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Hidden locations across Sardinia

These locations across Sardinia include ancient ruins, natural springs, underground tombs, caves with stalactites, wall murals, prehistoric cult sites, lighthouses, beaches, and geological formations. The sites present regional history from prehistoric to modern times.

Tiscali Ruins

Dorgali, Italy

Tiscali Ruins

This Nuragic settlement sits inside a mountain cave. The remains display the construction methods and lifestyle of prehistoric inhabitants.

Su Gologone

Oliena, Italy

Su Gologone

This water spring flows from limestone formations. The water appears deep blue due to its depth and reaches 135 meters.

Necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu

Bonorva, Italy

Necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu

This burial site contains twenty chambers cut into rock. The tombs date from between 3000 and 2700 BCE.

Grotta di Ispinigoli

Dorgali, Italy

Grotta di Ispinigoli

This karst cave contains a 38-meter high calcite column. The vertical cave extends to a depth of 280 meters.

Murals of Orgosolo

Orgosolo, Italy

Murals of Orgosolo

The house walls of this Sardinian village display over 150 political and social murals painted since 1968.

Giants' Grave of Coddu Vecchiu

Arzachena, Italy

Giants' Grave of Coddu Vecchiu

This Bronze Age burial structure measures 13 meters in length and features a central 4-meter high stele.

Monte d'Accoddi

Sassari, Italy

Monte d'Accoddi

The stone altar from 4000 BCE features a platform with a 40-meter long ramp.

Capo Testa Lighthouse

Santa Teresa Gallura, Italy

Capo Testa Lighthouse

Built in 1845, the lighthouse stands on a granite promontory overlooking the Strait of Bonifacio.

Santa Cristina Sacred Well

Paulilatino, Italy

Santa Cristina Sacred Well

The bronze age nuragic well features precise stone architecture with stairs leading to the water level.

Is Zuddas Caves

Santadi, Italy

Is Zuddas Caves

The cave system extends 1500 meters with aragonite crystals and various limestone formations.

Domus de Janas of Montessu

Villaperuccio, Italy

Domus de Janas of Montessu

The necropolis contains 40 rock-cut tombs dating from between 4000 and 3000 BCE.

La Pelosa Beach

Stintino, Italy

La Pelosa Beach

The white sand beach measures 300 meters in length and offers a view of the Spanish tower.

Masua Sea Stack

Iglesias, Italy

Masua Sea Stack

A 133-meter limestone rock formation rises from the sea. The surroundings show remains of 19th century mines.

Portixeddu Beach

Fluminimaggiore, Italy

Portixeddu Beach

The 2-kilometer sandy beach is lined with juniper trees. Cliffs and rocks surround the bay.

Cala Luna

Dorgali, Italy

Cala Luna

The bay measures 800 meters and contains six large caves. The beach consists of light, coarse sand.

Bidderosa Nature Reserve

Orosei, Italy

Bidderosa Nature Reserve

The 860-hectare protected area includes five beaches, pine forests and coastal hiking trails.

Gorropu Canyon

Urzulei, Italy

Gorropu Canyon

This 500-meter deep limestone gorge was formed by the erosion of the Flumendosa River over millions of years.

Nuraghe Santu Antine

Torralba, Italy

Nuraghe Santu Antine

The three-story megalithic tower from the Bronze Age reaches a height of 17 meters with a diameter of 15.5 meters.

Mal di Ventre Island

Oristano, Italy

Mal di Ventre Island

The granite island measures 80 hectares and contains several endemic plant species and Phoenician and Roman remains.

Antas Temple

Fluminimaggiore, Italy

Antas Temple

The temple was built in the 3rd century BC and restored in Roman style during the 3rd century AD.

Cala Mariolu Beach

Baunei, Italy

Cala Mariolu Beach

The beach features white sand and turquoise water between limestone cliffs. Access is available through hiking trails or boats.

Elephant Rock

Castelsardo, Italy

Elephant Rock

The red trachyte stone has eroded into an elephant shape. Inside are two burial chambers from the Domus de Janas period.

Nuraghe Seruci

Gonnesa, Italy

Nuraghe Seruci

The complex consists of a central tower and four secondary towers, surrounded by a village of 100 round huts from the Bronze Age.

Sa Spendula Waterfall

Villacidro, Italy

Sa Spendula Waterfall

The waterfall drops 30 meters over granite rocks. A marked path through Mediterranean vegetation leads to the viewpoint.

Capo Caccia

Alghero, Italy

Capo Caccia

Limestone cliffs rise 300 meters above the sea and contain a network of marine caves with stalactites.

Tharros

Cabras, Italy

Tharros

Archaeological site with columns, thermal baths and temples from the 8th century BC, built by Phoenicians and Romans.

Cala Spinosa

Santa Teresa Gallura, Italy

Cala Spinosa

Granite rocks surround this small bay with turquoise water containing numerous fish and coral formations.

Grotta di Nettuno

Alghero, Italy

Grotta di Nettuno

A cave system containing a salt lake, stalactites and stalagmites, accessible via 656 steps or by boat.

Nuraghe Arrubiu

Orroli, Italy

Nuraghe Arrubiu

The complex consists of 17 towers surrounding a central tower and stands as one of the largest nuraghi in Sardinia.

Tomba dei Giganti Li Mizzani

Palau, Italy

Tomba dei Giganti Li Mizzani

This burial site from the 2nd millennium BC extends 13 meters and served as a burial ground for the nuragic community.

Spiaggia Rosa

La Maddalena, Italy

Spiaggia Rosa

The sand gets its coloring from crushed corals and shells. The beach has been closed to visitors since 1994.

Torre della Pelosa

Stintino, Italy

Torre della Pelosa

This 16th-century defense tower stands on a small island and was part of the coastal defense system against pirate attacks.

Cala Corsara

La Maddalena, Italy

Cala Corsara

This bay on Spargi island features white sand and turquoise water between granite rocks.

The Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari

Cagliari, Italy

The Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari

This second-century theater cut into limestone holds 10000 spectators for performances.

Cala Goloritzè

Baunei, Italy

Cala Goloritzè

A beach with 143-meter limestone cliffs and a natural stone arch over the water.

Nuraghe Losa

Abbasanta, Italy

Nuraghe Losa

A Bronze Age tower with three side towers, built in 1500 BC using basalt blocks.

Montevecchio Mining Complex

Guspini, Italy

Montevecchio Mining Complex

The industrial complex includes tunnels, processing facilities and administrative buildings from the 19th century. The site operated until 1991.

La Maddalena Marine Park

La Maddalena, Italy

La Maddalena Marine Park

The park consists of seven main islands and 55 small rocks and reefs. The marine protected area covers 15,000 hectares.

Webber Estate

Arbus, Italy

Webber Estate

The villa was built in 1897 and has been vacant since 1956. The garden contains Mediterranean plant species and a pond.

San Michele Church

Cagliari, Italy

San Michele Church

The Romanesque church from the 13th century contains wall paintings from different periods. The building was restored in 1943.

Orto Botanico di Cagliari

Cagliari, Italy

Orto Botanico di Cagliari

Founded in 1866, the garden contains 2000 Mediterranean and exotic plant species across 5 hectares with research facilities.

Torre Grande

Oristano, Italy

Torre Grande

Built in the 16th century, this 19-meter defense tower served as an observation post against pirate attacks.

Argentiera Beach

Sassari, Italy

Argentiera Beach

The 500-meter beach sits next to an abandoned silver mine with historical industrial buildings from the 19th century.

Su Mannau Cave

Fluminimaggiore, Italy

Su Mannau Cave

The 8-kilometer cave system contains stalactites, stalagmites and underground lakes with a temperature of 16 degrees.