Travel guide

Cagliari

Sardinia's sun-washed capital

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$110/day📍 Italy

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About Cagliari

Sardinia's vibrant capital of pale-stone ramparts and a hilltop Castello quarter — a long city beach at Poetto, flamingo lagoons, Roman ruins, and superb seafood.

⭐ Things to do in Cagliari

Castello quarter & bastionPoetto BeachRoman amphitheatreMolentargius flamingo parkCathedral & old townBastione di Saint Remy viewDevil's Saddle (Sella del Diavolo) hikeNora ruins nearby

🍽️ What to eat in Cagliari

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fregola with clamsCulurgiones pastaBottargaVermentino & Cannonau wine

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable centre; a bus to Poetto beach.

💡 Local tip

Watch flamingos in the city's Molentargius lagoons, then hit Poetto beach for sunset.