Places in Penisola del Sinis, Sardinia
Mostly flat and easily reachable by car on the SS 131, the province of Oristano is perfect for those preferring uncrowded, long and white sandy beaches. It is set between green plains and wet areas and everyday life is interwoven with long time traditions and modernity.Between the small village of Cabras and the tourist resort of Is Arenas is the Penisola del Sinis, a renowned Natural Reserve with an incredible wet area and lagoon, home of thousands of pink flamingos, cormorants, herons and other protected bird species.
From here you can easily reach the well known archaeological site of the Phoenician city of Tharros, founded in the 8th century BC as well as the nearby town of San Giovanni di Sinis with its typical baraccas, fishermen huts, and fassonis, marsh boats, both made of sedge, a lagoon plant that here extensively grows.
Within a short distance Is Arutas, or better known as 'the beach of the rice grains' for its sand grains made of fine quartz affording a kaleidoscopic effect when playing with the sunshine. Never be temped to quartz collection as it is stricly forbidden.
Further north Is Arenas, 6 km of sandy shore, coastal dunes and a pinewood with more than 700 ha inland extention and Is Arenas Golf course. Moving further ahead the seaside village of S'Archittu (small arch) named after a limestone arch carved by the waves.
With its seven meters in height and ten in depth tunnel it is the biggest rocky arch in Sardinia and it has been declared a natural monument by UNESCO. This itinerary through the Oristano province cannot end before visiting the cosy and stone village of Bosa with its multicoloured houses and medieval city centre.
Bosa recalls the atmosphere of timeless days, where its people and landscape surround you in a slow motion effect conveying a sense of quietness. Sardinian culture and traditions are strongly rooted into this province and many villages have proudly preserved their century long traditions, like the Carnival horse parade Sa sartiglia in Oristano or S'ardia in Sedilo, the Corsa degli Scalzi (barefoot run) in Cabras.
The handicraft is indeed another important economic resource of the area and some villages may now boast typical and genuine products like Santulussurgiu for its handmade knives called Lussurzesa or Samugheo for its handmade woollen carpets.
Places near Penisola del Sinis
- 10 km Nurachi 510
- 10 km Cabras 513
- 10 km Riola Sardo 360
- 10 km Is Arenas 194
- 10 km Torregrande 487
- 11 km Tharros 262
- 11 km Baratili San Pietro 432
- 14 km S'Archittu 140
- 15 km Zeddiani 444
- 16 km San Vero Milis 301
Points of interest near Penisola del Sinis
Nuraghe
- 2 km Nuraghe Canevadosu 381
- 3 km Nuraghe Tostoinus 262
- 3 km Nuraghe Cadaane 336
- 3 km Nuraghe Biancu 320
- 4 km Nuraghe Civas 434
- 5 km Nuraghe Suergiu 307
Monuments
- 3 km Piscina Rubia 336
- 3 km Santa Imburata 274
- 5 km Oru Simbale 535
- 7 km Francisca Perra 353
- 7 km Torre del Sevo 130
- 9 km Torre Scala e Scala 171
Ports
- 9 km Porto turistico Sa Mardini 455
Churches
Museums and Libraries
- 10 km Museo Civico Archeologico 496
Airports
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