From Cagliari take the SS. 131 and
after Monastir take the SS. 128 to Serri. Visit
the nuragic complex of S. Vittoria. Take the SP. 9 to Barumini where the most important
example of the nuragic civilization can be found
"Su Nuraxi" is a must for any tourist who wants to understand this great ancient civilization.
Spoil yourself and lunch at one of the many local restaurants. This may well prove
justification enough for your journey.
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 The nuragic complex of "Su Nuraxi" |
Nearby is the Giara di Gesturi (plateau of Gesturi). It is worth planning to spend at least a
day visiting this spectacular natural oasis. This plateau is 500 m. above sea level and was
in the past defended by a vast nuraghi which covered over 12 square kilometers. Large cork
oak woods surround many ponds and wild ponies are part of the flora and fauna which includes
foxes, hedgehogs, martens, jays, woodpeckers, buzzards....
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Museo archeologico di Villanovaforru |
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Head back towards the SS. 131 "Carlo
Felice" and you will reach Villanovaforru . This village has maintained its archaeological
sites and is home to a Museum which houses some of the most important artifacts from the whole
Marmilla area. The Museum is housed in the ex Monte Granatico a magnificent 19th century building.
The second route takes you to the north of Sardinia where you can spend the night in the
fascinating Catalan enclave of Alghero. Nearby is the
nuraghe Palmavera and the necropolis of Anghelu Ruiu.
Leave Alghero for Torralba. Visit the nuraghe Santu Antine, one of the most important nuraghi
in this area and the Museum of Valle dei Nuraghi (Valley of the Nuraghi).
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