Sardegna

La vita in Sardegna è forse la migliore che un uomo possa augurarsi: ventiquattro mila chilometri di foreste,

di campagne, di coste immerse in un mare miracoloso dovrebbero coincidere con quello che io consiglierei al

buon Dio di regalarci come Paradiso

(Fabrizio De André, 1996)

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Parco degli Angeli

Poetto

Pula

Tuerredda

Teulada

Legend

Countries and citiesNatureExcursions

City (Capital)HarborParco degli

Angeli

Nora: Beach and Ruins

Santa Margherita Beach

Chia BeachZafferano Cove

Portu Nou: Habor and Beach

Porto Pino Beach

Piscinnì Beach

Is Zuddas Caves

Countries and CitiesCagliariPula

NatureNoraSanta MargheritaChiaTuerreddaTorre Piscinnì CovePiscinnìZafferano CoveWilde CovesPortu Nou

ExcursionsNuraghe Sa Domu e S’OrkuThe old Roman’s roadCaves Is Zuddas

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SUMMARY

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CAGLIARI

Panoramic terrace of the Bastion of Saint Remy.

One of the most important fortifications of Cagliari,

located in the districtCastello

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The legend, as told by the Latin writer Solinus , says that Caralis was founded by Aristaeus, son of the god Apollo and the nymph Cyrene, arrived in Sardinia from Boeotia in the fifteenth century BC about. Aristeo introduced in Sardinia hunt-ing and agriculture, brought peace between indigenous peoples in struggle with each other and founded the city of Cagliari, on which later reigned. According to some sources in Sardinia Aristeos was accompanied by Daedalus, who, accord-ing to the ancient Greeks, was the architect of the impressive works dedalee (the Nuraghes) on the island.

Cagliari, Sardinia’s capital since 1948, with more than 424,000 inhabitants is one of 15 metropolitan cities in Italy. Offers many typical restaurants along the streets of the Marina and shops for shopping lovers.

6 PulaIn Corso

Vittorio Emanuele is the Museum Patrons

John, archaeological mu-seum which houses relics

from Nora. In the church of San Giovanni Battista (XIX

century), in Piazza Giovanni XXIII, there are marble sar-cophagi, one of which con-tains the remains of a duch-

ess of Cagliari. Not far away there is the Piazza

del Popolo

7Pula (Pauli de Nuras in medi-eval Sardinian), is an Italian town of 7,455 inhabitants in the province of Cagliari, in the region of Sulcis-Iglesias, south-west of the capital. Located near the ancient city of Nora, founded according to legend by the Iberians conducted in Sar-dinia by Norace. Nora was built by the Phoenicians around the eighth century BC probably on pre-existing settlements nur-agical of which there are some testimonials. In the following centuries the city was colonized first by the Carthaginians and

then by the Romans who raised it, for a short period, capital of the province of Sardinia and Corsica, and then give the charge to the nearby Caralis (modern Cagliari). After the end of the Roman Empire, like many other ancient coastal cit-ies of Sardinia, Nora ceased to exist because of the Saracen raids from the eighth century AD about. In the Middle Ages the area, then called Padulis de Nura, was part of the Judges of Cagliari and during the Span-ish-Aragonese period was giv-en to various feudal lords.

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Nature

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Nora

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Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

Nor aFine cream-colored sand, occasional rocks

Fee

Yes

yes

yes

Large beach perfect for families, with-in walking distance restaurant, fish tourism, marine aquarium and archae-ological excavations.Not recommended for of strong wind

The beaches of Guventeddu and Nora are in total about 1250 me-ters long. They are characterized by impressive crystal clear water and very shallow water, a real joy of children. The highlights include the impressive ruins of the Phoe-nician-Punic-Roman city of Nora, as a backdrop to the beach, and the Romanesque church of Sant’Efisio

separated from the beach by green bushes and end point of enjoyable walk in red earthenware bricks that connects the two squares.Not recommended in case of strong wind because it is not re-paired.

Rovine

Chiesa Sant’Efisio

Torre del Coltellazzo

Pula Su Guventeddu

Laguna

Spiaggia di Nora

12Santa Margherita di Pula

La pineta

Pinus Village

La pineta

Pinus Village

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Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

White fine sand

Free and fee

Yes

Yes

Yes

Very large beach ideal for everyone. Recommended in case of mistral as it is well sheltered from the wind blow-ing from the north-west.

S ant a Mar g h er it a

Rich in vegetation with blooms in spring, is characterized by a wa-ter from the incredible colors and transparencies taking all shades of blue. It is one of the most fa-mous beaches of this stretch of coastline, much frequented in summer.

Its extension (almost 4 miles) and services that is provided (bars, ki-osks and rental) make it an ideal destination for families with chil-dren.Recommended in case of mistral, also strong, as it is well sheltered from the wind blowing from the north-west.

La Pineta

Cala Marina

Pinus Village

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Chia

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Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

Torre Chia

Isola Cardolinu

Cala del Morto

Cala ChiaMonte CogoniIsola Su Giudeu

Cala Cipolla

S’Acqua Ucci

Campana Dune

Torre Chia

Supe fine white sand

Fee

Yes

Yes

Yes

Very large beach suitable for all do-mestic need, including snorkeling. In case of strong winds is not recommend-ed due to the very fine and light sand. In some kiosk are offered happy hour!

C h i a

About 2 km long is certainly one of the most beautiful beaches on the island: the waters are crystal clear, shallow water, the contrasts of beautiful colors, all surround-ed by a unique natural landscape with dunes that rise up to 20 meters. The dunes are no longer walkable in order to preserve its integrity.

The islet Su Giudeu, within walk-ing distance, is located in the area called “S’Acqua Ucci”, an un-missable destination for lovers of snorkeling.In case of strong winds is not rec-ommended because of the fine sand and light.

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Tuerredda

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Spiaggia Tuerredda

Isola Tuerredda

Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

Fine white sand and rocks

Fee

Yes

Yes

Yes

It is recommended to arrive at 9:30 am to be sure to find parking. As it is a very popular destination is not recom-mended to go there on weekends.Quite sheltered from all winds.

Tu er re d d a

The juniper and the Mediterrane-an vegetation envelop of a singu-lar charm this magnificent beach, which is considered among the most beautiful seaside resorts of Sardinia. The cove is fitted in that stretch of coastline from Capo Spartivento to Isola Ros-sa is a kind of “world apart” forthe succession of landscapes now

dominated by white sands, now by a formation of granite rocks and clay. The beach is very crowded during the high season and are advised to arrive no later than 9:00 am because the paid park-ing has limited seating. It offers an extraordinary experience even at lovers divers, given the beauty of the waters around the islet.

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Torre Piscinnì Cove

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Torre Piscinnì

Caletta

Cala Torre Piscinnì

Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

Pebbles of quartz and high seafloor

Free

Yes

no

no

Ideal for couples looking for quiet. Very interesting for snorkeling and for the ancient fortification tower that you can walk to

Tor re Pi s c i n n ì C ove

A hundred yards long and domi-nated by the seventeenth-century lookout tower, a small bay of great charm to the spectacular colors of the sea and the abundance of rocky coves, ideal for diving and spearfishing.A must is the tower from which you can enjoy a magnificent pan-orama.

The bay shelters from the sea along the south-west and south winds, offering calm and clear water.A destination that in the low season can give couples an inti-mate and romantic.

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Piscinnì

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Spiaggia Piscinnì

Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

Fine grey sand and rocks

Free

Yes

No

Yes

Recommended on days with little wind and calm seas. Ideal for those who do not need services and want to enjoy a wonderful natural landscape

Pi s c i n n ìSuggestive beach for the water’s color and its environmental char-acteristics that have made it Site of Community Importance.The site is characterized by a number of habitats, including the most representative: coastal dunes with junipers.

During the winter the beach re-gains its wild nature (hard to grasp nell’affollamento summer) hosting a herd of grazing cows.Recommended on days in light winds and calm seas.

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Z af ferano C ove

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Cala Zafferano

Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

Fine white sand

NA

Yes

No

No

Do not miss the opportunity to visit this beach. Rent a boat or ask for ex-cursions, you will not regret.

Z af fer an o C ove

Extraordinary beach with white sand dunes and rich in vegetation among which magnificent juni-pers.It is a military zone, therefore, open only in high season and can only be reached by sea with your own boat or through organized excursions.

The spectacle of colors you will find here is irreproducible, giving the impression of plunging into a real pool.

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Cmper’s B each

Is Cardol inu

Cala del Morto

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Spiaggia CamperIs Cardolinu

Cala del Morto

Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

Fine cream-colored sand, occasional rocks

Free only for Spiaggia Camper

Yes

No

No

Probably not ideal for children as it will be necessary to walk a little. Not recommended on weekends and in any case it is best to arrive early in order to take the best places.

Wi l d C ove s

In the area of Chia there are the small sandy cove Is Cardolinu and Cala del Morto, the first takes its name from the islet that emerges in front of the beach and within walking distance thanks to a strip of sand. The name of the second cove, instead, probably origin by the presence of a cross located between the rocks. To reach them you need to do a walking trail, parking the car near the beach Campana (for Cala del Morto) or near the Hotel Parco Torre Chia (for Is Cardolinu).

The beach of Camper is so named be-cause in the past it was frequented by many campers, currently it is not so be-cause of the ban on camping in all the beaches. All three coves are representa-tive of Sardinia surrounded by nature and emerald colors. It is advisable to avoid them in high season due to the large influx of people and little space is available. In any case, we recommend at least one excursion.

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Portu Nou

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Portu Nou

Torre Budello

Spiaggia BudelloPorto Tramazzu

Isola Rossa

Type of seafloor

Parking

Free beach

Beach establishment and rents

Bar

Advice

White sand and rocks

Free but tramazzu

Yes

Rents in the harbor

in the harbor

Repaired in the event of mistral. It may be nice for a walk in the harbor

Por tu Nou

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Excursions

30 Sa Domu e S’Orku (The Ogre’s House)

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Nuraghe Domu e S’Orku

Parcheggio

Sarroch

The building is of the type “tancato”, made up of an ancient tower that leans against a body of trapezoidal SSE limited to a smaller tower newer. The set is arranged in the di-rection WSW-ENE entrance to the sea. The entire building measuring 23.45 x 14.45 me-ters. The oldest tower shaped circular (diam-eter 10.15 m), can be stored for a maximum height of 8.10 m. The masonry consists of large blocks of porphyry, hewn and arranged in horizontal rows irregular. The entrance to the monument (0.72 x 2.00 m high), SW face, surmounted by a lintel fitted with finestrello exhaust. The corridor behind it, of 3.80 m in length, has a pointed section and increasing height towards the entrance to the room (the height changes from 2 m at the entrance to 5.60 am on the bottom).

From Sarroch follow the signs to the hill where there is the Nuraghe, which is ac-cessed via a path to walk for about 300 meters.The Nuraghe Sa Domu e s’ Orku, which stands on a hill a short distance from the sea, is not a monument isolated from other nuragical buildings, because many are the remains and traces of attendance from the Nuraghic Age. You can identify a belt of coastal towers placed on top of the hills that oversee along the Gulf of the Angels, including many in the territory of Sarroch.

It ‘clear that the complex of Nuraghe Sa Domu e s’ Orku and is part of the defen-sive circuit to protect the area of Cagliari from the enemy Phoenician, but inevita-bly the expansion of the new people led to the impoverishment of the indigenous and the expulsion inland. Of what also suffered the Nuraghic Age building which was partially demolished.Nevertheless, during the Roman period are proven periods of habitation of the place.

S a d omu e S’O r ku

32 The Old Roman’s Road

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Eden Rock

A stay in this beautiful area of southern Sardinia can be also an opportunity to ex-plore its surroundings and the wide variety of natural landscapes that surround it.The exploratory excursion proposed here leads us to discover a beautiful stretch of the south-western coast, located between the beaches of Santa Margherita, and a vast coastline of Chia. For the intrepid, you can start the walk directly from Eden Rock.

The route (about 7 km one way) fol-lowsamong Pinus and Chia Village, the route of the Roman road, dating from the fourth century AD, which connected the ancient settlements of Nora and Bithia: it alternates between some sections where it is still possible to see the ancient paved and with other thoroughly natural. It is easily covered by foot or by mountain bike (despite some particularly rough stretch) or on horseback.

Technical data path:

difficultyeasy / medium

reachca. 7 km away.

maximum altitude79 m. s.l.m.

difference160 m.

T h e Ol d Rom an’ Ro ad

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Is Zuddas Caves

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spelunkers cave flowers.These clumps of white crystal grow in eve-ry direction (against the law of gravity) in spectacular filiform formations, making the cave unique.In the initial part of the cavity you can see the skeletal remains of the Prolagus sardus, a lagomorfe (Lagomorpha) from the size of a hare, present only in Sardinia and Corsica and became extinct about 400 years ago.

The cavity develops within the Monte Meana, a massive dolomitic rocks con-sists of very old dating back to 530 mil-lion years ago. The cave is still active, was discovered by cavers in 1971. The constant internal temperature is 16 ° degrees, with a humidity close to 100%.Over a distance of 500 meters you can admire the impressive concretions, stalac-tites and stalagmites, columns, stalactites in tubular formation, cannulae and espe-cially the rare aragonite needles, concen-trated in a single room and called by the

IS ZUDDAS CAVES

Loc. Is Zuddas, 09010 Santadi Cabonia-iglesias

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