We are a family with 4 children. We found Villa Luisella in early 2010 on the internet and went there in summer 2010 for the first time. Since then we have been spending our summer holidays each year in Villa Luisella, and we just don´t want to go anywhere else. We are somewhat hesitating to spread out the unique charm and enchantment of the Villa Luisella and the village of Solanas in this review, as we anticipate that possibly someone else might like to go there, in summer, at the time we use to stay there. Anyway.
To start with the village (no need to depict the beauty of Sardegna here…): You will find a lot of artificial summer house estates on the island. Solanas is different. It is quite small, but it has character and infrastructure of a genuine village: a church, a pharmacy, two grocery stores, a small super market, a butcher, 3 restaurants, a pizza kiosk and a newspaper kiosk, several bars. The market twice a week is a highlight. The beach is marvelous. In summer, especially on weekends in August, this remote and quiet village seems to be one of the major holiday destinations for people from Sardegna, from children to grandparents. And still Solanas retains the character of an intact village. There are few tourists from abroad, like us. Villasimius is 10 minutes, Cagliari 30 to 45 minutes away by car – depending on traffic and road works.
The Villa Luisella is located close to the beach, two minutes walking. There is enough space for the 6 of us, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and, much valued by the whole family, there is a shower outside, at the border of the garden – a great event after a hot day at the beach. The house is always absolutely tidy (when we arrive…). One veranda links the house with the most beautiful green patio. The other terrace is part of the external garden. So there is always a shadowy and a sunny corner outside. The facilities of the kitchen are not exactly luxurious, but everything you would need is provided.
Michele, the landlord, and his parents are exceptional charming and kind persons. His parents are showing up from time to time and spend a weekend at the private family villa, beyond the patio. They all are immediately available should there be need for any sort of help.
Thus, the Villa Luisella has become a second home for us, during the all too short weeks of our summer holiday. We can really recommend this tiny paradise.
Knut and Alexandra and the kids
