Who we are
The ITS Blue Zone Foundation was established in 2020 with the aim of preserving, enhancing and promoting the distinctive and attractive elements of Blue Zones, adopting an integrated perspective that embraces all identity assets.
To achieve this goal, the Foundation collaborates with public and private entities to develop a system aimed at training professionals capable of making the most of technological potential to foster environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The ITS Blue Zone Foundation places sustainability in all its forms at the center of its activities, prioritizing sustainable development and the protection of the environment, land and its components.
To implement its projects and goals, the Foundation collaborates with the education, training and research system with the aim of making longevity an engine of tourism attraction, economic development and productive growth.
To achieve this goal, the Foundation collaborates with public and private entities to develop a system aimed at training professionals capable of making the most of technological potential to foster environmental conservation and sustainable development.
The ITS Blue Zone Foundation places sustainability in all its forms at the center of its activities, prioritizing sustainable development and the protection of the environment, land and its components.
To implement its projects and goals, the Foundation collaborates with the education, training and research system with the aim of making longevity an engine of tourism attraction, economic development and productive growth.
"Each traditional dish tells a story of hard work, love and passion."
"Traditions are the memory of a people, the thread that holds the heart of the community together."
Companies
Local companies that, with passion and dedication, create high quality products. By supporting them, you are not only choosing the best for your table, you are helping to preserve traditions and support the economy of our area.
"Each traditional dish tells a story of hard work, love and passion."
Recipes
Sardinian cuisine is an explosion of flavors and traditions that reflect the richness of the land and the culture of a people who have always had strong ties to their land. Each dish tells a story, a deep connection with the past and nature, a meeting of the agricultural, pastoralism and fishing traditions that have always characterized the island
Sardinia is a unique region where age-old traditions are intertwined with enchanting landscapes and a profound cultural heritage. Between breathtaking beaches, wild mountains and villages rich in history, this island is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. However, Sardinia also holds a special secret: it is one of the few “blue zones” on the planet, areas where people live longer than the global average.
The term “blue zone” was introduced in 2004 by researchers Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain, who identified an abnormal concentration of ultracentenarians in some villages in the province of Nuoro. During the study, they highlighted these areas on the map with blue circles, hence the name. Sardinia, along with Okinawa (Japan), Icaria (Greece), the Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica) and Loma Linda (California, USA), has become a benchmark for longevity studies.
The term “blue zone” was introduced in 2004 by researchers Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain, who identified an abnormal concentration of ultracentenarians in some villages in the province of Nuoro. During the study, they highlighted these areas on the map with blue circles, hence the name. Sardinia, along with Okinawa (Japan), Icaria (Greece), the Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica) and Loma Linda (California, USA), has become a benchmark for longevity studies.