Villasimius

Villasimius is a seaside village on the southeast tip of Sardinia, an hour's drive east of Cagliari along a winding coastal road. Around it lie some of the island's finest beaches, including Porto Giunco, which separates the sea from a lagoon where flamingos gather, and the long white arc of Simius. The cape of Capo Carbonara and its islands form a marine protected area with clear water for snorkelling and diving, and boats sail out to the islands of Cavoli and Serpentara. A Spanish fortress and a lighthouse guard the headland. Beaches and the marine reserve make Villasimius a classic summer stay.