10 things you absolutely have to do in Cagliari


For those who visit the province of Cagliari, we have selected a TOP 10 for you. It makes no sense to drive 1 or 2 hours to see things that you can also see in Cagliari because Cagliari is the largest city of the island and has the most beautiful beaches of the island.

1. “Poetto”

Beach of the inhabitants of Cagliari and Quartu Sant Elena. The beach is 10km long and has white soft sand. There is a beachbar/restaurant every 50 metres where you can also go in the evening for dinner, live music, karaoke, latino parties, disco parties etc. During the day you can also take lessons in: surfing, kite surfing, kayaking, sailing, beach tennis etc. The lounge bars in Viale Calamosca are also recommended.

2. “La sella del Diavolo”

Trekking or walking to the top of the mountain with a beautiful view over the Poetto and his harbor.

3. Observing flamingos:

On the other side of the Poetto beach are the salt lakes where you can observe flamingos all day long. There is also a park where you can walk or cycle through.

4. Three shopping centres:

Le Vele, La Corte del Sole and Centro Commerciale i fenicotteri

5. The capital Cagliari:

The harbour opposite Via Roma with his arcs and restaurants, the shopping streets, the old town with its old city gates (Torre dell’elefante), Bastione de Saint Remy, the district “la Marina” with numerous fish restaurants, beautiful panoramic points with a view over the city and the harbor, Hotel Palazzo Doglio with its beautiful outdoor courtyard with terraces, the nightlife in one of the many piazzas/bars etc.

6. Villasimius:

The tourist village of Villasimius with its beautiful beaches such as Timi Ama Beach, Porto Giunco ​​Beach, Porto Sa Ruxi Beach etc.

7. Costa Rei:

The tourist village of Costa Rei with its beautiful beaches such as Scoglio di Peppino Beach etc.

8. Chia:

The tourist village of Pula with his nightlife and the beautiful beaches in the nearby village of Chia such as Baia Chia Beach Club, Spiaggia Su Giudeu, Le Dune etc.

9. Coastal route from Cagliari to Villasimius:

To get to Villasimius and Costa Rei you can take the “highway” SS125 or you can choose the coastal route and enjoy the wonderful panoramas. Every 50 meters you pass a beautiful beach such as Cala Serena Resort, Torre delle Stelle, Solanas etc.

10. San Michele Castle and the city parks:

Enjoy the peace and the view when you visit the castle. Parco di Monte Urpino with beautiful view, the botanical garden, Parco Terramaini, Parco del Nervi, Parco di Monte Claro, Parco della Musica and Parco di San Michele.
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