Cagliari
Italy · Sardinia · 30 m
Description
Cagliari is the lively capital of Sardinia and a diverse centre of history, culture and Mediterranean charm. The port city is known for the hilltop Castello district with its medieval towers, cathedral and panoramic bastions, its Roman and Phoenician-Punic heritage, flamingo-filled lagoons and the long Poetto city beach. Cagliari combines historic neighbourhoods and bustling markets with seafood trattorias, proximity to the sea and the unspoilt landscapes of southern Sardinia. One of the island’s most multifaceted cities, it is an important gateway and an ideal base for exploring the south of Sardinia.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Castello Quarter & Medieval Old Town
- Bastione di Saint Remy & Umberto I Terrace
- Poetto Beach
- National Archaeological Museum of Cagliari
- Molentargius-Saline Regional Natural Park & Flamingos
- Cagliari Cathedral (Santa Maria)
- Torre dell'Elefante & Pisan Fortifications
- Roman Amphitheatre of Cagliari
- Sella del Diavolo Hike & Gulf Views
- Tuvixeddu Punic Necropolis
- Marina District & Via Roma
- Villasimius & Capo Carbonara(Day trip)
- Basilica and Sanctuary of Bonaria
- Basilica of San Saturnino
- Botanical Garden of Cagliari
- Nora Archaeological Site(Day trip)
- Sant'Eulalia Archaeological Area
- Castle of San Michele
- Chia Beaches & Capo Spartivento(Day trip)
- Calamosca Beach & Sant'Elia Coast
- Mercato di San Benedetto
- Stampace District & Church of Sant'Efisio
- Villanova District
- Fregola, Bottarga & Cagliari Seafood
Getting there
- Airports:
- CAG
- Train stations:
- Cagliari, Cagliari Santa Gilla, Cagliari Elmas
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry