One of the most beautiful areas of Sardinia, the Sinis: a peninsula located between the bay of Is Arenas to the north, and the Gulf of Oristano to the south, here's what to do and what to see in this place.
Il Sinis is one of the historical regions of Sardinia. It is surprising: full of cultural treasures and unique beaches in the world. In this article we will go into the theme of beaches and the sand they are made of. But enough with the previews and let's find out together.
On the western coasts of the island, more or less in the center, the Gulf of Oristano and in the isthmus to the north extends the Phoenician and later Romanesque settlement of Tharros. If you want to visit it, and I recommend it, consider that the duration of the visit to the site will depend on you, it could last from half an hour to many hours, it depends above all if you will take part in the group to do the guided tour (I recommend it because there it's so much to see). Not far from the site, in the small town of San Giovanni di Sinis you will find essential services such as restaurants, bars and information points as well as a early Christian church dating back to the XNUMXth century.
THEisthmus it is the southernmost part of the Sinis, which extends further north and includes flat areas and lagoons alternating with small reliefs that do not exceed a hundred meters. At limestone cliffs overlooking the sea of Capo San Marco alternate kilometers long beaches lapped by the strong wind that changes them according to strength and direction. The most famous are: Mari Ermi, Maimoni ed Arutas.
I will fly over the clarity of the waters and the bright colors of the waters in front of them because they are implicit elements, but the main feature of these coasts is the sand. Generated six hundred million years ago from the island of Belly pain (island in front of the Sinis coasts) are the quartz granules to make the protagonists.
The white and gray of the quartz; the pink and orange of feldspar; the green of malachite and the black of biotite and many others. These are the colors of the rounded and smoothed grains by the agents that make up these beaches. The most famous is certainly Is Arutas, which in summer is literally stormed by tourists and residents; attracted by this very attractive sand feature. So attractive that it is the most stolen sand in Sardinia (I remind you that stealing sand, rocks, minerals is a criminal offense) so I recommend photos yes, no souvenirs in a bottle! Apart from the necessary recommendations, Is Arutas has a ample parking, showers, bar services and is easily accessible from Cuglieri and Cabras.
Arutas it is a few hundred meters long but the Sinis coast is lined with less touristy beaches and therefore less frequented. But less touristy does not mean less beautiful, and indeed, if you are looking for tranquility, other coasts like Maimoni are for you. It is a kilometer-long white quartz beach with impressive dunes behind it and you will pleasantly notice that human constructions are practically absent!
To protect this delicate area of land and sea, theProtected sea area del Sinis and the island of Mal di Ventre. Occupied in multiple sectors, from environmental education to the sustainable development of human and tourist activities, you can visit their website to get more information on the activities or to learn more.
