some wonderful beaches People live for a long time here — Sardinia has the highest percentage of centenarians in the world — and with this quality of life MorningFirst things first: this is an island in the Med so you’ll want to get acquainted with a beach or two If you’re after the spray on your skin and the wind in your hair the Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) — a 10-mile bump of coastline between the Gulf of Arzachena and the Gulf of Cugnana — has a host of beaches and high-end resorts from the sandy sweep at Cannigione to the millionaire-magnet of Porto Cervo head to the harbour town of Palau for a bowl of al dente spaghetti with fat mussels and baby tomatoes at Il Ghiottone with a hilltop fortress that can be visited on a guided tour Palau’s port is where you can join a car ferry (€60 [£51] return with departures every half an hour) for the 30-minute crossing to the archipelago of La Maddalena This is the place to rent boats to visit some of the other islands (such as Razzoli and its coastal road offers a very scenic drive It’s an elegant and vibrant town that deserves time in its own right with pastel-coloured buildings set along quaint streets jewellery and craftworks with a nautical theme as well as atmospheric bars that are perfect pitstops for a glass of wine or mirto This is a place with a pleasant buzz — and you can take your time because ferries back to Palau run through the night Shoppers in the picture-postcard old town of La Maddalena.Photograph by 4Corners ImagesDay two: history and handicraftsMorningStart the day with a rummage into Sardinia’s past Much of the island’s rich archaeology dates to the Nuragic people who lived here from 1500 BC until Roman occupation in 238 BC ranging from burial sites to mysterious conical towers called nuraghe You’ll find seven sites at Arzachena (combined ticket €25 [£21] or €7 [£6] per individual site) including an extensive complex of buildings at Nuraghe La Prisgiona where the dead of La Prisgiona were buried enter the towers and walk in footsteps that ring through the millennia AfternoonFour miles to the east is San Pantaleo a gem of a town surrounded by jagged mountain peaks At its heart is a square with blossom trees and a honey-stoned church while the surrounding lanes contain shops selling artisan jewellery and paintings by local artists There’s a buzzy cafe-bar in the square but it’s pricey so head for a lunch of pizza or pasta at nearby Ichnos After lunch, it’s a 45-minute drive west to the hilly village of Aggius, which is renowned for its weavers. MEOC, the ethnographic museum and explains the painstaking process of creating a carpet or wall-hanging decorated with traditional motifs you can buy one from the nearby workshop of Gabriella Lutzu EveningThe town of Tempio Pausania lies just a few minutes away through the hills Three-quarters of Italy’s cork comes from Sardinia and the area around Tempio Pausania— with its vast cork oak forests — is a major centre of production Many shops in the town sell items made of cork and you can even see a collection of old cork-making equipment at the Museo Storico delle Machine del Sughero (the Cork Machinery Museum) Tempio Pausania has elegant granite architecture and there are several historical churches to admire (including the Purgatory Church built in the 17th century by a local nobleman seeking absolution from the Pope for committing a massacre) where there’s a homely vibe and simple Italian food around an hour’s drive west of Olbia.Photograph by AlamyTop three island excursions from SardiniaFor nature: SpargiThis island in the Maddalena archipelago has granite coves and dense vegetation There’s also good diving (including a Roman wreck) and rich birdlife on the islet of Spargiotto For the beach: BudelliThis tiny isle is home to the striking Spiaggia Rosa whose pink sands are created by fragments of red coral so many tourists collected sand that the hue began to fade; now you have to follow a footpath behind the beach the Bertoleoni family declared this a separate kingdom The cemetery contains the grave of ‘King Paolo I’ Today it’s a marine reserve popular with divers Coddu EcchjuBuilt to hold the dead of the nearby village of La Prisgiona the ‘Giants’ Tomb’ of Coddu Ecchju dates as far back as 1800 BC A series of upright stones with slabs laid across the top form a burial corridor and a centrepiece stele — a sort of huge headstone — has a small opening where offerings were placed La Prisgiona This complex contains the extensive remains of La Prisgiona village Craftsmen’s huts are set around the nuraghe a central keep with two towers that probably formed the fortified residence of village leaders Church of San SimplicioThe 11th-century Church of San Simplicio in Olbia stands on the site of an early-Christian church that was said to mark the spot where the bishop Simplicius was killed with a lance The granite facade has a bell tower and a triple-mullioned window Olbia Archaeological MuseumThe extensive collections of Olbia’s archaeological museum chart the history of this region from prehistoric times to the 20th century The exhibits feature many finds from craft that sunk around the coast Malchittu TempiettoThis hilltop Nuragic temple at Arzachena was built from boulders around 3,500 years ago It contains niches and a shelf where offerings were presented to the deities though broken by the roots of a tree growing through the floor Windsurfers take to the waves at Porto Pollo a hub for water sports on the island's northeast coast.Photograph by AlamyThree water sports activities in SardiniaSunny north-east Sardinia is one of Europe’s watersports capitals a huge bay of white sand divided by a narrow spit Planet Travel can organise everything from accommodation in the area to equipment hire group or individual lessons (including for children as young as four) or refresher courses Windsurfing & SUPYou’ll find a distinct east-west divide at Porto Pollo The bay’s eastern part sees side-offshore winds and calm water super-steady board and arrange a lesson or two You’ll start on a ‘simulator’ (a board set into the beach itself) and should quickly get the hang of how to steer which is perfect for hunting for hidden coves along the coastline KitesurfingThe western section of Porto Pollo is broader and hit by side-onshore winds but it’s those swells and ripples that make it such a perfect playground for kitesurfers adrenaline-junkies use the waves as ramps to launch their boards many metres into the air allow for at least two or three morning lessons to learn how to assemble and control the kite; you’ll be issued with a radio helmet to keep you in contact with an instructor Below the surfaceThere are some excellent snorkelling and dive sites here, and the team from Orca Dive Club in Santa Teresa Gallura can take you to them in their Zodiac The underwater landscape in this part of Sardinia is one of granite boulders You’ll see red anemones and shoals of damselfish darting among banks of mermaid’s wine glass a sea plant with flowers the shape of cocktail glasses San PantaleoMuseo Storico delle Machine del Sughero Tempio PausaniaOlbia Archaeological Museum Published in the Jul/Aug 2021 issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) Flora Duffy will not be defending her World Triathlon Cup Arzachena title after opting not to compete in Italy this weekend Having decided not to take to start line of the long awaited World Triathlon Championship Series opener in Yokohama Duffy previously stated that this weekend’s race was being considered as a possible start to her purposely delayed season Bermuda’s two-times world champion has confirmed to The Royal Gazette that she has opted to delay her return to competitive elite-level action until the second race of the Championship Series in Leeds that Duffy clinched her second successive ITU Triathlon World Cup gold medal after storming to victory in the town the second largest island off the coast of Italy Building on her triumph at the first rescheduled World Cup event the Karlovy Vary ITU Triathlon in the Czech Republic a month earlier she led from start to finish to take victory in 1hr 0min 53sec ahead of Britain’s Beth Potter in 1:02:04 and Italy’s Verena Steinhauser in 1:02:07 While a chance to successfully defend her title would normally be relished by Duffy her need to return to action is not as desperate as others as she instead focuses her attentions to tailored preparation for this summer’s Olympic Games As some athletes continue to sweat over their Olympic qualification — with rankings reopened in Yokohama having been frozen since March last year — Duffy remains in line to qualify for the Games on the basis of her present ranking are expected to compete in Tokyo with each of the eligible respective National Olympic Committees selecting their athletes who are inside the top 140 of the rankings Having claimed victory at the Tokyo Olympic Test Event in August 2019 with the 33-year-old 27th in the Elite Women’s Olympic rankings on 3,903.98 points Compatriot Erica Hawley is 126th on 636.44 points meaning both would be eligible for selection With her Olympic prospects remaining fairly comfortable at this point in time Duffy is continuing to step up her preparation for the Games tailoring her training with a focus on high-altitude work out of her base in Boulder You must be Registered or to post comment or to vote Which of the Throne Speech promises is the Government best equipped to deliver on View Results Immersed in the wildest and most uncontaminated nature of Gallura just a few kilometres from the north-eastern coast of the island and from renowned beaches and destinations these rural holiday farms have preserved a clearly visible trace of the most remote culinary traditions in this corner of Sardinia which is so close to the glamour of renowned and famous destinations These apparently simple locations conceal painstaking refinement not only in terms of food and raw materials brought to the table but also for the furnishings that make up the restaurant when Porto Cervo and its establishments are preparing to open in May it is easy to lose oneself in a gastronomic tour of the site savouring the traditional cuisine of Gallura a few kilometres inland Restaurants where you can experience all the delights of local Gallura cuisineIn some cases it only takes a few minutes by car to reach restaurants such as La Colti will immerse you in the typical atmosphere of an old Gallura farmhouse With its samplings of dishes made with farm produce or zero-kilometre products the holiday farm will introduce you to the flavours of an agro-pastoral past handed down to date you will find the holiday farm Candela named after the site Rita Azara and her husband Gianmario Orecchioni run the family farmhouse With a long-standing history in the restaurant business they promise guests an unforgettable culinary experience Amidst centuries-old olive and juniper trees surrounded by vegetation and scents of the Mediterranean maquis A warm welcome awaits you with the large family that runs it who have been in the restaurant business for the past 30 years They have now been joined by their sons and daughters-in-law An excellent landmark for those who seek Sardinian meat with certified traceability Fish caught on the coast is also served here with a selection of raw seafood encompassing all the flavours of these crystal clear waters You have only to leave the coastline behind for a few hours to fully experience the feelings the Gallura region offers with its food Ristorante Lu StazzuIn the heart of the town Ristorante Cervo serves classic Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean twist over the years the restaurant has become a landmark for those who want to enjoy an authentic gastronomic experience on the Emerald Coast With retro charm and never excessive glamour they draw heavily on many traditional Sardinian recipes from which they depart only to modernise the presentation Ristorante CervoLocated in Hotel Luci di la Muntagna in Porto Cervo the Lucina restaurant is the ideal venue for those who want to enjoy a unique and evocative view during a meal you can admire a unique sunset with a view sweeping over the port of Porto Cervo and the island of Spargi La Maddalena and even the mountains of Corsica The magic is enhanced during lunch or an aperitif with dinner featuring dishes conceived by the encounter of traditional Sardinian and authentic Italian cuisine the restaurant I Frati Rossi has overlooked the Gulf of Pevero The location nestled between the granite rocks and Mediterranean maquis of Pantogia It is the atmosphere of home and the warm family-like welcome which are sophisticated and yet authentically simple and unique All these aspects converging with the unmistakable touch of Gabriele and Graziella make the restaurant on the Pantogia hill in Porto Cervo magical and evocative Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker