The province of Cagliari is large and covers almost 20% of the island of Sardinia. Cagliari is also the capital of the whole of Sardinia. This province is in the south of the island and has the Sardinian Sea to the west, the Strait of Sardinia to the south and the South Tyrrhenian Sea to the east. It has the provinces of Nuoro, Oliastra and Oristano to the north and the provinces of Carbonia-Iglesia and Medio Campidano to the west.
Here you will find the paradisiac coastal area Poetta which extends to eight kilometers of sandy beach and boasts crystal clear water.
Cagliari attracts its visitors with its beautiful architecture which includes many historic buildings, masterpieces of Art Nouveau architecture, museums, stunning palaces and art galleries. The fortified quarter known as Castello in the historical center is located high on a rock and it offers amazing panoramic views of the city. The modern side of Cagliari is dotted with tasteful shops and plenty of bars and restaurants.
The terrain is rocky including caves and minerals along both the coast and higher inland areas. Worth visiting is the Molentargius Lagoon which stretches eastwards from the city of Cagliari to the long sandy coast of Poetto. This large lagoon is of great importance as it hosts an ecosystem which attracts many birds and it is home to 180 different species, some of which are extremely rare. There is another regional park in Cagliari, the Sette Fratelli - Monte Generis Regional Park which is an excellent choice for a hike in nature. There are mapped routes and picnic areas and there is also the option of a guide. This area is one of the last remaining homes for Sardinian deer.
Sardinia is the second bigger island of the Mediterranean Sea and it is a mainly mountainous region with a vast natural environment. Here you can swim at the beautiful beaches of Cala Goloritze, Cala Luna and Cala Sisine while Neptune's Grotto is also a well-known destination for its cave which can be reached by boat. Go to the Capo Caccia and take a photo of the wild scenery while the hikers will love the famous Gorropu Gorge. Don’t forget to visit Porto Flavia one of the most important industrial archeology sites in the world.
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