
This striking beach is located 20 min by car from Cagliari, and the trip alone offers astounding views. This is one of the bays that remains outside of easy tourist access, so get ready to hike steep ...
Sardinias largest city and its capital for centuries, Cagliari on the island's south coast offers the perfect mix of recreation and exploration options. The five-mile-long Poetto Beach is among the best city beaches on the Mediterranean, and together with the adjacent Marina Piccola, satisfies all manner of sun and sea pursuits. Seekers of culture will love Cagliaris old district, Castello, where 13th-century towers still guard the medieval city walls.
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Destination | Distance (approx.) | Duration (approx.) | |
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Villasimius | 65 km | 75 min | |
Quartu Sant Elena | 16 km | 29 min | |
Pula | 37 km | 40 min | |
Muravera | 79 km | 78 min | |
Capoterra | 25 km | 30 min |
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This striking beach is located 20 min by car from Cagliari, and the trip alone offers astounding views. This is one of the bays that remains outside of easy tourist access, so get ready to hike steep ...
One of the gems enclosed inside Castello\u0027s ramparts is the Citadel of Museums. In the former headquarters of the Royal Arsenal, you will discover the most important artistic treasures of the city...
Housed inside the public gardens of Cagliary, this limestone building contains works of prominent artists from Sardinia and Italy as a whole. The collection is continuously enriched with new acquisiti...
Villanova is one of the four ancient districts of the city dating back to the 12th century. It is located at the foot of the hill next to the Castello district. The entire area offers a lovely walk am...
Book an excursion to Sardinia and discover one of the most picturesque and distinctive regions in Italy. Relish the bewitching scenery, ancient monuments and crystal clear beaches which will make you ...
Poetto Beach is a beautiful 6 km beach only a 10-minute drive away from the city centre. White sand and crystal clear blue water makes it a popular place to relax; along the boardwalk, you\u0027ll fin...
This ancient portal, built in 1535, is the southern access to Castello. The door derives its name from the two lion head sculptures on the upper corners of the passage. It is a fascinating glimpse int...
The Roman Amphitheatre was carved into limestone during the 2nd century BC. Nowadays, it is an important Roman find and one of the best-maintained in Italy. Let yourself be astounded by this architect...
This Early Christian complex dating back to the 5th century is another incredible piece of historical evidence. It includes the Byzantine-Roman church (known also as Church of St. Cosma and Damian) an...
The Archaeological Site of Nora is located in the south-western part of the Gulf of Cagliari, and was one of the main centres of the settlement during the Phoenician times. After several years of obli...
The Cathedral of Santa Maria was constructed by the Pisans and restored during the 1930s. Walking along its naves, you will admire the amazing marble elements, which give the building an enchanting au...
Cagliari\u0027s Botanical Garden houses more than 500 species of tropical and Mediterranean plants. Besides being the ideal place to spend a sunny day in nature, the Garden also houses a museum, which...
EmergencyNumbers
Fire Brigade: 115 Ambulance: 118 Police: 113 Carabinieri: 112 Local Police Station: +39 070 49 21 69 Guardia Medica +39 070 52 05 52 (24 h, summer only)
Currency
1 Euro = 100 cents
Newspapers
L’Unione Sarda La Nuova Sardegna Corriere della Sera (Italy’s main daily)
OpeningHours
Most shops are open from 08.30-09.00 till 12.30-13.00 and from 15.30-16.00 (17.00 in summer) till 19.30-20.00 Monday to Saturday with one early closing day, usually Wednesday.
Population
156, 000
TouristInformation
Cagliari Tourist Information Office Via Roma 145, Cagliari +39 338 649 8498
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