Mari Pintau Beach

Cagliari

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Mari Pintau Beach

This striking beach is located 20 min by car from Cagliari, and the trip alone offers astounding views. This is one of the bays that remains outside of easy tourist access, so get ready to hike steep cliffs to reach the water. The beach is mostly rocky and there are no cafés or restaurants on the boardwalk, but the water is transparent and nature is as untouched as it gets.

Do & See

Under the arcades of Via Roma, in Largo Cargo Felice and Yenne Square, you will find the historical cafés of the city with their adorable outdoor tables. Here, espresso and cappuccino accompanied by small puff pastries are a real ceremony. Below Saint Remy Bastion, two pedestrian streets host mostly fashionable shops, which make them perfect for a walk and for a shopping afternoon: Via Manno and Via Garibaldi. Lastly, Castello is the ancient district perched on top of the hill, from which your gaze will reach the lagoon and lakes, taking your breath away. Here, the aristocracy and rulers of the city used to live throughout Cagliari's history. Indeed, even today, the coat of arms is visible on the edifice's front doors. In Castello, many places deserve a visit, so take your time to appreciate them all.