Villasimius

A plunge into a heavenly sea

Villasimius is a true paradise in the south of Sardinia, with its golden beaches amidst an iridescent sea and Mediterranean scrub scented with myrtle and juniper. From the summit of Mount Minni Minni, which can be reached either on foot or by bicycle, there is a unique panorama of the area, but it is the coast that is the real attraction here.

The most beautiful beaches for swimming and sunbathing are Cala Caterina, Santo Stefano beach, Porto Giunco, the Notteri nature reserve where flamingos stop and Punta Molentis beach. Also not to be missed are Cala Sa Ruxi with its dunes and the Riso beach with its pebbles shaped like grains of rice.

The Capo Carbonara headland, opposite the Isola dei Cavoli, is a protected marine area ideal for snorkelling. On the Island of Cavoli in July, a picturesque procession of boats is held to celebrate Our Lady of the Shipwreck, the patron saint of sailors.

The centre of Villasimius is rich in history to be discovered at the Archaeological Museum. Nearby are the necropolis of Cruccuris, Roman baths, the Phoenician Cuccureddus and the Su Nuraxi nuraghe in the nearby village of Barumini.