{"id":11361,"date":"2024-10-07T10:54:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=11361"},"modified":"2024-10-07T10:54:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T08:54:52","slug":"southern-sardinia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/southern-sardinia\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Sardinia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/insular-italy\/sicily\/\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/insular-italy\/sardinia\/\">Sardinia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southern Sardinia is characterized by a central plain that surrounds the city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/cagliari\/\">Cagliari<\/a>, while to the east and west are more mountainous areas. This region, divided between the Metropolitan City of Cagliari and the Province of South Sardinia, features numerous archaeological sites and seaside resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-eb74c7a3-7358-4934-8613-c7055546c533\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-fa48a61a-4309-44dc-bf4e-5e8db9612ade\">Places to see in Southern Sardinia<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#quartucciu\">Quartucciu<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#giants-grave-of-is-concias\">Giants&#8217; Grave of Is Concias<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#uta\">Uta<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-santa-maria\">Church of Santa Maria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sarroch\">Sarroch<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#nuraghe-antigori\">Nuraghe Antigori<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#pula\">Pula<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-park-of-nora\">\u272a Archaeological Park of Nora<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#domus-de-maria\">Domus de Maria<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#chia\">Chia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#siliqua\">Siliqua<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#acquafredda-castle\">Acquafredda Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#dolianova\">Dolianova<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-san-pantaleo\">Church of San Pantaleo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villasimius\">Villasimius<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-museum-of-villasimius\">Archaeological Museum of Villasimius<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#cape-carbonara\">Cape Carbonara<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#muravera\">Muravera<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#costa-rei\">Costa Rei<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ballao\">Ballao<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#holy-well-of-funtana-coberta\">Holy Well of Funtana Coberta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#goni\">Goni<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-park-of-pranu-muttedu\">Archaeological Park of Pranu Muttedu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#orroli\">Orroli<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#nuraghe-arrubiu\">Nuraghe Arrubiu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#serri\">Serri<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#nuragic-sanctuary-of-santa-vittoria\">Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#isili\">Isili<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#nuraghe-is-paras\">Nuraghe Is Paras<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#esterzili\">Esterzili<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#temple-of-domu-de-orgia\">Temple of Domu de Orgia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quartucciu\"><strong>Quartucciu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quartucciu is a town located just northeast of Cagliari. Inhabited since ancient times, it was part of the municipality of Cagliari until 1983, when it gained its autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4d692758-8a35-47b0-a697-a091ef989a91\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"giants-grave-of-is-concias\"><strong>Giants&#8217; Grave of Is Concias<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Giants&#8217; Grave of Is Concias (<em>Tomba dei Giganti di Is Concias<\/em>) is an archaeological site located in the mountains east of Quartucciu. One of many similar megalithic structures in Sardinia, the site dates from the Bronze Age and features a large burial chamber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: SS125, 09044 Quartucciu CA<br>Coordinates: 39.2576, 9.3597<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/R6ba1ttXB8T9GSKC7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_fc0f8876-7a6e-49c8-a7bd-6130c217c0fb\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"uta\"><strong>Uta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Uta is a town located in the countryside northwest of Cagliari. This area was already inhabited in prehistoric times, and it is now known for its medieval church.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_e07cef1a-fc62-4c98-8de3-58cac77735aa\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-santa-maria\"><strong><strong>Church of Santa Maria<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of Santa Maria is a Romanesque church located just outside Uta. Built during the 12th century, the church features numerous typical Romanesque decorations, and it is regarded as one of the best examples of this architectural style in Sardinia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Santa Maria, 09010 Uta CA<br>Coordinates: 39.2863, 8.9698<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yBiHqQsw9AySKSvi9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_defbd7d0-c0a5-498e-ab26-e4d2e54a36d9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sarroch\"><strong>Sarroch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarroch is a town located along the coast west of Cagliari. The area around the town houses various ancient ruins, but now it is mostly an industrial center.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_59bf4eaf-8040-4756-9933-21ab596049d6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nuraghe-antigori\"><strong><strong>Nuraghe Antigori<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nuraghe Antigori is a nuragic complex located near Sarroch. The site dates from the 2nd millennium BCE, and was built on top of a rocky hill. Most of the complex is now in ruins, but a few areas can be visited. Several archaeological findings have been unearthed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Localit\u00e0 Antigori, 09018 Sarroch CA<br>Coordinates: 39.0956, 9.0054<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/UQkFxBP6bS5wiTrd8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3b1d9f3a-e345-4dd4-b547-e90a1ff91d42\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pula\"><strong>Pula<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pula is a town located near the coast southwest of Cagliari. The modern town was founded in the Middle Ages and developed in the 18th century, but it is famous for the nearby ancient city of Nora.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_8e14e7d0-670b-4bad-9c3f-8fc87a7660a3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-park-of-nora\"><strong><strong>\u272a Archaeological Park of Nora<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archaeological Park of Nora (<em>Parco Archeologico di Nora<\/em>) is located on a peninsula south of Pula, and houses the ruins of the ancient city of Nora. Founded in prehistoric times by the Sardinians, Nora was later inhabited by the Carthaginians and the Romans, and was abandoned during the Middle Ages. Various ruins of the town are located here, including a theater, some temples, and numerous other structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale Nora, 09010 Pula CA<br>Coordinates: 38.9847, 9.0156<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yfG8HMaFxMPZLM98A\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_93a6a66b-5e33-4c27-ba86-42905a71c7c2\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"domus-de-maria\"><strong>Domus de Maria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Domus de Maria is a tiny town located among the mountains west of Cagliari. The town is best known for the seaside resort of Chia, located in its territory.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b8d48243-dcaf-4414-8c2b-ed5b783adaac\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"chia\"><strong><strong>Chia<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Chia is a seaside resort located on the coast south of Domus de Maria. The village is known for its beach and clear waters, while a 17th-century tower is located on a promontory along the coast. Just west of Chia is <strong>Cape Spartivento<\/strong> (<em>Capo Spartivento<\/em>), which marks the western end of the Gulf of Cagliari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Viale del Porto, 09010 Domus de Maria SU<br>Coordinates: 38.8954, 8.8850<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/HMj8wRxfPUSdWRam6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d17833b3-3db3-433e-acf1-286042c7ebc7\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"siliqua\"><strong>Siliqua<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Siliqua is a town located in the countryside west of Cagliari. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the town is known for a nearby ancient castle.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_99bf9ef3-5970-4a08-b319-40406663c094\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"acquafredda-castle\"><strong><strong>Acquafredda Castle<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Acquafredda Castle is a 13th-century castle located on a hill south of Siliqua. The castle is known for having been one of the residences of Ugolino della Gherardesca, a noble famous for appearing in Dante&#8217;s <em>Divine Comedy<\/em>. The castle is now mostly in ruins, but it can be visited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Strada Statale 293 di Giba, 09010 Siliqua CA<br>Coordinates: 39.2640, 8.8178<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CphRgmxa4VJk1wDq6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2076fc37-4f86-437f-a478-e17f388c4016\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dolianova\"><strong>Dolianova<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dolianova is a town located north of Cagliari. The town emerged as two nearby centers in the Middle Ages, which were merged to form Dolianova in 1905.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_ca51a0fa-0c0c-44f0-90cb-bb3cb86d8c39\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-san-pantaleo\"><strong><strong>Church of San Pantaleo<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of San Pantaleo is Romanesque church in Dolianova, and one of the most notable examples of this style in Sardinia. The church was erected between the 12th and 13th century over a previous religious site, and also includes some Gothic elements. Inside, the church is simple but houses some artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Vescovado, 09041 Dolianova SU<br>Coordinates: 39.3815, 9.1737<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tWSiKj3k69B7RnJM8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_eb049479-72a8-44c7-8839-4f03ce06f539\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villasimius\"><strong>Villasimius<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Villasimius is a small town located at the southeastern corner of Sardinia. Inhabited since prehistoric times because of its strategic position, it is now a famous tourist destination.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_036a2ce0-9393-4baa-a419-35efd819fedd\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-museum-of-villasimius\"><strong><strong>Archaeological Museum of Villasimius<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archaeological Museum of Villasimius (<em>Museo Archeologico di Villasimius<\/em>) is a small archaeological museum in Villasimius. The museum is dedicated to local history, and houses ancient archaeological findings and some objects recovered from the nearby shipwreck of a Spanish ship in the 15th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via A. Frau, 5, 09049 Villasimius SU<br>Coordinates: 39.1437, 9.5184<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hnV4ERPY32EwtPG68\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_796c4fe3-e8b8-4757-8377-9dab716ebcff\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cape-carbonara\"><strong><strong>Cape Carbonara<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cape Carbonara (<em>Capo Carbonara<\/em>) is a rocky promontory located south of Villasimius. Along the promontory are some small seaside resorts, as well as the tiny beach of <strong>Cala Porto Giunco<\/strong>. The cape also features a 14th-century fort known as <strong>Fortezza Vecchia<\/strong> (&#8220;Old Fortress&#8221;). Just off the coast south of the cape is the small <strong>Isola dei Cavoli<\/strong> (&#8220;Cabbages&#8217; Island&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Capo Carbonara, 09049, Villasimius CA<br>Coordinates: 39.0960, 9.5228<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WJQF3QVtWtFuDmdh6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_98c3a4bf-49ac-420d-90a1-ca338697bdd5\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"muravera\"><strong>Muravera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Muravera is a small town located near the southeastern coast of Sardinia. Inhabited since ancient times, the town emerged in the Middle Ages, and it is now known for the nearby beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_c5f49407-1bc9-400c-bd5d-c843604acc12\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"costa-rei\"><strong><strong>Costa Rei<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Costa Rei is seaside resort located along the coast near Muravera. A popular summer destination, this area is known for its long sandy beach, and its clear waters. The area also houses a small lagoon known as <strong>Piscina Rei<\/strong>, and a rock near the beach called <strong>Scoglio Peppino<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Marco Polo, 09043 Muravera SU<br>Coordinates: 39.2509, 9.5744<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/icS8FVfepsu21Nzx7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_70e2babf-b79f-4bb1-8071-eca0ae85d33c\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ballao\"><strong>Ballao<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ballao is a small village located among the mountains east of Cagliari. Inhabited since ancient times, it houses some old ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a3858df9-4e28-4e0c-9a2f-2c4aa99c20e0\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"holy-well-of-funtana-coberta\"><strong><strong>Holy Well of Funtana Coberta<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Holy Well of Funtana Coberta (<em>Pozzo Sacro di Funtana Coberta<\/em>) is an archaeological site located north of Ballao. It consists of an underground temple which was erected by the Nuragic civilization between the 13th century BCE and the 9th century BCE, and it is one of the most notable structures of its kind. Various archaeological findings have been unearthed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Pozzo Sacro di Funtana Coberta, 09040 Ballao SU<br>Coordinates: 39.5800, 9.3532<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iQMWKiGXn7HAgGJd6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_31822d74-77ff-4132-9dc4-9e48704a45b9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goni\"><strong>Goni<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Goni is a tiny village located in the mountains of Southern Sardinia, near Ballao. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, and houses various ancient ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f598efb6-91de-435e-9cbe-aafa9e71493e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-park-of-pranu-muttedu\"><strong><strong>Archaeological Park of Pranu Muttedu<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Archaeological Park of Pranu Muttedu (<em>Parco Archeologico di Pranu Muttedu<\/em>) is an archaeological site near Goni, which includes the ruins of several megalithic structures. The site includes a necropolis and several menhirs dating from the Neolithic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Localit\u00e0 Pranu Muttedu, 09040 Goni SU<br>Coordinates: 39.5678, 9.2690<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7rnxjbWtPys8FTzj6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_238112bd-72f9-4f8b-b398-7ce584d28a21\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"orroli\"><strong>Orroli<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orroli is a small town located at the foot of the mountains of Southern Sardinia. The town is known for hosting one of the most notable nuraghes of Sardinia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4d1a2803-7a91-409a-a2dd-1d4fa52b1ad5\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nuraghe-arrubiu\"><strong><strong>Nuraghe Arrubiu<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nuraghe Arrubiu is an archaeological complex located near Orroli. The site includes a large nuraghe built around the 15th century BCE, and was probably one of the tallest structures in Bronze Age Europe. This was also one of the largest structures of its time, but now it stands in ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Nuraghe Arrubiu, 09061 Orroli SU<br>Coordinates: 39.6622, 9.2976<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/M8HXWKpfE5CDcHVm7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_5b258dc0-8d05-4966-af6e-253ad8ed6172\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serri\"><strong>Serri<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Serri is a village in the countryside of Southern Sardinia, best known for the ancient nuragic complex located nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7695e1df-80b9-4a11-bd39-7a2e400128de\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nuragic-sanctuary-of-santa-vittoria\"><strong><strong>Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nuragic Sanctuary of Santa Vittoria (<em>Santuario Nuragico di Santa Vittoria<\/em>) is a large nuragic complex located near Serri. The complex was erected in the Bronze Age, and it is one of the most notable structures built by the Nuragic civilization. The complex houses various buildings, including various nuraghes and several temples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Localit\u00e0 Santa Vittoria, 08030 Serri SU<br>Coordinates: 39.7120, 9.1027<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XhmUUtHEHZ2JCC7eA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b753d890-6afe-427f-a6ec-ca74087d2797\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"isili\"><strong>Isili<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Isili is a small town located just north of Serri in South Sardinia. Similarly to other nearby towns, it is known for housing some ancient ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a24262c5-e26c-4ef8-9a4e-7170380eeee1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nuraghe-is-paras\"><strong><strong>Nuraghe Is Paras<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nuraghe Is Paras is a nuraghe located just outside Isili. Built in the 15th century BCE, it features one of the largest tholos structures in Sardinia, and it might have been the tallest dome in the world when it was constructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Grazia Deledda, 08033 Isili SU<br>Coordinates: 39.7487, 9.1074<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/eKi8N1uFHStozBpF8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_43a989f4-01c6-4a5e-a8c2-6bf627803d06\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"esterzili\"><strong>Esterzili<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Esterzili is a small village located among the mountains of Sardinia. Inhabited since ancient times, it houses some ancient structures in its territory.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_8ac9c8f1-bfd8-4f05-bf84-7080ddf73212\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"temple-of-domu-de-orgia\"><strong><strong>Temple of Domu de Orgia<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temple of Domu de Orgia (<em>Tempio di Domu de Orgia<\/em>) is a megalithic structure located near Esterzili. Built by the Nuragic civilization during the Bronze Age, this temple is located at an altitude of over 1,000 meters, and it is the largest structure of its kind in Sardinia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Il Tempio di Domu &#8216;e Urxia, 08030 Esterzili SU<br>Coordinates: 39.7487, 9.3273<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/xFxyuZS16ETr44PRA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt; Sardinia Southern Sardinia is characterized by a central plain that surrounds the city of Cagliari, while to the east and west are more mountainous areas. This region, divided between the Metropolitan City of Cagliari and the Province of South Sardinia, features numerous archaeological sites and seaside resorts. Quartucciu Quartucciu is a town located just northeast of Cagliari. Inhabited since ancient times, it was part of the municipality of Cagliari until 1983, when it gained its autonomy. Giants&#8217; Grave of Is Concias The Giants&#8217; Grave of Is Concias (Tomba dei Giganti di Is Concias) is an archaeological site located in the mountains east of Quartucciu. One of many similar megalithic structures in Sardinia, the site dates from the Bronze Age and features a large burial chamber. Address: SS125, 09044 Quartucciu CACoordinates: 39.2576, 9.3597 Google Maps Uta Uta is a town located in the countryside northwest of Cagliari. This area was already inhabited in prehistoric times, and it is now known for its medieval church. Church of Santa Maria The Church of Santa Maria is a Romanesque church located just outside Uta. Built during the 12th century, the church features numerous typical Romanesque decorations, and it is regarded as one of the best examples of this architectural style in Sardinia. Address: Via Santa Maria, 09010 Uta CACoordinates: 39.2863, 8.9698 Google Maps Sarroch Sarroch is a town located along the coast west of Cagliari. The area around the town houses various ancient ruins, but now it is mostly an industrial center. Nuraghe Antigori The Nuraghe Antigori is a nuragic complex located near Sarroch. The site dates from the 2nd millennium BCE, and was built on top of a rocky hill. Most of the complex is now in ruins, but a few areas can be visited. Several archaeological findings have been unearthed here. Address: Localit\u00e0 Antigori, 09018 Sarroch CACoordinates: 39.0956, 9.0054 Google Maps Pula Pula is a town located near the coast southwest of Cagliari. The modern town was founded in the Middle Ages and developed in the 18th century, but it is famous for the nearby ancient city of Nora. \u272a Archaeological Park of Nora The Archaeological Park of Nora (Parco Archeologico di Nora) is located on a peninsula south of Pula, and houses the ruins of the ancient city of Nora. Founded in prehistoric times by the Sardinians, Nora was later inhabited by the Carthaginians and the Romans, and was abandoned during the Middle Ages. Various ruins of the town are located here, including a theater, some temples, and numerous other structures. Address: Viale Nora, 09010 Pula CACoordinates: 38.9847, 9.0156 Google Maps Domus de Maria Domus de Maria is a tiny town located among the mountains west of Cagliari. The town is best known for the seaside resort of Chia, located in its territory. Chia Chia is a seaside resort located on the coast south of Domus de Maria. The village is known for its beach and clear waters, while a 17th-century tower is located on a promontory along the coast. Just west of Chia is Cape Spartivento (Capo Spartivento), which marks the western end of the Gulf of Cagliari. Address: Viale del Porto, 09010 Domus de Maria SUCoordinates: 38.8954, 8.8850 Google Maps Siliqua Siliqua is a town located in the countryside west of Cagliari. Inhabited since prehistoric times, the town is known for a nearby ancient castle. Acquafredda Castle The Acquafredda Castle is a 13th-century castle located on a hill south of Siliqua. The castle is known for having been one of the residences of Ugolino della Gherardesca, a noble famous for appearing in Dante&#8217;s Divine Comedy. The castle is now mostly in ruins, but it can be visited. Address: Strada Statale 293 di Giba, 09010 Siliqua CACoordinates: 39.2640, 8.8178 Google Maps Dolianova Dolianova is a town located north of Cagliari. The town emerged as two nearby centers in the Middle Ages, which were merged to form Dolianova in 1905. Church of San Pantaleo The Church of San Pantaleo is Romanesque church in Dolianova, and one of the most notable examples of this style in Sardinia. The church was erected between the 12th and 13th century over a previous religious site, and also includes some Gothic elements. Inside, the church is simple but houses some artworks. Address: Via Vescovado, 09041 Dolianova SUCoordinates: 39.3815, 9.1737 Google Maps Villasimius Villasimius is a small town located at the southeastern corner of Sardinia. Inhabited since prehistoric times because of its strategic position, it is now a famous tourist destination. Archaeological Museum of Villasimius The Archaeological Museum of Villasimius (Museo Archeologico di Villasimius) is a small archaeological museum in Villasimius. The museum is dedicated to local history, and houses ancient archaeological findings and some objects recovered from the nearby shipwreck of a Spanish ship in the 15th century. Address: Via A. Frau, 5, 09049 Villasimius SUCoordinates: 39.1437, 9.5184 Google Maps Cape Carbonara Cape Carbonara (Capo Carbonara) is a rocky promontory located south of Villasimius. Along the promontory are some small seaside resorts, as well as the tiny beach of Cala Porto Giunco. The cape also features a 14th-century fort known as Fortezza Vecchia (&#8220;Old Fortress&#8221;). Just off the coast south of the cape is the small Isola dei Cavoli (&#8220;Cabbages&#8217; Island&#8221;). Address: Capo Carbonara, 09049, Villasimius CACoordinates: 39.0960, 9.5228 Google Maps Muravera Muravera is a small town located near the southeastern coast of Sardinia. Inhabited since ancient times, the town emerged in the Middle Ages, and it is now known for the nearby beaches. Costa Rei Costa Rei is seaside resort located along the coast near Muravera. A popular summer destination, this area is known for its long sandy beach, and its clear waters. The area also houses a small lagoon known as Piscina Rei, and a rock near the beach called Scoglio Peppino. Address: Via Marco Polo, 09043 Muravera SUCoordinates: 39.2509, 9.5744 Google Maps Ballao Ballao is a small village located among the mountains east of Cagliari. Inhabited since ancient times, it houses some old ruins. 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