Casa Masone, Castiadas - Sardinia

The lively city of Cagliari is filled with cosy piazzas, narrow streets, boutiques and historic buildings. There are many discotheques, night clubs, cultural events, museums and countless restaurants and bars. The oldest part of the town, Castello, is located against a steep height, surrounded by the old city walls. It offers a spectacular view across the marina and the surrounding villages.
Cagliari is the perfect place to start your journey of discovery through south Sardinia!

With beautiful broad, child friendly beaches and countless bays the province of Cagliari is considered a beach lover’s paradise. The stunning beaches of Costa Rei and Villasimius are definitely worth a visit. Starting from the harbour of Villasimius you can explore the spectacular south-eastern coastline by boat. Along the Costa del Sud, the southern coast west of Cagliari city, the beaches of Santa Margherita di Pula and Chia are popular among kite and wind surfers. If you want to enjoy a slice of paradise on earth, we recommend visiting the bay of Tuerredda.

• The National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari, which contains finds from the Neolithic period to the Early Middle Ages
• Cagliari’s botanical garden, with a collection of succulents and tropical plants
• Su Nuraxi in Barumini; a nuraghe bastion of the Bronze Age, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997
• Giara di Gesturi / Sa Jara Manna; a beautiful natural reserve with wild horses, shallow depressions, prehistoric findings, cork oaks and lush flora
• The archaeological site of Nora, where in summer the Night of the Poets (“La Notte dei Poeti”) is held
• A unique natural pool in Seulo
• The artistic village of San Sperate and its murals and stone sound sculptures

Water sports, mountain biking, horse riding, jeep safaris, hiking, climbing, canyoning. Explore exhilarating hiking and mountain bike trails in the mountain range Monte dei Sette Fratelli and enjoy unique diving or snorkelling experiences in the beautiful waters near Villasimius. Golf aficionados can visit the 27-holes golf course Is Molas in Pula or the smaller Tanka Golf near Villasimius. When travelling by car, don’t forget to enjoy the scenic routes through the extraordinary landscape.