You can’t help but fall in love with Cagliari: no other city combines a beautiful long beach with such ancient culture. Take a stroll through its different districts, experiencing flavours and fragrances from every corner of the Mediterranean, or use it as a starting point to explore the wonders of the Sardinian interior. Villa Alfonso is the ideal base for never-ending adventures.
In just a couple of hours you can visit some of Sardinia’s most beautiful spots: from the archipelago of Sant’Antioco along the Costiera Sulcitana, to the wonders of Villasimius, Costa Rei and, if you venture further north, stunning Ogliastra. The pure white dunes, fishing villages, hidden coves and crystal clear waters will remain forever imprinted on your memory.
The population density on the island is one of the lowest in the Mediterranean and large expanses of land are completely uninhabited: for this reason many animals have chosen this island so they can live undisturbed. From the flamingos you will see flying over Villa Alfonso, to deer and fallow deer in the natural reserves and different biodiversities in the Sette Fratelli forests or Sulcis park. And don’t forget the beautiful underwater world: the bountiful sea fills visitors with awe and fishing nets with fish.
Cagliari and its coast offer an endless variety of eateries, offering Mediterranean cuisine with something for everyone’s palate: from street food (Poetto is traditionally the top spot) to Michelin-starred restaurants, every place has something different. And no meal would be complete with trying the local wines, which surprise even connoisseurs. Or, if you prefer, the ever-present Sardinian beer.
