Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
AROUND CAGLIARI
Stretching east and north of Cagliari, the lonely Sarrabus is one of Sardinia's least deve-
loped areas. From its central wild hinterland rise the bushy green peaks of the Monte dei
Sette Fratelli.
East of Poetto the SP17 hugs the coast prettily (if precariously) all the way round to Vil-
lasimius and then north along the Costa Rei.
A few kilometres short of Villasimius, a road veers south to
Capo Carbonara
, Sardinia's
most southeasterly point. On the western side of the peninsula is a marina and what re-
mains of a Spanish tower, the
Fortezza Vecchia
. To the south is lovely
Spiaggia del Riso
. The
eastern side is dominated by the
Stagno Notteri
lagoon, often host to flamingos in winter. On
its seaward side is the stunning
Spiaggia del Simius
beach with its Polynesian-blue waters.
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Villasimius
A cheerful summertime resort, Villasimius is a launch pad for exploring the gorgeous
sandy bays that necklace the coast. At the Porto Turistico, about 3km outside of town, you
can arrange boat tours (about €65 per person) and dives (from €36) to nearby reefs and
wrecks.
From May to September, campers converge on
Spiaggia del Riso
( 070 79 10 52;
www.villaggiospiaggiadelriso.it
;
Via Degli Aranci 2; camping 2 people, car & tent €21-42, 4-bed bungalows
€80-160;
)
near the Porto Turistico. It has excellent facilities but gets hellishly crowded in
summer.
Set in pristine gardens, the attractive, low-slung
Hotel Mariposas
(
070 79 00 84;
)
is just a
www.hotelmariposas.it
;
Viale Matteotti; s €72-136, d €92-186, f €112-206;
five-minute stroll from the beach.
Dine alfresco on Sardinian classics like
burrida
(marinated dogfish) and spaghetti with
ricci
at
Ristorante Le Anforè
(
070 79 20 32;
www.hotelleanfore.com
; Via Pallaresus 16; meals €30;
dinner Tue-Sun)
.
ARST buses run to and from Cagliari (€3.50, 1½ hours, six to eight daily) throughout the
year.
