Coastal view of the city of Cagliari in Sardinia
FORTRESSES, FOOD AND FLAMINGOS

Cruise to Sardinia (Cagliari), Italy

Cagliari, the capital of the Italian island of Sardinia, is situated high upon hills that offer a panoramic view of the Golfo degli Angeli — the Gulf of Angels. Walk along Poetto beach, with its soft sand and clear water, or visit the urban park of Molentargius with its flamingos, wetlands and magnificent birds. Cruise to Sardinia, Italy to peruse the local architectural sites: See Bastione di Saint Remy with its breathtaking terrace and Torre dell'Elefante, a medieval tower with a 360-degree view of the city. And don't forget to take a meditative stroll through the lavish interior of the 13th-century Cagliari Cathedral.
National Language Italian, Sardinian
Currency Accepted Euro (EUR)

Things To Do in Sardinia (Cagliari)

Poetto Beach in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.

Sink Into Soft Sand

Poetto Beach in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.

Poetto Beach in Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy.

Sink Into Soft Sand

One of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia, palm tree-lined Poetto gives you a chance to relax as you take in the views and a swim in the crystal waters. Small cafes and bars dot the beach — once you're all sunned out, sip a Sardinian mirto, an herbal liqueur, and mingle with the locals.

View of the sea from the Saint Remy Bastion in Cagliari, Sardinia

Go Column-Hopping

View of the sea from the Saint Remy Bastion in Cagliari, Sardinia

View of the sea from the Saint Remy Bastion in Cagliari, Sardinia

Go Column-Hopping

The Bastione of St. Remy invites you to walk through its columns into the 19th-century fortifications. Enjoy an espresso or gelato as you gaze at the panorama. Then, climb atop the Torre dell'Elefante for fantastic views of the rolling hills.

A flamingo at Molentargius Park in Sardinia, Italy
A flamingo at Molentargius Park in Sardinia, Italy

Flamingos Galore

A short 15-minute drive or 40-minute bus ride on Linea 6 from the Regina Margherita Hotel takes you to Molentargius-Saline Nature Park, an oasis just outside the city. Here, you'll find stunning natural views of flamingos. You can also spot the local ducks, chickens, and gulls with Italy cruises to Sardinia.

Pasta with tomato sauce and sausage on a white plate
Pasta with tomato sauce and sausage on a white plate

Local Cuisine

Sardinian cuisine is unique from that of Italy. Sample thin, crisp carasau bread and the distinctive saffron-spiced malloreddus gnocchi. Savor the Tyrrenhian's bountyin the form of Sardinian seafood stew — packed with flavorful clams, lobster and squid — and pasta alla trabaccolara, made with white fish, herbs and lots of garlic. And don't miss pabassinas, a small pastry dense with walnuts, almonds and raisins and spiced with orange zest and cinnamon.

A traditional Sardinian wooden mask
A traditional Sardinian wooden mask

Shopping

The crafts found in Sardinia reflect its unique culture. Craftspeople pass down techniques from generation to generation, from colorful embroidered silk to filigree gold and silver, hand-painted ceramics, and traditional wooden masks. The Marina area is where you'll find most of Cagliari's shops and boutiques.

Insider's Tips
Insider's Tips
1 The port is located right in the city, which makes it easy to reach the main sites — they're all within walking distance.
2 Sardinia has a Mediterranean climate, so the weather is generally pleasant with mild winters and hot, dry summers.
3 To reach the Poetto beach, it takes about 15 minutes by cab or 25 on the Linea PF bus.

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