Calasetta

Calasetta is a coastal town on Sant'Antioco Island that flows down a hillside with neat streets and white-washed buildings throughout. The area includes several beaches where visitors can swim and enjoy the seaside.

In 1770, thirty-eight fishing families from Pegli arrived after leaving Tabarka, a Tunisian island, and established their settlement here. This move by coral fishermen created the foundation for the town that exists today.

The people here speak Tabarkino, a dialect rooted in Genoese language that has survived through generations. You can hear this distinctive way of speaking in daily life throughout the town.

The local winery offers guided tours with tasting opportunities where you can learn about wine production. The beaches are easily accessible and offer different spots for swimming and relaxing at various times of day.

The Torre Sabauda was built between 1756 and 1757 as a defensive structure protecting the coast from sea attacks. Today it houses an archaeological museum that reveals the area's maritime past.

Location: Province of South Sardinia

Inception: 1770

Capital city: Calasetta

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Shares border with: Sant'Antioco

Website: https://comune.calasetta.ci.it

GPS coordinates: 39.11052,8.36823

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:16