Located on the northern promontory of the Gulf of Oristano are the ruins of Tharros, a Phoenician-Roman port city that was abandoned in the year 1000 AD.

Offering some of the most enchanting landscapes in the whole Mediterranean basin, Costa Verde is called the "Silent Coast" because of its quiet and secluded beaches and the romantic 19th-century palaces built by English, German and French entrepreneurs.

Ocean Tribe Windsurfing Center in Alghero, close to the beach of Camping La Mariposa , via Lido 22. Beginners, advanced, junior courses. Surf equipment and kayak rental.

  Poetto beach is a 10 minute bus ride for Cagliari, great to get out of the town, catch the bus at the bus station 1 euro for the ride. The beach has cafes, public toilets (swot ones) and lots of sun

Tour this marine cave that is carved in a spectacular sheer cliff, with long winding passages that delve far into the rock passing many fantastical stalagmites and stalactites.

Tinnura is interesting because it has many murals, which are very colourful and depict local or traditional scenes in representational and also imaginary fashion.  A famous muralist, Pina Monne, lives