Forte Village Hotel Il Villaggio

The Il Villaggio Hotel at Forte Village Resort is an oasis of peace and relaxation nestled in a splendid 25-hectare lush, tropical garden, thanks to the microclimate along this brief tract of coastline. The temperate climate of all Sardinia is extremely mild, but the southern part of the island benefits from a truly extraordinary sub-tropical microclimate.

The resort, shaded by tall pines, is protected from the cold winds of the North thanks to a chain of low mountains just up-country. Sardinia is called the pearl of the Mediterranean, but as well as being one of the most beautiful islands in the Mare Nostrum, it is one of the richest in history and tradition, in flavours and aromas.

Guests may immerse themselves in the transparent blue of its waters, walk along the unspoilt sandy beaches and discover the traces of ancient civilisations from the Carthaginians to the Romans, or lose themselves in the inexhaustible richness of its cuisine. All this infinite beauty is encapsulated in the resort. This resort is located only a half hour's drive from Cagliari Airport.

The family-friendly complex comprises 7 hotels and 24 suites which take their inspiration from the harmonious colours of the sky and the sea. Surrounded by the splendours of nature and with a talent for hospitality, guests' every need will be satisfied - this resort wasn't named a world leader in 1995 for nothing.

Hidden among palm trees and tropical flowers, the 175 bungalows of the resort are divided into Superior bungalows and Family bungalows, both with patios. Guests of the resort may enjoy their breakfast served poolside, in the Oasis, while the Pineta buffet restaurant is reserved for dinner.

Furthermore, dining pleasure and refinement, translate into the incredible variety and imagination that typifies the resort's 14 main restaurants and numerous small eateries where guests may discover the best of international cuisine. Each guest may choose between their hotel restaurant and the other establishments, however booking and payment of a small supplement may be necessary.

Drinks are always excluded, except at the La Pineta restaurant, where water and half bottle of house wine per person is included. The management reserves the right to open/close restaurants and modify their menus during the season and without prior notice. Further facilities available to guests include air conditioning, a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe and a currency exchange facility.

There is also a newspaper stand, a bar, a pub and a disco. Guests may also take advantage of a WLAN/Internet access point (charges apply), a travel agent's, car rental, a medical centre, parking for cars, a hairdresser, a beauty centre, an information office, a church, conference rooms and a congress centre. Room service is available for an additional fee, laundry service (delivery within 48 hours) and ironing service are available every day. Guests may also hire bicycles (charges apply) and there is a playground available for the younger guests.

The Superior bungalows come with a bedroom with twin beds or a double bed and bathroom with shower. Connecting rooms are possible. All bungalows come with a bathroom with shower (apart from the Family bungalows, which have a bathtub) and there is individually adjustable air conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, colour TV with satellite channels, minibar and a safe.

The Family bungalows consist of 2 separate rooms and come with a double room with air conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone and bathroom with bathtub/shower. The second room is a living room with sofa which transforms into 2 beds. Cots are also available on request.

The complex features 4 open air pools with sun loungers and parasols and a children's pool. Guests may enjoy aqua aerobics, or, for an additional fee, relax in the sauna, on the sun terrace, in the steam bath or with a massage. There is a range of spa treatments available (charges apply), as well as, for a surcharge, banana boating, water skiing, jet skiing, motor boating, diving, windsurfing, sailing, catamaran sailing, canoeing and pedal boating. It is also possible to enjoy a game of tennis (charges apply), table tennis, squash (for an additional fee) or practise aerobics or horseriding (charges apply).

Sports enthusiasts may enjoy a work-out in the gym. Is Molas golf course is only an 8-minute drive away. Basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, billiards (charges apply) bowling (charges apply) and golf (charges apply) are also available. There is an entertainment programme on offer especially for children.