Typical of the area:
Pink Flamingos in the Salt Lake of Cagliari

Beautiful sandy beach, only about 500 meters of distance. With an adjacent, tourist yacht harbour.

The lagoon " Stagno di Molentargius " is one of the biggest breeding areas for the pink flamingos. There are alltogether ten colonies at the moment.
The area was made a preserved natural park (" Parco di Molentargius-saline-Poeto") this way the ecological balance can be reproduced again and the natural living space of a lot of bird species that live here can be protected.
This water environment conservation was assured at the end of February 2001 also by the government.

About 20 kms away is the island capital. With interesting museums, a historic castle quarter, beautiful panoramic terraces, a botanic garden, animated shopping streets, trattorias, restaurants.

About 30 kms away lies this holiday resort. Long sandy beaches and numerous restaurants, Pizzerias, beautiful pavement with cafés and a tourist yacht harbour.

Approx. 55 kms away, it's a town inhabited all year round. Known for its production of citrus fruits.

Real beautiful beach region (a 8 km long sandy beach) with tourist town. In approx. 46 kms of distance from Cagliari.

Ancient Nuraghe only 300 mt away

Small holiday resort with a delightfully wide, fine-grained sandy beach approximately 25 kms of distance.

A grave from the Nuraghi Ages and still in good condition. It's in the middle of unspoilt nature, along the highway SS125.

Along the impressive ravine of "Gola Rio Cannas" you get directly in the mountain region of "Sette Fratelli" (a natural protected area). Where above the oak forests, blackberries and mastic trees rise 7 mountain peeks, hence the name "Sette Fratelli" (seven brothers). There are numerous, well posted forest paths to wander around and explore.

Impressive gorge with high oleander bushes (highway SS125 from Cagliari-direction Muravera).

Activities in the area: Sailing / Diving / Walking

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.
This procession is been held every year since the 17th century and was not even ceased at wartimes. Definitely not to be missed!

Nightlife: Cagliari / Villasimius