It only takes about an hour to drive from Cagliari to another very well known and beautiful spot of Sardinia: the peninsula of Sinis, located in the Oristano Gulf on the west coast.

I have visited one of the most fascinating archaeological and panoramic sites of Sardinia, Tharros. This was a Punic, Phoenician and then Roman city located on the very tip of the Gulf of Oristano. Nowadays, it is basically an open air
museum surrounded by the sea... spectacular! You can walk around the ancient ruins and then up to the top of the promontory to the Tower of San Giovanni that dominates this site. I recall enjoying the views of the endless sea and the peace of this place from there. Even if you are not a heritage fan, you will love this.

The ticket to the site is cheap, about 4 euro, and also includes entrance to
the museum of Cabras (not far from Tharros), where many of the objects that where discovered in Tharros are displayed.

If you want to mix culture and sunbathing, drive north to the beautiful and famous beach of 'Is Aruttas' - this is a must if you are visiting in spring or summer. It is also worth taking a panoramic drive along the coast going north to enjoy the sea views.

There are many other things to see and do around here so you might want to book an hotel or a farmhouse and spend some days in this area.

More tips about holidays in Sardinia and driving directions for Tharros in
www.blog-sardinia.co.uk

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