Since the Phoenicians founded the ancient port town of Korales over two millennia ago, several great civilizations have competed for possession of what is now known as Cagliari (CAL-ya-ree; pop. 158,000), Sardinia’s largest city and capital. In the 11th century, after defeating the Genoese, the Pisans built the fortified town of Castrum Kolaris, which became one of the most important artistic and cultural centers on the Mediterranean and was later renamed Cagliari. While the city maintains its rich history through its still-functioning Roman amphitheater, Cagliari also incorporates features of modern urban design like the Bastione di San Remy, which offers panoramic views of the port and surrounding territories. If you tire of the throbbing pulse of city life, a 20min. bus ride will transport you to the green water and beachside nightclubs of Il Poetto, one of the most frequented stretches of beach in Sardinia.
Flights: In the village of Elmas. ARST buses run the 8km from the airport to the city terminal at P. Matteotti (30min., 32 per day 5:20am-10:30pm, €1). Trains: (☎ 070 89 20 21), in P. Matteotti ...more
Via Roma greets new arrivals to Cagliari, with the harbor and Stazione Marittima on one side and outdoor cafes on the other. Piazza Matteotti, between V. Roma, V. Sassari, and Largo Carlo Felice, contains ...more
Budget hotels and B&Bs dot the area just off V. Roma, between Lago Carlo Felice and Vle. Regina Margherita. Hotel aer Bundes Jack, V. Roma 75 (}/fax 070 66 79 70; hotel.aerbundesjack@libero.it) ...more
Many small shops sell fruit, cheese, and bread along V. Sardegna. Try Mini Market La Marina, V. Sardegna 43, which has a great bakery. (Open M-Sa 7am-1:30pm and 4:30-8:30pm. MC/V.) Find groceries at the ...more
Bastione Di San Remy. Approaching Piazza Costituzione, an enormous arch encases a staircase that seems carved into the hillside. Climb up the graceful double stairway to the expansive terraces ...more
The Roman amphitheater continues to dazzle spectators with theater, dance performances, opera, and concerts in July and August on its large modern stage. Most shows start at 9:30pm and cost €18-50 ...more
Il Poetto, Cagliari’s most popular stretch of beach, spans 10km from the Devil’s Saddle to the Margine Rosso (Red Bluff). The beach was famous for its pure white sands until the government ...more
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