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Location: VILLASIMIUS

CAPO CARBONARA MARINE PROTECTED AREA



Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area is located in the south-eastern portion of Sardinia. The area includes the coastline extending from Capo Boi, in the western sector within the Gulf of Cagliari, to Punta Is Proceddus at north-east; the two main rocky islands, Cavoli and Serpentara, are respectively the southernmost and easternmost portions of the coast. Try scuba dive in Capo Carbonara with our expert divers. Very few locations in the Mediterranean have the same natural beauty such as the white sandy beaches, the wonderful characteristic fragrances of the Mediterranean nature and the high concentration of sea life preserved by the Protected Marine Area Institution of Capo Carbonara. Our expert partners offer a wide range of scuba diving excursions inside the Protected Marine Area.


Location: CAVOLI ISLAND - VILLASIMIUS

THE VIRGIN OF THE SEA

In 1979, in the south part of the Cavoli sland, was laid on the seabed at a depth of about ten meters, a statue of the sculptor Pinuccio Sciola dedicated to the Virgin of the Sea, the patron saint and protector of sailors and shipwreckeds. On September 8th of every year, there is an important festival, with the spectacular procession of boats from the nearby coast of Villasimius, culminating with celebrations, traditional sardinian songs and dances in the typical sardinian dress.



Location: CAPO CARBONARA

CAVOLI ISLAND

Cavoli Island is a small granitic island in the far south-eastern tip of Sardinia, less than one kilometre away from Capo Carbonara, a frontier land with unsurmountable beauty, immersed in a wild and protected naturalistic context. Its irregular coast is dotted with small coves surrounded by granite boulders with white sand bottom: long and narrow cala di Ponente, accessible to small boats, cala del Morto to the south, Cala del Ceppo and the largest and protected Cala di Scasciu.



Location: CAGLIARI

SAN BENEDETTO MARKET

With its 8,000 square meters, San Benedetto Market is the largest covered market in Italy. Take a walk among the market stalls, listening to the stories about the gastronomic traditions of the island in an environment full of life and intense colours and scents. Finish your visit with a tasting of local products accompanied by a glass of wine for a day full of flavors.

Location: CAGLIARI

THE UNDERGROUND CITY



Cagliari is a city that hides two souls, one in the open air in the light of everyday life, and the other more hidden that contains ancient stories. A short but intense tour that in a few hours will take you back in time, to discover the secrets of Cagliari, a city of unique beauty and history!



Location: CAGLIARI

THE DEVIL'S SADDLE



The Devil’s Saddle is one of the most significant features of Cagliari. Thanks to its particular geo-morphological shape it is a symbol of the city skyline, especially of the Poetto beach. Enjoy an excursion to the Devil’s Saddle: you will enjoy stunning views over the Gulf of the Angels. Be ready to retrace the history of the city in a pleasant walk through archaeology and nature.


Location: NORA

THE ANCIENT CITY OF NORA



A tour in the south-west coast of the island that will take you to the discovery of the Punic-Roman city of Nora, the place where the first testimony of the name "Sardinia" was found. Make a real journey through time in the ancient Roman ruins surrounded by a crystal clear sea. You will be able to discover the history of how the city has stratified since its first Phoenician foundation in the 8th century BC until the fall of the Roman Empire.