Sant'Antioco and Carloforte

The island of San Pietro, in terms of its extension, covers 51 km2 and is the second-largest island in the Sulcis archipelago. Its coasts are high and rocky, lapped by clear waters, while the interior is covered by dense Mediterranean scrub, Aleppo pines, rosemary, and dwarf palms. on its cliffs, nest corsican seagulls and hawks .

Carloforte is the only town on the island. It was founded by a colony of Ligurian fishermen from Tabarka, an island off the coast of Tunisia. The Ligurian origins of its inhabitants are reflected in the dialect, traditions, customs, and urban layout of the town, as evident when visiting the historic center.

The island of San Pietro can be reached by ferry, approximately a 30-40 minute crossing, from Calasetta or Portoscuso.

The northern and western coast of the island is the wildest and most unspoiled. It is characterized by a succession of promontories and coves that plunge into the sea, with heights reaching up to 150 meters. The only beach on the west coast is La Caletta, which is also the largest.

Sant'Antioco is located in the province of Carbonia-Iglesias and is actually a small island connected to Cagliari (90 km) by an artificial isthmus. Within this area, we find the municipalities of Sant'Antioco and Calasetta, as well as the tourist villages of Maladroxia and Cussorgia.

Nowadays, it appears to be a fishing village that has emerged from an impressionistic watercolor, with its colorful houses surrounded by the remains of a Savoy fortress.

The island stands on an ancient Phoenician colony, and today it looks like a fishing village that has emerged from an impressionistic watercolor, with its colorful houses surrounded by the remains of a Savoy fortress.

Sant'Antioco is located in the province of Carbonia-Iglesias and is actually a small island connected to Cagliari (90 km) by an artificial isthmus. Within this area, we find both the municipality of Sant'Antioco and that of Calasetta, as well as the tourist villages of Maladroxia and Cussorgia. Nearby, there are also two uninhabited islets: Toro and Vacca.

Be sure to visit the bays, coves, and the most beautiful beaches in the area, suitable for the whole family. You should not miss:

Cala Sapone, Spiaggia Grande, Porto della Signora, Capo Sperone, Porto Sciusciau.

All these places make the summer vacation even more interesting due to the various activities you can do, from hiking and snorkeling to excursions and exploring sea caves.