At the helm of the Li Ciusoni restaurant, Chicca Ortu shares her passion for fresh pasta, rooted in childhood memories: “Cooking here feels like cooking for one big family.”
Warm appetisers and flavourful cured meats from the hinterland, traditional first courses, grilled meats and the famous spit-roasted suckling pig, local cheeses and typical Gallurese desserts. At Li Ciusoni, the table is set with specialities of authentic Gallurese cuisine. Genuine and flavourful dishes offer a taste of this land, surrounded by nature amidst stunning holm oaks and massive granite rocks.
An excellent host at Li Ciusoni, Chicca Ortu, a member of the Muntoni family, tells us how her passion for cooking and fresh pasta began, tied to fond childhood memories. It’s the perfect opportunity for her to share the recipe for her Gallurese-style raviolone, a traditional festive dish.
How did you find your way into the kitchen? My whole family has always loved cooking, and my parents used to involve my brother and me in making fresh pasta. My mum would give us little moulds to make our own desserts while she worked on hers; my dad, a farmer, had us making cheese with empty tuna cans, though for some reason, ours always turned out rock-hard. For me, cooking is still all about family. Cooking brings people together, and cooking at Li Ciusoni feels like cooking for one big family.
Do you feel deeply connected to your homeland? Absolutely. I’ve worked elsewhere too, but at the Valle dell’Erica Resort, I feel so at home. It’s a wonderful place, and I consider it a privilege to work here.
How would you describe your cooking? Simple, just like eating at home. My dishes are genuine. Everything here is prepared fresh: my cooking is zero-kilometre and zero-minute. I enjoy preparing local Sardinian dishes but not only those. I make traditional Gallurese pasta dishes, as well as suckling pig, focaccia, and other specialities.
Perfect for festive occasions, Chicca shares her recipe for raviolone, a traditional Italian first course, prepared in the Gallurese style. In her hands, it becomes a round disc of thinly rolled pasta dough.
To make my raviolone, I use only durum wheat flour, lukewarm water, and salt. The filling is made with a typical Gallurese cheese, panedda, which is very soft, and I add ricotta to make it even creamier. Then I mix in parsley, lemon, and sugar. The sugar is unique to Gallurese ravioli and is used only in this part of Sardinia. It contrasts beautifully with the lemon, as well as with the tomato and basil sauce.
It’s clear that you’re passionate about your work. Do you believe it’s the best job in the world? Yes, I always say it’s the best job alongside being a doctor. Medicine and cooking both heal. The latter heals the soul and brings joy.
Sold out for the fourth edition of the Danza nel Vento gala. We are delighted to have hosted some dance stars at the Valle dell’Erica Resort for the event.
It was an unforgettable evening, with tickets sold out in just a few days thanks to a stellar cast that attracted thousands of ballet enthusiasts. The fourth edition of “Danza nel Vento” brought international dance stars to the splendid Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, creating a magical evening that will remain etched in the memories of all present.
This year, “Danza nel Vento” exceeded all expectations, attracting an even larger audience than in previous editions. The gala, now a regular fixture on the international dance event calendar, saw the participation of the world’s dance elite, who for one night left the stages of the world’s most important theatres to perform in the historic centre of Santa Teresa Gallura, overlooking the Strait of Bonifacio and surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes.
We are pleased to have once again supported a prestigious event for Sardinia and to promote the culture of dance in the region: Delphina Hotels & Resorts has been the main sponsor of the event since its first edition, and the Valle dell’Erica Resort, part of the Delphina chain, had the honour of hosting some of the international stars who performed at the event.
After its victory in 2023, the 5-star resort in Santa Teresa Gallura is once again nominated in the Best Resort category.
Celebrating its sixth consecutive year as the Greenest Resort in Europe at the World Travel Awards, Valle dell’Erica’s triumphs continue. It has now received a nomination for Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. This is an important reaffirmation following last year’s victory, which saw Valle dell’Erica enter the list of the top 25 Resorts in Europe.
The award, given by the renowned American travel magazine, is the result of a careful selection of readers’ opinions and numerous criteria, including service quality, food, and the atmosphere experienced within the resort. We have reached this milestone thanks to your support, and if you also appreciate our authentic hospitality and the beauty of Northern Sardinia, vote for Valle dell’Erica Resort in the 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Whether you are a couple looking for intimacy and romance or a family on holiday with children, there are many spaces dedicated to their entertainment. Meanwhile, adults can relax at the Le Thermae Thalasso & SPA Centre, explore the natural fitness trails, or enjoy a glass of Vermentino on one of the resort’s panoramic terraces. And when it comes to food, Valle dell’Erica offers a variety of options: seven restaurants to choose from, including Li Ciusoni, specialising in Gallura cuisine, and Li Zini, for exclusive barefoot dinners on the sand.
The resort is also an excellent starting point for sea excursions, aboard prestigious boats and exclusive inflatable boats with skippers: the best way to discover the jewels of the La Maddalena Archipelago.
Valle dell’Erica Resort is not only a fantastic place for a holiday but also the ideal destination for special occasions such as honeymoons and weddings. Its enchanting location and exclusive rooms with private pools make it perfect for celebrating unforgettable moments. Discover Valle dell’Erica’s Intense proposal dedicated to newlyweds and anniversaries.
So, what are you waiting for? Come and discover Valle dell’Erica Resort and let yourself be enchanted by the natural beauty of Gallura, for a holiday that will remain in your heart!
Sports immersed in greenery, treatments that highlight Mediterranean plants, genuine foods, and the blue sea that fills the view: immerse yourself in the beauty of Valle dell’Erica.
Have you ever thought of a holiday where nature is not just a backdrop but the protagonist of your rest and enjoyment? Imagine waking up surrounded by greenery in an elegant room immersed in the landscape of Northern Sardinia, opening the door of your veranda just a few meters from the deep blue sea, while the morning breeze brings the scents of the Mediterranean maquis.
And then there is the sea, an element that in Sardinia becomes a true travel companion. You can discover the most hidden coves of the La Maddalena Archipelago with a boat excursion departing directly from the resort. Experiences that will give you unforgettable moments. But it doesn’t end here: seawater is the queen of thalasso treatments at the Le Thermae centre, with four outdoor pools surrounded by smooth granite rocks and the greenery of the park. A two, three, or six-day thalassotherapy program improves venous and lymphatic circulation, stimulates proper breathing, eliminates toxins, drains, and enhances muscle capacity by toning the tissues.
Alternatively, discover the Sardinian Signature special line, treatments and wellness rituals that use organic products and ingredients offered by Sardinian nature to promote health and well-being. This experience is made possible thanks to the resort’s collaboration with Sardinian cosmetic laboratories that use Mediterranean ingredients and the properties of local plants, flowers, and fruits in their formulations.
From the spa to the table, everything is designed to celebrate and enhance the natural and human riches of the island. Genuine and local ingredients that respect seasonality and transform into tasty land and sea dishes in the tradition of Sardinian and Mediterranean cuisine. A great variety of proposals in line with the Genuine Local Food Oriented® philosophy, a quality mark created and registered by Delphina to support healthy, good, and fair gastronomy. Seven experiences to live, such as 7 resort restaurants, including the authentic Gallurese cuisine of Li Ciusoni, exclusive barefoot dinners on the sand, beach aperitifs, or pasta stations by the pool.
And when it’s time to go home, why not take a tasty souvenir of this experience with you? The Delphina Selection, with its food and wine offerings, will be the perfect way to keep the memory of a unique holiday alive, rich in nature, discovery, and authenticity.
The 5-star in Santa Teresa Gallura ranks among the jewels of hospitality in Europe, offering a holiday that’s unforgettable. This is according to readers of the prestigious American magazine, Condé Nast Traveler.
It’s the Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 that marks the latest accolade for the Valle dell’Erica Resort, the “Dream” of the Delphina hotels & resorts collection.
Selected among the top 25 Resorts in Europe, the award from Condé Nast Traveler is the result of meticulous selection by the American magazine, which over twelve months identified the hotels and resorts that made its readers’ travels unforgettable. It’s one of the most coveted recognitions in the travel sector, the result of an analysis of numerous criteria including service quality, food, and the atmosphere experienced within the resort.
Nestled in a 28-hectare mediterranean park and overlooking the International Park of the Strait of Bonifacio, Valle dell’Erica Resort is a true oasis of peace and natural beauty, with a 180-degree view of the La Maddalena and south Corsica Archipelagos. The Resort is not just an exceptional place to stay but also a perfect destination for special moments like honeymoons or weddings, thanks to its enchanting location and exclusive services such as the “Le Thermae” Thalasso Centre & SPA.
A place where nature, comfort, sustainability, and hospitality merge to create a 360-degree wellness experience among vast green spaces, beaches, and secluded coves with fine white sand, prestigious rooms, and suites furnished with local materials.
The Condé Nast Traveller award adds to a long list of accolades obtained by the Valle dell’Erica Resort. The typical mediterranean hospitality, love for Gallura and nature, together with a commitment to environmental sustainability through the We are green protocol, are at the heart of Delphina’s philosophy and have allowed the Valle dell’Erica Resort to be elected the “Best Green Resort in Europe” at the World Travel Awards for five consecutive years.
It has smashed box offices worldwide and made children of all ages dream: The Little Mermaid has long left Andersen’s fairy tale world to come alive in the crystal-clear waters of Northern Sardinia.
“The water is the bluest I’ve ever seen, and the rock formations are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. We discovered Sardinia in our dreams before going there,” declared John Myhre, the set designer of Disney’s new live-action film “The Little Mermaid.”
A landscape of wild beauty that, after enchanting the Hollywood cast and crew of Walt Disney’s live-action film, has left the whole world breathless: Mermaid Rock, Ariel’s beach, the castle. All locations to discover along the coast between Santa Teresa Gallura and Castelsardo, close to the Valle dell’Erica Resort.
Visiting the Mini Club at the Valle dell’Erica Resort also means being amazed by a mermaid who emerges from the sea right in front of the children’s eyes, waving her tail. And for the sweetest moments, tail-shaped cookies that they can decorate with colored icing. To conclude the day, songs and dances together with Triton and the Little Mermaid. And still, costumes, braided hair, and marine-themed nail polish to make them feel like mermaids for a night.
