Historical sites and natural places in Sardinia

Bronze Age fortress with central tower, walls, and living quarters from ancient Nuragic civilization.

Marine cave with stalactites and stalagmites, accessible via 656 steps or by boat from Alghero.

Beach with white sand and turquoise water next to a 16th-century watchtower.

Three-story Bronze Age tower with interior rooms and underground passages dating from 1600 BCE.

This Bronze Age burial structure spans 20 meters and served as a communal burial ground for the ancient population.

These limestone caves contain aragonite crystals and extend through an underground network of 1500 meters.

This stone platform from the 4th millennium BCE served religious purposes and shows Mesopotamian architectural influences.

Built in 1845, this lighthouse stands on a granite promontory between Roman quarries and Mediterranean vegetation.

Bronze Age settlement remains located inside a natural cave in the limestone rock of Supramonte mountains.

Bronze Age burial structure with a central stone chamber and a 12-meter corridor.

Natural trachyte formation with two internal passages, shaped by erosion into an elephant form.

Burial ground with 38 underground chambers from the Copper Age, built between 3300 and 2900 BCE.

The beach consists of white pebbles and is surrounded by tall limestone cliffs. The water displays varying shades of turquoise.

Sixth-century coastal church with a cruciform layout. The walls are made of sandstone featuring Byzantine architectural elements.

Stone fortress from 1600 BCE featuring a central tower and five additional towers. The structure contains multiple chambers and corridors.

The beach contains small grains of white quartz instead of sand. The Mediterranean water reaches depths of 30 meters near the shore.

This prehistoric burial site, carved into limestone rocks during the Neolithic period, contains multiple burial chambers with geometric decorations and symbols.

This limestone headland rises 135 meters above sea level, featuring Punic ruins, military fortifications, and a path leading to Mediterranean vegetation.

This mountain pass at 1017 meters elevation connects Ogliastra and Supramonte regions through limestone cliffs and Mediterranean forests with marked trails.

This Bronze Age site features stone buildings, a temple with water channels, and circular basins decorated with stone protomes representing bull heads.

Stone fortress from Bronze Age with central tower and three lateral towers connected by triangular curtain walls and ramparts.

Natural rock formations of red porphyry emerge from the Mediterranean Sea, creating a geological contrast against the blue water.

Mediterranean island with granite cliffs and marine caves, home to diverse underwater life and native plant species.

Romanesque church built over ancient catacombs, featuring stone walls, rounded arches, and fifth-century Christian burial chambers below.

Ancient settlement from the Nuragic period featuring stone dwellings, burial chambers and coastal observation points dating from 1800-1600 BC.

White sand beach extends 800 meters between limestone cliffs, with natural caves and crystal water suitable for swimming and snorkeling.

Rock-cut tombs from 3000 BC featuring carved pillars and painted rooms, later converted into a Byzantine church with visible frescoes.

Natural sand formations extending over 12 kilometers along the coast, with Mediterranean vegetation and a 19th century lighthouse.

The limestone walls of this 500-meter deep canyon contain several rare plant species and offer opportunities for climbing and hiking.

This natural spring releases 500 liters of water per second from limestone rocks, forming a clear pool surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation.

The beach extends for two kilometers along the coast with pink quartz sand and green juniper trees near the water.

This protected area spans 860 hectares with Mediterranean forests, five white sand beaches, and granite rocks along the shoreline.

This limestone cave contains a 38-meter high column formed by the union of a stalactite and stalagmite, making it among the largest in Europe.

This Bronze Age stone structure stands on a limestone plateau at 600 meters above sea level, offering views of the Gulf of Orosei.

This small Mediterranean island features the coastal town of Carloforte, founded by Genoese coral fishers in 1738, with traditional Ligurian architecture.

The sand contains fragments of coral, shells, and granite that create its distinctive pink color. Access is restricted to protect this natural formation.

Natural hot springs reaching temperatures of 76°C, mineral-rich waters flow through volcanic rocks providing treatments for various health conditions.

Seven main islands and numerous small islets form this marine reserve, home to dolphins, rare birds and Mediterranean vegetation.

This coastal desert spans 5 kilometers with dunes rising to 100 meters high, shaped by wind and Mediterranean currents.

Bronze Age settlement dating from 1100 BCE features a central tower, meeting hall and 50 stone dwellings from ancient Nuragic civilization.

This Roman temple from the 3rd century stands on a previous Punic structure. The building features six restored columns and sits at 360 meters altitude.

Built in 1130 and renovated in the 19th century, this cathedral combines Baroque and Romanesque architecture. The bell tower measures 42 meters in height.