Cabras, Municipality in Sardinia, Italy
Description
Cabras is a municipality in Sardinia that spans the Sinis peninsula and includes two small islands. The territory features several natural lagoons and holds an important archaeological museum with ancient artifacts.
History
The town emerged after the nearby ancient city of Tharros was abandoned in the 11th century, likely due to raids from North Africa. The settlement later established itself near a fortress controlled by regional judges.
Culture
The National Archaeological Museum displays works from the Nuragic period, including warrior statues from Monti Prama that predate ancient Greek sculptures. These findings tell of a sophisticated civilization that flourished long before better-known Mediterranean cultures.
Practical
The area features several nature reserves protected under the Ramsar Convention with observation paths for visitors. These allow people to watch flamingos and other bird species in their natural habitat.
Did you know?
Local fishermen preserve ancient craft techniques with boats called 'is fassonis' built from dried marsh grasses. This traditional construction method allows navigation in the shallow waters of the lagoon.
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Giants of Mont'e Prama
8 km
Tharros
9.9 km
Is Arutas beach
11.2 km
Capo San Marco
11.1 km
San Giovanni di Sinis
9.5 km
Area marina protetta Penisola del Sinis - Isola Mal di Ventre
12.5 km
Museo Civico Giovanni Marongiu
763 mMuseo civico di Cabras
360 mCastello di Casa di Regno
327 m
Laguna di Mistras
6.6 km
San Salvatore
6.8 km
Capo San Marco Lighthouse
11.4 km
Torre Grande Lighthouse
2.9 km
Spiaggia di Mare morto
9.4 km
Maria Assunta
268 m
Tower of Capo San Marco
10.5 km
Tower of Su Pottu
2 km
Scaiu Ecciu
367 m
Santa Maria Stella Maris
2.8 km
Saint Martin church
7.3 km
Spiaggia di Mari Ermi
12 km
Santo Spirito
54 m
Spiaggia di Maimoni
11.3 km
Spiaggia di Torregrande
3 km
Spiaggia del Pontile
3.9 km
S'Ungroni 'e Sa Palla
11 km
Su Bardoni
11.4 km
Spiaggia Is Arutas
11.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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