Sightseeing in Sardinia South - what to see. Complete travel guide

Charming Sicilian island is an amazing mix of cultural traditions, historical landmarks and unique nature. Numerous beach resorts located at Sardinia include Costa Smeralda shore that is also known as ‘emerald beach.’ Sardinia has attracted people for ages; now there are numerous antique landmarks calling to thousands of tourists.

The most interesting and probably the most mysterious place is the Su Nuraxi archaeological site located in Barumini area. Archeologists found over 7,000 stone pillars built more than 2.5 thousand of years ago. The site is not only extensive, but perfectly planned and finely built. Pillars survived until nowadays in excellent condition, though their purpose is still unknown. Possible explanation is the Su Nuraxi once was a huge antique city. Some of the site elements resemble meeting halls and ancient shrines.

Along with archaeological sites, tourists may also visit various architectural landmarks including villa La Certosa. The snow-white building located at the sea shore belongs to one of the local politicians. It was declared an item of interest immediately after construction was finished. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Those preferring natural places of interest may be interested in visiting Is Zuddas grotto located near city of Santadi. It is famous for its cavestones growing for at least 600 millions of years. Cave is just beautiful and there are numerous legends associated with it.

Cagliari is probably the oldest city on Sardinia. It’s an excellent place for hiking and sightseeing. Historical buildings are everywhere, yet most of them are situated at the historical center of the city. There are remnants of ancient citadel and Saint Remy rampart. Another point of interest and one of the most popular cultural places is the National Museum housing a collection of ancient fresco paintings. New city area is another interesting place with amazing architecture. Buildings are painted into various colors, which creates special city atmosphere.

The best known religious landmark of Cagliari is the Basilica di San Gavino located at the Porto Torres. It's an impressive 70-meters high stone building. Ancient martyr statues and other hundreds of years old artifacts are kept there. From architectural point of view, Cattedrale di Santa Maria di Castello is the most interesting place in Cagliari. Construction of this cathedral has begun in 17th century, but it was finished only 400 years later, making the building an interesting mix of various architectural styles. The formidable front side with elegant chandeliers, beautiful court and spectacular decorations makes it one of Sardinia's most visited landmarks.

The south of Sardinia has excellent conditions for beach recreation and water sports. The elite resort of Costa Smeralda is a fabulous place that is liked by many celebrities. Rich and famous visit this destination to enjoy gorgeous beaches with pink and gold colored sand. Not far away from the magnificent resort, there are beautiful secluded bays that are perfect for vacationers who seek privacy and serenity. The rocky beach of Porto Rotondo is always very popular with divers. It has exceptionally clear water and a beautiful underwater world. Once you are done with underwater excursions, consider making a walk along the coast as you will be able to see some unusual rock formations there.

Baja Sardinia is renowned as the most active resort for young travelers. It is famous not only for its picturesque beaches but also numerous nightclubs and discos. It is a great place where one can easily spend days having fun and enjoying entertainment. Many popular discos are located near the coast. Travelers, who want to admire pristine natural beauty, will find what they want and more on the Maddalena Archipelago. It is easy to reach it by boat. The archipelago is a part of a marine nature reserve. The nearby islands are also suitable for beach recreation as there are several charming beaches.