Chia is a water sports paradise. Waves and wind are the joy of surfers and reckless kiters, although beginners too can venture out in the presence of the surf schools operating along the beaches. Water ski, canoe or sail over the crystalline waters of the island. Dive into the blue and discover the abundance of the sea beds or go snorkeling around the islets in the vicinity of the coast.
Those who prefer terrestrial sports can improve their score on the Chia and Is Molas golf courses; explore the trails between the dunes, the hills and the woods on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback. Shopping addicts, in search of artisan crafts shops or fashion boutiques, will find a wide array of goods in Pula and Cagliari. High standard traditional gastronomic produce can be found in
San Benedetto market: pecorino cheeses, Sardinian cakes, bottarga; a visit to the fish section should not be missed. The "Strada del Carignano del Sulcis" is a must for wine experts, an itinerary leading to the discovery of hidden corners of Sardinia, vineyards with a sheer drop to the sea and remarkable wine cellars. Among the most renowned: the Sardus Pater Wine Cellar in Sant'Antioco,
famed for the Carignano "Arenas" Reserve; the Santadi Wine Cellar, in the village bearing the same name, producer of the pluri-prizewinning "Rocca Rubia" and "Terre Brune"; the prize- and awardwinning Calasetta Wine Cellar. Not to be missed, in Sant'Anna Arresi, the refined Mesa Wine Cellar with tasting of "Buio" and the barrel-matured "Buio Buio".
