I have been coming to Sardinia since a child. I and the local people are really struck how the weather has changed. Summer times now regularly experience 40 degrees plus, sun Saharan sand/dust falls more regularly and the rains and wind are more intense. What this means is the need to be more attentive to keeping the villa cool in very hot weather. The best answer when the AC is on is close all windows, doors and shutters and keep the house dark inside. Don't let the warm air in. The pool is affected by sud saharan dust and can leave quite a significant layer of dust on the pool floor. The pool man Roberto tries his best but you may find there is still sings if it even after a few cleans Finally wind in the summer. They are damaging winds that often come unanacounced particularly in the morning. The answer is to again secure all shutter and pull down parasols and umbrellas.

Cape Mannu (no relaiton to us by the way. Mannu in sardinian means 'big') is renowned in the autumn and winter for its great surfing. Even in Spring and Summer if the winds pick up from the South or the maestrales divert form their North Easterly winds you can get some pretty impressive waves. Its certainly making more of a name for itself wihtin the international surfing community. This is a 10km hike with great coastal views and only a slight incline to get up to the tower. This would be a great walk if it wa s windier day in order to take in the spectacular waves. In fact, the waves tend to have a better form one day after major winds. GPX file below

The North West has one of the highest concentrations of Paleolithic Nuraghic culture. If you are interested in seeing some examples we have 2 of the best examples nearby within easy driving distance from Bosa. Nuraghe di Santa Cristina is very easily reached as it is located right off SS131. It’s an important complex that dates to the Bronze Age, and you’ll be able to see the best-preserved well temple of Sardinia. This is accessed via a very steep staircase of 24 incredibly well-preserved steps. On the other side of the nuraghic village, Nuraghe Santa Cristina is a single tower of about 7 meters located in a beautiful olive grove. https://www.pozzosantacristina.com/en/ Another nuraghe that can be visited from Bosa is Nuraghe Losa, one of the best preserved in Sardinia. It dates to around 1500 BC and the central tower is about 13 meters tall. https://goo.gl/maps/Pm1wYWrrN8QMh52N6