Typical of the Area:
Mining atmospheare, with abandoned mines and other fascinating industrial monuments, as well as unspoilt nature with a wild coast, small cliffy bays and long sandy beaches

These famous dunes are close to Ingurtosu and follow the small " Rio di Piscinas " (river of Piscinas) where still today tortoises and migratory birds pass and lay their eggs.
The "Dune di Piscinas" is an intact dune region which arrives far into the interior. Here grows widely rosemary and juniper.

The " Museo dell'Arte Mineraria " in Iglesias illustrates the mineral wealth of this area. In the exhibition rooms you can look at pictures of the lugs, equipments, models and devices - everything about the mining industry.

Beautiful middle class houses with iron balconies decorated with flowers outline the narrow streets of the historic city center.
A pastel-multicoloured tower from the 13th century gives an unexpected vitality to the cathedral of Santa Chiara.
You should not also miss the opportunity for half hour walk to the mountain of Monte Cresia (347 m), that awards you with a view down on the old part of town from Nostra Signora di Buon Cammino chapel.

Historical disused mines in the region of the Iglesiente. The group Igea organizes tours to the " Galleria Villamarina" (Tunnel Villamaria) in Monteponi, " Galleria Henry " (Tunnel Henry) in Buggerru, " Porto Flavia "in Masua and "Montevecchio" close to Arbus.
For this Tours a notification in advance is needed.

This Punic Roman temple lies approximately 20 kms to the north of Iglesias, on the steps of the Mountain of " Conca 'e s'Omu ".

It's an abandoned mine shaft field near the village of Masua in which once lead, zinc, silver and quartz were extracted. Today you can enjoy a guided visit to the enclosure surrounded by awesome views.

Along the wild coast lies the picturesque Belvedere with a view at the Golfo di Gonnesa and the " Pan di Zucchero " which was named after the Brazilian "Sugar Loaf" because of its similarity. On the panoramic route make a stop to the " Bar Operaio ", a former mine depot.
By the sea below you can also view "Laveria Lamarmora", where they used to wash the extracted minerals.

Small place that belongs to the long beautiful sandy coast of Fontanamare (Plag'e Mesu, Punt' e S'arena, Porto Paglia). The view to the wild rough coast is enchanting. For you to discover! It's also worth seeing the limestone cave " Grotta Santa Barbara " in the mining area of San Giovanni between Iglesias and Gonnesa. For a guided Tour a notification in advance is needed.

Diving / Horse Riding / Excursions

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.

The Rites of the Holy Week, Good Friday and the passion in Iglesias are not to be missed. And coinsist of a procession with Gregorian singings and ceremonies from the Middle Ages.

Nightlife and Bars in Sant'Antioco, Calasetta, Carbonia, Iglesias.