AI generatedCastelsardo
Italy · Sardinia · 60 m
Short description of Castelsardo
Castelsardo is a medieval town on a rocky promontory on the north coast of Sardinia, overlooking the Gulf of Asinara. Its old town climbs in steep lanes to the castle built by the Genoese Doria family, which now houses a museum of Mediterranean basket weaving. Women still weave baskets from dwarf palm and rush in the doorways, and the craft is sold throughout the town. The Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate stands on the cliff above the sea. Just outside lies the Elephant Rock, a wind-carved boulder with prehistoric tombs inside. Views, crafts and nearby beaches make Castelsardo a rewarding short stop.
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Best time to visit: May – June or September – October
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- Castelsardo Old Town & Castle
- Museum of Mediterranean Basket Weaving
- Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate
- Elephant Rock (Roccia dell'Elefante)
- Basket Weaving & Local Crafts
- Lu Bagnu Beach
- Holy Week Lunissanti Procession (Easter Monday)
- Sunset over the Gulf of Asinara
- Valledoria & La Ciaccia Beaches
- Tergu Abbey (Nostra Signora di Tergu)(Day trip)