Things to do near Country of Sud Sardegna Italy – what to see attractions and activities

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.

Domus de Maria - Beaches

Spiaggia di Tuerredda

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.

Teulada - Beaches

Spiaggia di Piscinnì

Teulada - Beaches

Spiaggia di Campionna

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.

Villaputzu - Beaches

Spiaggia Cala di Murtas

Villaputzu - Beaches

Spiaggia di Porto Corallo

Muravera - Beaches

Spiaggia San Giovanni

Muravera - Beaches

Spiaggia Feraxi

Arbus - Beaches

Spiaggia di Funtanazza

Arbus - Beaches

Spiaggia Costa verde

Arbus - Beaches

Spiaggia di Pistis

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.

Fluminimaggiore - Beaches

Spiaggia San Nicolò di Buggerru

Buggerru - Beaches

Spiaggia Cala domestica

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.

Carloforte - Beaches

Spiaggia dello Spalmatore

Domus de Maria - Beaches

Spiaggia Cala Cipolla

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Calasetta - Beaches

Grottoni di Punta Caragoli

Buggerru - Beaches

Spiaggia di Buggerru

Villaputzu - Beaches

Spiaggia di Quirra

Tuili - Adventure Parks

Sardegna in miniatura