Three Curiosities about Sardinia
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Sardinia was once called Ichnusa
The name Inchusa comes from the Greek word “ichnos”, which means “footprint” or “sign”. According to tradition, the name is linked to the shape of the island, which resembles a footprint when seen from above.
Interestingly, “Ichnusa” is still used today as an alternative name for Sardinia, especially in the context of the island’s culture and tradition. For example the most famous Sardinian beer is called “Ichnusa” in honour of the ancient name of the island.
Sardinia is one of the world’s five “Blue Zones”
Sardinia is known as one of the world’s blue zones as it’s one of the places that have the highest number of people who live up to and over 100 years!
The other four are Okinawa (Japan), Nicoya (Costa Rica), Icaria (Greece) and Loma Linda (California).
Some of the important keys of living a long life in Sardinia is physical activity, eat fresh home-made meals, staying socially active as they age and maintain a sense of spirituality.
S’Ozzastru – Olive Tree
S’Ozzastru is an olive tree with an age estimated between 3000 and 4000 years and it’s the most ancient tree in Italy and one of the most ancient in Europe. It is situated in northern Sardinia, in a small village called Luras. It is a very ancient olive tree of majestic dimensions.
The circumference is 11 and a half metres, it is 14 metres high and the dimension of its crown measures approximately 21 metres.
