Window View of the island of Caprera from the Ruin of Batteria Battistoni on the Coastline of Northern Sardinia at Baia Sardinia.
Distant view of the island of Caprera from the ruins of Batteria Battistoni near Baia Sardinia, Costa Smerelda, Sardinia, Italy. Perspective detail through a doorway, window and showing details of the ruined building. The Coastline of the Costa Smeralda in the North of Sardinia is fringed with ornate granite rocks. This soft rock has been sculpted, by the elements, into amazing formations. This picture shows detail of the granite coastline with a ruined property once used by the military. The islands of La Maddalena and Caprera lie between the North of Sardinia and Corsica, which can be faintly seen in the far distance. This area is very popular with sailors and hosts the annual Rolex World Championship yacht races each September. This old military base overlooks Baia Sardinia with wonderful views of the bay, and the islands of the Parco Nazionale dell’ Arcipelago di La Maddalena. Built on rugged rocks with a commanding position, much of the stonework remains intact. Details of the once well camouflaged gun emplacements covering this sea-way remain in good condition. The island of Sardinia was of significant strategic importance during the Second World War with German air and naval bases established here. These were used to block Allied efforts to provide supplies to Malta and support the Axis operations in Tunisia. They were consequently heavily bombed by the Allies. The island was abandoned by German troops, following the Italian armistice on September the 8th 1943. It remained an important military asset with NATO establishments being based here until 2008. The region has been used for military training and by arms manufacturers to test new weapons. The main attraction in Baia Sardinia is the beach, Cala Batistoni which is packed with families in the summer. This area was named the ‘Costa Smeralda’ in 1959 by the Prince Aga Khan. He became convinced that his investment from the previous year was worthwhile and set about transforming Gallura into a tourist
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Location: Baia Sardinia, Costa Smerelda, Sardinia, Italy.
Photo credit: © John Insull / Alamy / Afripics
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