Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Entertainment
Cagliari's nightlife revolves around the city's bars and cafes, which in summer means the
beach at Poetto. For the lowdown, ask at the tourist office or pick up a copy of the local
newspaper
L'Unione Sarda
. Online, you'll find listings at
www.sardegnaconcerti.com
(in
Italian).
Teatro Lirico
( 070 408 22 30;
www.teatroliricodicagliari.it
;
Via Sant'Alenixedda)
This is Cagliari's premier
venue for classical music, opera and ballet. It's a 15-minute stroll east of Il Castello.
THEATRE
Shopping
For boutiques and designer labels, head to Via Roma and boutique-studded Via Giuseppe
Garibaldi. The Marina district harbours some enticing craft and speciality shops.
Durke
CONFECTIONERY
(Via Napoli 66; 10.30am-1.30pm & 4.30-8pm Mon-Sat)
This is an Aladdin's cave of Sardinian
sweets and pastries, all prepared according to traditional recipes. Some of the best are
made with nothing more than sugar, egg whites and almonds.
Sapori di Sardegna
(Vico dei Mille 1; 9.30am-9pm)
Browse this breezy Marina emporium for fine
pecorino
(sheep's milk cheese), salami,
bottarga
, bread, wine and pretty-packed
dolci
(sweets).
FOOD
Loredana Mandas
JEWELLERY
(Via Sicilia 31; 9.30am-1pm & 4.30pm-8pm Mon-Sat)
A jewellery workshop selling the fine
gold filigree for which Sardinia is famous.
Mercato di San Benedetto
(Via San Francesco Cocco Ortu; 7am-2pm Mon-Sat)
Seafood, salami,
pecorino
the size of wag-
on wheels, horse steaks, you name it - it's all at this morning food market in Villanova, a
10- to 15-minute walk east of Il Castello.
MARKET
