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Villasimius
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Subregion Sarrabus/ Gerrei
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Map position
South coast
Important Cities
Villasimius, Cagliari
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Distances from/to Airports and Ferry Ports
- Alghero ca. 241 km
- Porto Torres ca. 274 km
- Golfo Aranci ca. 322 km
- Olbia ca. 305 km
- Arbatax ca. 119 km
- Cagliari: ca. 60 km
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Place and Surroundings
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Villasimius is a popular, holiday resort in the south coast inhabited all year round. It has a promenade with shops, restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops. The surrounding beaches "Timi Ama", "Simius Playa" and "Spiaggia del Riso" belong to the best that Sardinia has. The coastal stretch of the Cape Carbonara is under a natural protected area with its small islands of "Sepentara" and "Isola dei Cavoli" since some years now.
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| Photogallery |
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 Villasimius
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Typical of the Area:
Tropical fish in the marine protected area of Villasimius.
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| Marine Protected Area of Cape Carbonara |
This coast section stands since the year 2000 under natural protection and today represents a beautiful snorkelling paradise. Also it offers safety to the monk's seal, a species threatened for extintion.
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Real beautiful beach region (a 8 km long sandy beach) with tourist town.
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| Muravera |
Approx. 42 kms away, it's a town inhabited all year round. Known for its production of citrus fruits.
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| Cagliari |
About 60 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 .
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| Monte Minniminni |
The mountain region of the Monte Minniminni lies close to Castiadas and invites to beautiful walks.
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| Grave of the Giants by San Isidoro |
A grave from the Nuraghi Ages and still in good condition. It's in the middle of unspoilt nature, along the highway SS125
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| Monte dei Sette Fratelli |
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.
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| Gola Rio Cannas |
Impressive gorge with high oleander bushes (highway SS125 from Cagliari-direction Muravera).
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Activities in the Area: Sailing/ Diving/ Horse Riding/ Boat Trips/ Jeep Tours
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| Amusement and night life |
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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.
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Nightlife: Villasimius
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More information on www.sardegnaturismo.it
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