Typical of the area:
The near town of Pula is popular for its outstanding tomatoes (" Pomodorini di Pula "), as well as for the tasty pasta plates. They should try also the gigantic pizzas.

Here you'll find the long sandy beaches of Chia: "Campana", " Su Giudeu ", " S'Acqua Ucci " and " Cala Cipolla ". For surf lovers is recommended the beach of " Su Giudeu ".

Saracen Tower still in good condition on the beach of Chia.

This Panoramic tourist route starts in Chia,and then goes past the cape of Spartivento, Saracen Towers and sandy bays like for instance Tuerredda, before it ends on the small fishing harbour of Teulada.

Small, lively town with numerous shops, pizzerias, restaurants as well as one of the most famous finding sites of Sardinia: the antique city of Nora.
In the archaeologic museum there are speciments from Nora. Among them antique plates, jugs, coins, amphoras, amulets and pieces of jewellery.

Phoenician-Roman excavation site with wonderful sea views and a theater still in good condition.

The winegrowers company of Santadi produces some of the best Sardinian wines. For example the " Terre Brune ".

On the highway SP195 in direction of Teulada: these limestone caves (' Is Zuddas' and ' Benatzu o Pirosu ') are among the biggest in Sardinia.

Approximately 6 kms away from Carbonia. This plateau was already inhabited in the nuragic era. Around approx. 650 b. C. was colonized by Phoenician. Monte Sirai became later during the centuries by Carthaginian, then by Roman used mostly as a fortress. Today the Acropolis (approximately 180 hectares), necropolis as well as the Tophet are worth a visit.

Probably the most important prehistoric chamber-necropolis of Sardinia. 40 holes carved in a cliff and part of very impressive burial chambers (the so named " Domus de Janas "- Houses of Fairies), in the midst of a natural basin, similar to an amphitheater close to Villaperuccio.

Small island, 60 kms away of the coast of Sardinia, inter connected by a bridge. It's got interesting archaeological sites, Tophets and a small catacomb.
In the city of the same name, which was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century b. C. , you can find today modern bars, Pizzerias and awesome seafood restaurants. In the spring you can buy fresh Sardinian tuna, that is mainly exported directly to Japan.

In the 18th century the Ligurian fishermen (N.B.: Liguria is a region in the North of Italy) who came from the Tunisian island of Tabarka, settled down in this part of the island. Their local tradition and culture are still visible nowadays. This is reflected not only in the dialect and in the architecture, but also in the typical dishes, like for instance in the dish " Cassulli Alla Carlofortina " (Pasta with tomato sauce, Pesto and tuna) or also in the " Tonno Alla Carlofortina " (tuna Carloforte way) and, finally, in the " Couscous Alla Carlofortina ".

About 20 kms of distance in direction of Is Molas: the small natural reserve where deer and wild boars live freely.

About 37 kms of distance: a narrow not continuously asphalted highway leads to the naturAL reserve of " Is Cannoneris " where you can observe wild deers.

Before Masua (about 50 kms of distance), it's an island rising steeply above the sea, named by the Sardinians "Bread of Sugar". The local ruins of the "La Marmora" mine can be visited on a walk with a view of the sea and Pan di Zucchero.

Day trip in direction of Iglesias / Fluminimaggiore (SP126): antique temple consecrated to the Sardinian God Sardus Pater (Sid Adir Babbai) in the middle of a bucolic landscape.

About 50 kms away is the island capital. With interesting museums, a historic castle quarter, beautiful panoramic terraces, a botanic garden, animated shopping streets, trattorias, restaurants, as well as a salty lake where pink flamingos live all year round .

Activities in the area: Golf / Horse Riding / Mountainbiking / Diving / Surfing

On the 1st May takes place a very suggestive procession to honour the city patron Sant'Efisio. . It's one of the most famous festivity on the island, especially in Cagliari. Where numerous regional costume groups from all over Sardinia participate.
The event starts on the 1st of May, when the procession take the statue of the saint to Nora and Pula in the south coast, and then returns on the 4th May in Cagliari.

15 days after Easter is celebrated in Sant'Antioco the oldest festivity of Sardinia (since the 12th century d.C.), to honour the patron saint of the island.
The legend says, that the martyr Antioco found refuge here in a cave, just before the Romans from North Africa could find him (end of the 1st Century d.C.). There he lived as a Christian since he died in 125 d.C.. He was then buried in the catacombs under the parish church of San'Antioco.

Lagoon of Nora