Villasimius - Natural Areas Stagno di Notteri Lake full of brackish water where several species of water birds live, including flamingos. All the birds are quite accustomed to human presence and you do bring up a reasonable distance before getting up in the air and move towards the center of the pond.
Carbonia - Natural Areas Miniera di Serbariu Until 1964 one of the most important energy source in Italy, now houses the Museum of Coal, a large collection of mining lamps, work tools, photographs and period films. The underground gallery presents techniques for the cultivation of coal.
Santadi - Monuments Grotte Is Zuddas The Caves are located in the southwestern part of Sardinia. The cavity is formed by dolomite rocks dating back about 530 million years ago. The cave was discovered by cavers in 1971, has a constant temperature of 16 degrees and the humidity is close to 100%. Today they are open to the public and you can visit several rooms, each of which stands out for the peculiarity of its concretions.
Villacidro - Lakes, rivers and canals Cascata di Piscina Irgas The Waterfall of Piscina Irgas is a spectacular waterfall that falls in the homonymous path canyoning. It is a popular destination for many practitioners of canyoning.
Sant'Antioco - Museums Museo Etnografico Sant’Antioco The ethnographic museum is located in the center of the country. On display are objects that testify the habits and customs of the island, especially in connection with the processing of dwarf palms and fine linen, and methods of natural coloration.
Carbonia - Museums Museo Villa Sulcis It houses materials from the Neolithic until the Byzantine period found in the area of carbon. Inside there are 3 rooms, with a layout that relates to the understanding of the findings, through the reproduction of environments and use of the time.
Sanluri - Museums Museo etnografico dei Frati Cappuccini The museum is set inside the Capuchin monastery, situated on one of the most scenic hills of the area a short distance from the medieval castle. Inside we find a collection of sacred art from the 15th century, local products, work tools used.
Villasimius - Museums Museo Archeologico The museum was established on the initiative of the City, and houses a collection of historical and archaeological interest. The collection consists of artifacts excavated in adjacent areas, dating since prehistory: pottery, vases, pottery, plaques, and numerous other objects, arranged according to the chronology.
Iglesias - Museums Museo dell' Arte Mineraria The Museum of Mining was established in 1998. Inside the Museum it is possible to observe the machines that were used during the late 19th century in the mines and about 400 meters of galleries used as a refuge during the bombings of the Second War. World Cup.
Teulada - Beaches Spiaggia di Tuerredda One of the 10 most beautiful beaches of Sardinia, it's in a bay between Cape Malfatano and Cape Teulada. Its fine sand and clear sea make you think of being in the Caribbean.
Villasimius - Lighthouses and observation points Faro The lighthouse is located on the "Isola dei Cavoli" and belongs to the municipality of Villasimius.
Villasimius - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Porto Giunco Torre di Porto Giunco is an Aragonese tower in the area of Capo Carbonara.
Villasimius - Beaches Spiaggia del Riso La Spiaggia del Riso is part of the magnificent coast of Sardinia. It is a beach with white sand, cliffs and characterized by a clear and transparent sea. The whole area is surrounded by rich Mediterranean vegetation, where you can also do camping.
Villasimius - Beaches Spiaggia Cala Caterina The beach of Cala Caterina is situated in the stunning Sardinian coast. It is a bay that offers a beautiful view. The coastline consists of fine white sand and bathed by a clear blue sea. Along the coast there are all the facilities you need for a dream vacation.
Villasimius - Beaches Spiaggia Campulongu The Campulongu beach is part of the famous coast of Sardinia. It is a sandy beach, characterized by a clear sea and vegetation typical of the Mediterranean. Along the coast you will find all the necessary facilities, including also tools for water games and water sports.
Arbus - Beaches Spiaggia di Piscinas The Beach of Piscinas, about 7 km long, is part of the Costa Verde, in Arbus. It is a very special place, as they are located in front of the high dunes, characteristics of the area. The water is known for its clarity and depth.
Guspini - Cultural centers Montevecchio Montevecchio is a mining compendium located in the Province of Medio Campidano, in the municipalities of Guspini and Arbus. The village is a small area in the municipality of Guspini. Montevecchio has several industrial and mining monuments and is part of the Historical and Environmental Geo-mining Park of Sardinia, part of the network GEO-PARKS Site.
Guspini - Natural Areas Monte Maiori Mount Maiori allows visitors to make beautiful excursions in altitude. Indeed it is at 725m above sea level, earning the position of the highest peak of the municipality of Guspini. On the top and on the slopes of the mountain there is a beautiful forest, in which many animals, typical of the Sardinian fauna, still live.
Villasimius - Beaches Spiaggia Simius Simius is one of the most famous beaches in the area, and despite being a public beach, it is a very clean and unaltered. It is characterized by the blue sea and transparent, and fine white sand.
Villasimius - Beaches Spiaggia Timi Ama The Timi Ama beach is located to the left of the Notteri's Stagno. It is characterized by a thick Mediterranean vegetation and white sand dunes. While, the sea is clear shallow water.
Villasimius - Beaches Spiaggia del Giunco The Giunco's beach is one of the most special of the coast of Villasimius. It is a beach with fine white sand, surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation. It's a place that absolutely must be visited primarily for its particular beauty.
Villasimius - Beaches Spiaggia Cala Pira Cala Pira is one of the most beautiful bays of the magnificent coast of Sardinia. It is a long beach that includes stretches of fine sand. The sea is blue and clear, and offers a splendid view.
Villasimius - Beaches Spiaggia Punta Molentis La Punta Molentis is one of the beaches typical of the Sardinian coastline. It is an area of white sand. The beach is not very frequent, and is the ideal place for lovers of peace.
Arbus - Archaeological Sites Naracauli - Vecchie Miniere The mines began their work in 1855, and at the time they had a great extraction function. The territory was rich in minerals: zinc, silver, lead, and numerous other elements of great value. In the 1900s the area was transformed into a lavatory by Lord Brassey that included different processes of treating these minerals. Currently, the area is taken care of by the Municipality and is also used as teaching material for all interested parties.
Arbus - Historic Centres Il Villaggio fantasma di Ingurtosu Ingurtosu was born in the mid-800 in the Valley of Souls, a few kilometers from the dunes of Piscinas. It was the center of the Ingurtosu Mines and was inhabited until 1970. Today there are few buildings left, including the wonderful 'Castle' and the abandoned ruins.
Sant'Antioco - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Sant'Antioco The Basilica is located in the center of San'Antioco and has been the subject of numerous construction projects. The facade has been added in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Villaputzu - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Quirra The Castle of Quirra was built at the beginning of the twentieth century on the homonymous mountain by the Judges of Cagliari. It was owned by several historical figures. In addition, various legends are told about this construction. Nowadays it is possible to admire only ruins.
Siliqua - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Acquafredda The castle of Acquafredda was built in the 13th century, and belonged to Count Ugolino Della Gherardesca. After his death, the castle passed to the Aragonese. The building consists of three square-plan towers. Today, unfortunately, there are only a few walls left of the ancient castle as a testimony of its existence.
Villaputzu - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Murtas The Murtas Tower was built between 1792 and 1794. The building has a truncated conical structure and has a defensive function. Before visiting the Tower, you can't miss a walk on the beautiful beach in front of it.
Narcao - Archaeological Sites Necropoli Montessu The Montessu Necropolis is an archaeological site, where about 50 domus de janas of different types have been discovered. Of particular interest are the two tombs, called The Church and The Grotto of Pigs. The site is open to the public and can be visited every day.
Las Plassas - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Marmilla The Marmilla Castle is mentioned for the first time in a document dated 1164. The fortress was initially home to Barison I of Lacon — Serra d'Arborea, and in the 14th century it became home to the Aragonese. Today, only a few remains of the castle remain of the two towers placed at the entrance and from the rock structure of the cistern.
Villanovaforru - Museums Museo Civico Archeologico "Genna Maria" The Civic Archaeological Museum of Genna Maria is located in the Palazzo del Monte di Soccorso. Archaeological materials found in the archaeological area near the nuragic complex of Genna Maria are exhibited. Among the objects there are some ceramics from the Nuragic and Byzantine era. Very special are the collections of instruments of worship of the IX-VIII century.
Villamassargia - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Gioiosa Guardia The Gioiosa Guardia Castle was built in the 13th century to defend the Cixerri Valley. He maintained his military function even during the wars between the Judicato of Arborea and the Kingdom of Sardinia.
Armungia - Museums Museo Etnografico "Sa Domu de is Ainas" The Museum “The House of Work Tools” is located in the nineteenth-century Palazzo Comunale. Inside it has a large collection of objects and documents of different types and historical periods: traditional garments, agriculture, crafts, territory and work of women, all arranged in different rooms . In addition to all the collections, you can also admire a great audiovisual documentation of the entire historical journey. The Museum is available for all interested parties.
Arbus - Monumental Trees L'Albero del Poeta The Poet's Tree is a kind of juniper, but very large in size. It is famous because it was used as a residence by Efisio Sanna, a poet well known in the area. He and his wife lived inside the giant tree for a few months, as a form of 'protest' against those who wanted to take down the juniper. For this noble gesture the tree was saved and today it is still in its original place.
Buggerru - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Cala Domestica The tower of Cala Domestica is located in the municipality of Buggerru. The building was built in 1577. It has a cylindrical limestone structure and is 11 meters high.
Goni - Archaeological Sites Necropoli Pranu Mutteddu The Pranu Mutteddu Necropolis is one of the most important sites in Sardinia. At the center of the necropolis is the funeral chamber built according to the sub-cyclopic technique. This site was covered in 1980 by Enrico Atzeni.
Iglesias - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Salvaterra Salvaterra Castle was built in the Middle Ages on the homonymous hill in the municipality of Iglesias. It was also called Castello di San Guantino, as inside it houses a chapel dedicated to the saint. The original structure has reported changes over the centuries. Currently, the building remains only the main part of remarkable charm and architectural harmony.
Iglesias - Walls, towers and gates Mura Pisane e Torri The Pisan Walls together with the Towers surround the city of Iglesias at the historic center for a perimeter equal to 1600 meters. The Walls were particularly massive and typically medieval. They were interspersed with twenty-three towers and could only be overcome through four doors. Beyond the Walls, four other neighborhoods were kept called Castello, Fontana, Santa Chiara and Mezzo.
Collinas - Museums Centro Studi e Documentazione "G. B. Tuveri" The Study and Documentation Center “G. B. Tuveri” is an institution founded to honor one of the most illustrious people in the city: Giovanni Battista Tuveri. He was a well-known journalist, philosopher, parliamentarian and writer. In fact, here we can observe documents and testimonies of the character in question. Its headquarters is located in the former Monte Granatico, adjacent to the birthplace.
Carbonia - Archaeological Sites Sito archeologico del Monte Sirai An intact settlement, first Phoenician and later Punic , inside there is the town, the necropolis and the Tophet sanctuary; visitor can benefit from a restaurant, a showroom and a bookshop.
Villaputzu - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Gibas Today only the ruins remain of the sixteenth-century Castle of Gibas. It was built by the Spaniards with the aim of spotting the possible attacks of the barbarians, that's why it is located at the end of a hill. The Gibas Castle is already visible from the road that leads to Porto Corallo.
Villaputzu - Walls, towers and gates Torre Motta The Motta Tower is located in the Municipality of Villaputzu, in the province of Cagliari. The building was built in 1570. Currently, part of the structure is destroyed, so there is only part of the walls left.
Villacidro - Lakes, rivers and canals Cascata Muru Mannu The waterfall with its 74 meters is the highest in Sardinia. The name means "Great Walls", and it is infact a vertical wall of granite, where the canal water Monincu makes a jump of 100 meters. It is located in Monte Linas.
Sanluri - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello giudicale Built between the 13th and 14th centuries, the castle was the scene of important historical events throughout the Judicial period, given the border position between Cagliari and Arborea.
Sanluri - Churches and places of worship Chiesa parrocchiale di Nostra Signora delle Grazie It was rebuilt between 1781 and 1786 based on an existing church, of which remains the Gothic tower, largely modified and raised to match the Baroque style of the collection. It hosts the altarpiece of St. Anne from 1576.
Guasila - Churches and places of worship Santuario Dioc. Chiesa SS.Vergine Assunta Designed by the illustrious Cagliari architect Gaetano Cima, the parish church was erected between 1842 and 1852. Inside, the parish church is rich in marbles and significant paintings.
Collinas - Archaeological Sites Villaggio Nuragico Genna Maria The Nuragic Village Genna Maria is located in the town of Collinas. The site was in excellent condition until, in the 9th century, it was destroyed due to a collapse. Only the walls were destroyed, in fact, the apical were saved together with a large number of supelletiles; about 7000. Research is currently underway and part of the complex is still to be excavated.