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In Sardinia snails are delicacy, which taste just appreciate by gourmets, so if you're one of them, then you should definitely try the snails on the island.
How to try snails on Sardinia
In Sardinia, you can try the snails both with sauce and raw. On the island locals think that this is a special delicacy.

People collect snails after the rain, then they are starved for several days, so they cleaned their tract. And only then proceed to the cooking. The most delicious dish of snails - under "sitstsigorrus kun Banja" sauce.

Thrill-seekers have the opportunity to try the snails in their raw form. It is believed that they help get rid of ulcers and gastritis.

You can try the snails at fairs and festivals, in the restaurants they are served rare.
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