City: Sardinia
Top Things to do in Sardinia
Top 10 Historic Sites in Sardinia, Italy
The second-largest island in Mediterranean after Sicily, Sardinia serves up a lovely blend of sea, sand and history. Thousands of nuraghe (stone buildings) dot the landscape, proof that people have been enjoying the lovely climate here for millennia. From posh Costa Smerelda in the north to medieval Alghero in the northwest to the lively capital of Cagliari in the south, and with many picturesque towns and unspoiled sandy beaches in between, Sardinia’s got a little something for everyone.
Restaurants in Sardinia
1. Su Nuraxi
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4.5 based on 1,134 reviews
This defensive structure or "nuraghi," developed on the island of Sardinia during the late second-millennium BC, consisted of a series of defensive towers in the form of truncated cones and internal chambers, all built from stone.
Reviewed By agusticassa - Girona, Spain
About 70 km from Cagliari, this is the only UNESCO World Heritage monument on the island. You can only visit with a guide, since the interior is steep and has some difficulty. the visit is excellent and the place, with the explanations of the excellent guide, is a magnificent place. Do not miss it. Price: € 12 which includes two other visits in the village.
2. Tharros
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4.5 based on 698 reviews
Located on the northern promontory of the Gulf of Oristano are the ruins of Tharros, a Phoenician-Roman port city that was abandoned in the year 1000 AD.
Reviewed By X2482ILjamesl - Stuart, United States
If you like ruins, you will love Tharros. Remote ocean side setting, a bit of a trek to get there but worth every km. Easily accessible, with walkable tracks and paths and superb signage in most places, Italian and English that provide sufficient explanation of the ruins.Worthwhile to download a more comprehensive guide before you go, if you require additional detail. Also note that insect repellent might be in order, the mosquitos were not swarming but were were annoying
3. Santuario e Basilica di Bonaria
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4.5 based on 689 reviews
Reviewed By 561annap - Sliema, Malta
The Sanctuary is small and really beautiful, Gothic Aragonese in style. You are immediately attracted by the statue of Our Lady of Bonaria, which arrived in Sardinia in a very adventurous way in 1370. There is a special atmosphere in the Sanctuary. The Basilica was built in 1704 and is used on Saturdays and Sundays and for special events. The location is perfect to enjoy a great view.
4. Ottana
5. San Pietro (Bosa)
6. S'Archittu
7. Basilica San Gavino
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
8. Area Archeologica del Monte Tiscali
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4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By 815Julie - Woking, United Kingdom
This is well worth a visit when in Sardinia. We took the recommendation on here of using Mariangela Lovicu (find on facebook) as a guide, and it was well worth it. We were picked up in a jeep and here the adenture started with a great off-road drive to the base of the walk through the amazing vallee of Lanitho. Mariangela provided loads of information about the in area, culture, history, flora and fauna on the way, fascinating. We did a great walk up to Tiscala,it was fantastic to be guided and not worry about the way. Once at Tiscala we were provided with some excellent information about the history, amazing to think of the people living there! We were unluckly apparently to not see a pine martin, but Mariangela tried hard to find one for us, and in the end ask the the ticket person to show us a video of one on his phone - maybe next time. We did a great walk back to the car park, and on the way Mariangelina gave us loads of others tips for the rest of the holiday. You have to do this trip and with Marinangelina when in Sardinia! PS Social distancing was very well respected
9. Tempio Nuragico Malchittu
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By X2482ILjamesl - Stuart, United States
Tempio Malchittu is one of the 7 sites that make up the Arzachena Site. located approximately 15 km from Porto Cervo on the Costa Smeralda, well worth the short drive. Three of the sites are here on either side of the main road. This site requires a walk thru a very well marked and laid out track thru pasture land and forest about 1.5 km. The last bit is a little steep and rocky so sturdy footwear is recommended. There is a small building in the shape of an apse, the remains of a small nuraghe and some great climbing rocks for those strong enough and agile enough to attempt. Once back at the ticket office, a sort walk along a sidewalk brings you to the Tomba di Giganti Moru. If you have time, it’s worth the 15-20 minutes this take. If you are going on to Nuraghe Prisgione and the Tomba di Giganti at Coddu Vecchju, and I strongly suggest you do so, you can easily skip this tomb. Across the road, thru an underpass, you will find Nuraghe Albuccio. Due to its proximity to the other two sites, it’s worth the short walk and a 30-40 minute visit.
10. Quartiere Villanova
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