Province of South Sardinia, Administrative province in southern Sardinia, Italy
The Province of South Sardinia is an administrative territory in the southern portion of the island, covering more than one hundred municipalities between coast and inland areas. The area extends from flat agricultural plains to forested hills and includes both old mining regions and sandy Mediterranean beaches.
The province was formed in 2016 through an administrative reform that merged several former provinces into a single unit. This process aimed to simplify governance and distribute resources more efficiently, but also brought challenges in coordinating diverse municipalities with distinct local identities.
The name Carbonia comes from the Latin word for coal and reflects the 20th-century mining heritage that shaped the area. Visitors encounter abandoned industrial sites and miners' settlements now used as museums and cultural spaces, offering insight into the daily lives of workers who once labored underground.
Travelers should know the territory is spread out and different towns are often many kilometers apart. Having your own vehicle makes exploring much easier, since public transport between smaller municipalities runs infrequently and requires careful planning.
Some coastal sections still have remnants of old military bunkers from World War II, now serving as lookout points or shade for beachgoers. In several villages, traditional communal bread ovens remain in use, with neighbors taking turns to bake and share their produce.
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