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Sinis
The Sinis Peninsula stretches along Sardinia’s western coast, in the province of Oristano. Characterized by lagoons, quartz beaches, wetlands, and cliffs, it is an area of great natural and archaeological interest.It forms part of the Protected Marine Area “Penisola del Sinis – Isola di Mal di Ventre”, created to safeguard its marine and coastal ecosystem.Here you’ll find some of Sardinia’s most iconic beaches — Is Aruttas, Mari Ermi, and Maimoni — famous for their sand made of small quartz grains
Within the Sinis area lie important historical sites such as Tharros and Mont’e Prama, testimonies of Phoenician, Punic, and Nuragic civilizations. Today, this region embodies a perfect harmony between nature, culture, and tradition, making it one of the most evocative destinations in western Sardinia.
16.4 km from us
Tharros
Tharros is one of Sardinia’s most fascinating archaeological sites, located on the Sinis Peninsula near Cabras.Founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC upon an earlier Nuragic settlement, it later became a Punic and then Roman city — an important Mediterranean trading port.The site preserves remains of temples, houses, necropolises, cisterns, baths, and paved streets, evidence of centuries of continuous life and layered civilizations. Its location is spectacular — overlooking the Tower of San Giovanni and the Gulf of Oristano.
Tharros remained inhabited until the early Middle Ages, when its residents moved inland to Oristano to escape Arab incursions. Today, it stands as one of the island’s most significant archaeological destinations — a place where history meets the sea.
17 km from us
Mont'e Prama
The Mont’e Prama complex, located near Cabras in the province of Oristano, is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of Nuragic civilization.Since the 1970s, this site has revealed the celebrated Giants of Mont’e Prama — sandstone statues sculpted between the 9th and 8th centuries BC. These monumental figures of warriors, archers, and boxers are the oldest large-scale sculptures in the western Mediterranean. Alongside the statues, archaeologists uncovered nuraghe models and pit tombs, part of a monumental necropolis linked to a Nuragic elite. The site reflects a highly developed artistic and symbolic culture, tied to ancestor worship and funeral rites.
Today, the original findings are housed in the Giovanni Marongiu Civic Museum in Cabras, while the archaeological area of Mont’e Prama remains open to visitors year-round.
17,2 km from us
Sartiglia of Oristano
A Carnival-period event. The Sartiglia is one of the oldest and most fascinating equestrian tournaments in Sardinia. Each year, on Carnival Sunday and Tuesday, over one hundred masked riders parade through the streets of Oristano. The event is rooted in centuries of history and tradition, blending ritual, spectacle, and devotion.
Highlights include the dressing of Su Componidori, the star of the race, and the famous Star Run, in which galloping riders try to spear a suspended star with their sword.The celebration culminates in the Pariglie, breathtaking acrobatic horse performances in which riders form daring human pyramids at full gallop. More than a competition, the Sartiglia is a collective ritual — a tribute to courage, grace, and the enduring beauty of Oristano’s heritage.
5 km from us
Santa Cristina
The Sacred Well of Santa Cristina is one of the finest and best-preserved examples of Nuragic religious architecture devoted to the cult of water. Located in Paulilatino, within the province of Oristano, the site includes a sacred well, stone huts, and the remains of a Nuragic village. Built between the 12th and 11th centuries BC, it features perfectly fitted basalt blocks.
The structure features a staircase of 25 steps leading to an underground chamber with a vaulted ceiling and a circular basin where spring water is collected. These alignments demonstrate the advanced scientific and spiritual knowledge of the Nuragic people. These alignments demonstrate the advanced scientific and spiritual knowledge of the Nuragic people. The site is open to visitors year-round and stands as a symbol of Sardinian archaeology.
24,1 km from us
Fordongianus
Fordongianus, an ancient thermal center along the Tirso River, is renowned for its Roman baths, among the best-preserved in Sardinia.The ancient Forum Traiani, founded during the Roman Empire, was a popular stop for travelers and a site of healing, thanks to its hot springs that still flow today at about 54°C.Built between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, the complex showcases local trachyte stone, vaulted ceilings, pools, and drainage channels — impressive examples of Roman engineering.
Accanto all’area archeologica si trova il borgo moderno, noto per le sue abitazioni in trachite rossa e per la Chiesa di San Lussorio, edificata in epoca bizantina sopra un antico martyrium. Oggi Fordongianus rappresenta un punto di riferimento per la scoperta della Sardegna romana e un luogo di grande interesse storico e paesaggistico.
30,3 km from us
Nuraghe Losa
The Nuraghe Losa, located near Abbasanta, is one of the best-preserved examples of Nuragic architecture in Sardinia. Built between the 15th and 13th centuries BC, it is a trilobate complex nuraghe with a central tower surrounded by three side towers connected by a bastion. Constructed entirely from basalt blocks, it features corridors, chambers, and an intricate internal layout that reveals the extraordinary building skill of its creators.Surrounding the structure are the remains of a village and necropolis, evidence of continuous use up to the Roman period. Its strategic position along ancient inland routes suggests a military and territorial control function.
Today, Nuraghe Losa is open to visitors and remains a key stop for understanding the Nuragic civilization and its remarkable achievements.
