Cagliari

Visiting Cagliari means immersing yourself in the history of Sardinia and the blue waters of the Mediterranean… Let alone an island with beautiful natural landscapes and traditions!

Being the capital of Sardinia, Cagliari is well worth a visit! The fortified Castello neighbourhood is a great place to start. There are loads to see here on a rocky hill overlooking the town, with its Bastione di Saint Remy and the Elefante Tower! You should also try and visit the Citadella dei Musei (with its 4 museums), the Roman Amphitheatre and Villa di Tigellio, or the Necropolis of Tuvixeddu (the "hill of the little flowers")… And don’t forget the middle-class seafaring and farming districts of Stampace, Marina, and Villanova.

Cagliari has lots of beautiful natural landscapes to discover. The Molentargius Natural Park is home to 177 species of bird. And don’t forget the Sette Fratelli Park, where you can spot a Sardinian deer or two. On the seaside, visit the Poetto, with its 8km stretch of warm sand: and the beaches of Tuerredda, Porto, and Piscinni. And Villasimius Beach is a protected marine area perfect for diving! 

To discover a more authentic version of Sardinia, head inland to the village of Sarrabus. Here you’ll be able to listen to people playing the Launeddas, an ancient instrument played at festivals and religious ceremonies. Further inland, you’ll discover the Trenino Verde della Sardegna (Sardinia’s Little Green Train) and some of the best unspoilt natural landscapes.