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Cagliari

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Cagliari

The narrow and often steep granite-paved streets of Cagliari’s Castello District remind of a bygone age, when the town was dominated at first by Pisans, and later by the Aragonese. Built from white limestone, the walls and towers of the old town shimmer in the sun and are a magnificent sight, especially if you are lucky and approach the city from the sea, like the English novelist, D.H. Lawrence, did in 1921, when he described the old town as looking like a "Jerusalem without trees."

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Mari Pintau Beach
Mari Pintau Beach
Spiaggia Mari Pintau, Cagliari

This striking beach is located 20 min by car from Cagliari, and the trip alone offers astounding views. This is one of the bays that remains outside of easy tourist access, so get ready to hike steep cliffs to reach the water. The beach is mostly rocky and there are no cafés or restaurants on the boardwalk, but the water is transparent and nature is as untouched as it gets.

Woman in art gallery
Citadel of Museums
Cittadella dei Musei, Piazza Arsenale 1, Cagliari

One of the gems enclosed inside Castello's ramparts is the Citadel of Museums. In the former headquarters of the Royal Arsenal, you will discover the most important artistic treasures of the city among the collections of the Archaeological Museum and of the National Art Gallery, which tell the whole history of the islands. The Citadel also includes the Siamese Art Museum, the Wax Statue Collection, and an observation deck.

Women fashion store
Vela Shop
Via Rockefeller 29, Cagliari

Vela Shop strives to offer a large and constantly updated range of clothes including the latest fashion collections of renowned local and international brands. Find the latest trends in men's, women's and children's clothes at Vela Shop.

Tools, gear and equipment on the belt of a rock climbers close-up.
Stile Alpino
Via I.Newton 1, Cagliari

At Stile Alpino, you can find all the necessary equipment and sporting goods for trekking, mountaineering, and climbing. The rich range of backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, hiking shoes, telescopic sticks, tourist clothes, snowshoes, front lighting, and alpine inventory can help get you completely prepared for your next hike.

Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG)
Aeroporto di Cagliari-Elmas "Mario Mameli", Via dei Trasvolatori, Elmas

Cagliari Elmas Airport is located 6 kilometres northwest of the city. The easiest way to reach it from Cagliari is by train with the "Elmas Aeroporto" line. Trains run every 20 minutes from 5am to 9pm. The trip takes around 7 minutes and the stop is only a 5-minute-walk from the terminal. Tickets are available at the station and on the Trenitalia website. You can also get to the airport by bus. Buses leave from Piazza Matteotti every hour, and the trip lasts around 15 minutes. Inside the airport, you will find two bus stations: one near the arrivals hall (open from 8:40am until 11:30pm), and the other next to departures (open from 5:20am to 10:30pm). Normally, buses leave every 30 minutes. The tickets are available at the newsstand in the airport.

Passport & Visa

Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Italy, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling. For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.

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