The Times and Travel + Leisure present the resort as a retreat surrounded by nature, sea, wellness, and the traditions of Gallura.
Resort Valle dell’Erica Thalasso & SPA has captured the attention of the international press. Within just a few days, the British newspaper The Times and the American magazine Travel + Leisure included the resort among the places to choose for a summer holiday in Sardinia.
Two different articles, united by the desire to tell the story of an island that invites travellers to slow down, reconnect with nature, and enjoy experiences deeply rooted in the local area.
The Times celebrates dream holidays in Sardinia with a four-page feature published in the print edition and also made available online. In the article “25 dreamy holiday ideas on Italy’s hottest island”, journalist Matthew Bell brings together twenty-five ideas for discovering the many different sides of Sardinia.
“This island off Italy is always a good idea for a holiday. Perhaps it is the certainty of finding delicious food, a beautiful sea to swim in, and plenty of sunshine. Wherever you decide to go, allow yourself all the time you need, because this is a place that invites you to slow down. Start living like the Sardinians and you will understand why so many of them live to be one hundred.”
In the top three, Resort Valle dell’Erica appears, described as a luxurious and refined family resort on the island’s magnificent north-eastern coast.
The journalist highlights the size of the park, which extends over approximately 28 hectares, the variety of its dining options, the swimming pools, and the beaches, noting that within the resort guests can find everything they need for a complete holiday, without ever feeling the need to leave. The article also recommends using the resort as a starting point to explore the La Maddalena Archipelago by sea or reach Corsica, changing scenery and culture within the same day.
It is a description that perfectly reflects the philosophy of Valle dell’Erica: offering freedom, open spaces, and a variety of experiences, allowing every guest to choose their own pace.
Travel + Leisure also chose Valle dell’Erica as a stop on its journey through the most authentic side of Sardinia, far from the jet-set destinations.
In the article “I Skipped Sardinia’s Jet-set Hotspots and Found a Side of the Island Most Travelers Never See”, journalist Helen Iatrou travels through Castelsardo, Santa Teresa Gallura, Capo Testa, and Aggius, describing natural landscapes, ancient traditions, and small towns rich in history.
The final stop on the journey is Resort Valle dell’Erica itself, presented as a five-star resort overlooking a coastline dotted with small coves, with views stretching towards the La Maddalena Archipelago and Bonifacio. What particularly captivated the journalist was a dinner at Li Ciusoni restaurant, where Gallurese cuisine is prepared according to family recipes and using ingredients connected to the local area.
“I watch Chicca as she prepares by hand the traditional Gallurese pasta after which this zero-kilometre restaurant is named. ‘I prepare the dishes as though I were welcoming guests into my own home,’ says Chicca with a warm smile. A member of the Muntoni family, owners of the hotels, she explains that she is not a chef, but that her family insisted she should be the one to lead the kitchen.”
A simple and authentic experience, able to capture the deepest spirit of Sardinian hospitality.
