In the heart of the island of Sardinia - Cagliari. Cagliari is the largest city in Sardinia

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How to get to Cagliari

Cagliari is the administrative center of Sardinia and the largest city on the island. Cagliari is famous for its ancient history, architecture, numerous attractions, excellent shopping and resort entertainment. Close to Cagliari there are beautiful white sandy beaches that attract a considerable number of tourists every year. In addition, Cagliari is the "gateway" to other resorts in Sardinia, since it is here that the main international Airport arrival of Elmas.

You can fly to Cagliari from Moscow by direct flight, which operates several times a week. There are also flights to Cagliari with transfers on a daily basis. Flight schedules can be viewed on search platforms Aviasales , Buruki and others.

You can get from Elmas airport to the center of Cagliari by public transport or taxi. The distance between the airport and the city center is about 10 km. During the day, you can take the bus or train to the center of Cagliari. Buses depart from two bus stops, which can be found at the exit from the airport, while buses run at intervals of 1 time per half hour. At about the same frequency, trains depart from the Elmas Aeroporto airport station towards Cagliari. Both by train and by bus, the travel time will be approximately 10-15 minutes. Public transport stays in Cagliari at the Piazza Matteotti stop.

If you are traveling with a lot of luggage, or if you arrive at night, you can use the services of a taxi or transfer. You can find a taxi car at the exit of the arrivals terminal, however, please note that, despite the installed counters, it is customary for taxi drivers in Sardinia to leave a tip of 10% of the cost of the trip. In addition to taxis, tourists can also use the services individual transfer. The cost of a transfer to the center of Cagliari is approximately 25 euros one way, the journey time is about 15 minutes. You can order transfer services in advance on specialized international services , and others.

Chris/Cagliari, Old city

Car rental in Cagliari

Car rental in Sardinia is a very popular option among tourists, since public transport on the island is poorly developed, the schedule is often inconvenient, and most importantly, to see all the beauties of the island, including the magnificent white sandy beaches, public transport will not work. At the same time, car rental in Sardinia is affordable, and the roads on the island, unlike mainland Italy, free.

Most often, tourists rent a car right at the airport of arrival, this is convenient and eliminates the need to look for ways to get to desired resort public transport or taxi. There are several rental offices of well-known international companies Alamo, Autovia, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, InterRent, Sicily by Car, Sixt, Thrifty and many others at Cagliari Airport.

At Cagliari Airport, you can rent a car of any size - small, medium, large cars, station wagons, minivans, SUVs, premium cars. You can book the desired class of car in advance through international services rentalcars , and others similar.

Giorgio Michele/Views of Cagliari

Cagliari Hotels

Cagliari is developed tourist centre, so there are a lot of accommodation options for every taste. These can be standard hotels of various star categories, bed and breakfast hotels, apartments, guest houses, vacation homes, etc. Choosing the right hotel, you should pay attention to its location, depending on your preferences. If the main purpose of visiting Cagliari is sightseeing, then it makes sense to look for accommodation in the historical center. If the main goal is beach holiday, then it makes sense to look for a hotel near the sea.

So, for example, among hotels by the sea are popular:

B&BbeachCagliari (located 100 meters from the beach, bus stop - 50 meters, free parking, free Wi-Fi, meals - breakfast);

HotelNautilus 3* (Location - the first beach line, there is a garden, a bar, there is free public parking nearby and free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel, meals - breakfast buffet);

HotelChentuLunas 1* (located near the beach, Wi-Fi is free, double rooms with refrigerators, meals - breakfast);

LaVilladelMare (the hotel is located in a villa with sea views, there is a garden, free parking, a terrace for relaxation, the sea is nearby, meals - breakfast can be included in the price).

In the historic center of Cagliari, hotels such as:

arche (Bed and breakfast hotel, rooms of various sizes, Wi-Fi is provided free of charge throughout the territory, meals - breakfast);

BB22Suitesandbakery (guest house, there are single and family rooms, terrace, free Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, meals - breakfast);

B&BSt.Remy (-single and double rooms, meals - breakfast, Wi-Fi is free, there is a terrace, a bar, to Cagliari Cathedral - 5 minutes walk);

ResidenceKastrum (guest house, rooms of various sizes, a terrace overlooking the sea, free Wi-Fi, meals - breakfast).

Francesca Cappa/Views of Sardinia

Attractions Cagliari

Many architectural and archaeological monuments have been preserved in Cagliari. Such sights are found here almost at every turn. At the same time, Cagliari is very green City, this can be seen both thanks to the city parks and thanks to the huge botanical garden (about 5 hectares). Cagliari is located in the bay of the same name, therefore, having studied the history of the city, you can safely go to the local beaches and the promenade. In general, we can say that Cagliari is three in one - entertainment, sightseeing attractions and beach holidays.

The main square of the city in Cagliari is Piazza Palazzo("Palace Square"). There are many here architectural monuments, the most prominent of which is Royal Palace. Both the square and the palace belong to the Middle Ages. Also here is Cathedral Cagliari, it was built in the 13th century. Important Christian shrines are kept inside the cathedral, the cathedral is active, and there are always enough pilgrims from all over the world. Between the palace and the cathedral there is another significant historical object - Archbishop's house. It is an excellent example of medieval architecture.

Jorge Sanz/Archaeological Park of Cagliari

Quite a few churches have been preserved in Cagliari. Perhaps not even a day is enough to get around them all. The most significant, for example, include such structures as Basilica of Our Lady on Piazza Bonaria (built in the 14th century), Baroque Church of Saint Michael(17th century building), Church of St. Anne(13th century) and others. Walking around Cagliari, you should definitely see elephant towers And San Pancrazio, bastion of san remy and other fortifications.

If you are interested in the science of archeology, then there are countless similar objects in Cagliari. For example, great amount finds fashionable to meet in Archaeological Museum, on a hill Punic necropolis, on the rocky slope of Santo Ignacio, where ancient roman amphitheater, on the Villa Tigelia and in some other places.

You can escape from historical sights in the local botanical garden. Botanical Garden Cagliari occupies a vast territory of 5 hectares, where plants, shrubs and trees of the Mediterranean flora mainly grow, however, you can also find here rarer specimens imported from South America and even Australia. The entrance fee to the garden is 2 EUR for adults and children. In summer, the garden is open all day, in winter - only until lunch.

sgustin78/Cathedral of Cagliari

The nearest beaches of Cagliari

Despite the fact that Cagliari is quite Big city, there is a place not only for urban objects, but also beautiful beaches. The beaches in Cagliari and its immediate surroundings are rocky (in bays) and sandy (in open spaces). The beaches of Cagliari are public, with the exception of a few private areas owned by hotels. At the same time, public beaches can be equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas, the use of which is paid.

Sandy beaches include Poetto beach And emerson beach, both are located in long open spaces, so the coverage here is fine sand, the sand is white, like almost everywhere in Sardinia. Both beaches are suitable for families with children, because. the entrance to the sea in these places is gentle and gradual. There is a cafe nearby open sky, changing cabins, toilets. In summer, the beaches are quite busy, so it makes sense to come early to take a sunbed.

Among the picturesque rocky beaches, one can distinguish Punta Molentis beach. It is located in a cozy bay and is protected from the winds by rocks, while the beach is covered with small pebbles and coarse sand, i.e. in fact, it is not so much rocky as pebbly. The beach is small.

Gabriel Garcia Marengo/Beaches of Cagliari

(Sardegna), the second largest island mediterranean sea(Mar Mediterraneo). Cagliari is located in the southern part of Sardinia on the coast of the Gulf of Angels (Golfo di Cagliari) Tyrrhenian Sea(Mar Tirreno). From (Roma), the capital of Italy, Cagliari separates 420 km to the southwest, from it in the northwest. On the geographical map the city can be found at the coordinates: 39°13′ s. sh., 9°07′ e. d.

The area of Cagliari is 85.45 km2. The number of local residents is about 157 thousand people. The oldest part of the city is the Castello area.

How to get there

Cagliari is on an island. Therefore, there are two ways here - either by sea or by plane. If you need to get here from another point in Sardinia, you can use the bus or railway.

By plane

Cagliari Elmas Airport is the largest airport in Sardinia. It is located seven kilometers from Cagliari. There is a passenger terminal here, the capacity of which is up to 4 million passengers per year. The second terminal is called General Aviation Terminal. It serves private and business flights. The schedule of arrivals and departures can be found on the official website of the airport: www.cagliariaairport.it.

The city from Cagliari Elmas Airport can be reached in ten minutes by ordering a transfer on the site, taking a taxi (it will be more expensive) or by train: there is a railway station near the airport.

On a ferryboat

Port of Cagliari (Porto stazione marittima di Cagliari) is located near the historic center. Ferries arrive here from many Italian cities: Rome (Roma), (Genova), (Napoli), (Palermo), Sicily (Sicilia). Cruise ships also often stop here.

Official website of the Port of Cagliari: www.porto.cagliari.it.

By train

The railway station (Stazione di Cagliari) is located in the city center, near the city hall. Exact address: Via Sassari, 7A. This street adjoins Piazza Matteotti.

By bus

Tickets are sold at a McDonald's located near the bus station.

Many buses leave from Matteotti Square, with the exception of flights from Carbonia, Portovesme, Sulcis. Buses in this direction leave from Viale Colombo, 24. Tickets can be purchased at the Mura bar, located near the station.

Cagliari is an unforgettable vacation in one of the backyards of paradise in the world. No matter how surprising it may sound and look, but here in Sardinia there are still wild horses, pink flamingos and seals. In Italy, and especially in Cagliari, travelers are attracted by absolutely everything: the wonderful nature on the island, the purest sea of magnificent emerald color and snow-white sand on the beaches.

So, Cagliari is the administrative center and the largest city in Sardinia. In this city, as in, every tourist will find the appropriate entertainment for himself, which is presented here in a variety of forms and for every taste: numerous excursions, high-class hotels located on the seashore, restaurants, night bars, discos, shops that offer vacationers goods from the most famous stylists of the country.

What else can you dream of on vacation when you want to relax and fully enjoy all the delights of life?

Climate of Cagliari

The mild and even dry Mediterranean (subtropical) climate in Cagliari is due to the fact that the city is located very, very close to the sea. Even in the sky it is quite rare to see a large cloud cover.

A short and not very severe winter allows you to receive guests almost all year round. The warmest time of the year in Cagliari: June-September months, when the air temperature fluctuates between +26 C...+30 C during the day, and at night drops to +16 C...+19 C.

In winter (December-March), during the daytime, the air temperature varies from +13 C to +16 C in the daytime and at night - from +5 C to +7 C.

Precipitation is mainly observed in the cold season, that is, in winter.

How to get to Cagliari

The best and most convenient means transportation, of course, is the plane that will take travelers to Rome or some other cities in the country. The only exception is the summer season, when charter direct flights fly from Moscow.

At any other time of the year, you need to get to Milan, Rome, Florence, Verona, Pisa, Venice or Turin and from there, with the help of Alitalia, Easyjet, Ryanair or Meridiana, go to Cagliari. Can you get here from

Buses run from the airport to the city every half an hour. They will deliver tourists to their destination in just 10 minutes. You can also get there by taxi.

In addition to the plane, you can choose to travel by sea. Ferries leave for the Sardinian capital once every two days in the evening to deliver passengers to Cagliari by morning. The ticket price is about 150 euros.

Basic prices for travelers to Cagliari

In Cagliari, as in all of Sardinia, according to not only tourists, but also most local residents, prices in many establishments and shops are slightly, or maybe not slightly, overpriced.

In beach bars, as well as in most restaurants in the city, hot dishes will cost tourists 20-30 euros per person. And this is absolutely without any chic, that is, quite modestly. Additionally, in such establishments (almost all) you need to pay for the service - 1 euro. But it should be borne in mind that after paying for your order, choosing something else additionally, you will need to give 1 euro again.

Of course, you can find restaurants and cafes in which, for the same 20-30 euros, lunch will be bigger and more impressive.

Breakfast usually consists of a muffin, coffee and a glass mineral water. And its cost is about 3 euros.

An important role in the price level is played by the location of establishments from the tourist flow. You also need to know that in shops and supermarkets prices will be slightly lower than, for example, in cafes or bars.

So, the cost of a glass of draft beer is 4.5 euros. A cup of coffee will cost a tourist 1 euro, and a glass of Coca-Cola 2.5-3 euros. You will have to pay about 3-5 euros for a sandwich, and 1.4 euros for a liter of gasoline.

Renting sun loungers and umbrellas for a day will cost tourists 8 euros, and renting a car will ruin a vacationer by 60 euros and more.

But in terms of hotels - the situation is quite tolerable and the prices are quite reasonable. Among the popular 4-star hotels, Holiday Inn Cagliari, Hotel Panorama and T Hotel stand out, where room rates range from 2022 RUB, 2982 RUB. and 5003 rubles. respectively.

The best three-star hotels are Hotel Italia and Hotel Due Colonne. In them, for a daily stay in a room, you will have to pay from 2729 rubles. and 3537 rubles.

The most popular 2-star hotel is HotelLa Terrazza, where rooms cost from 2476 rubles. per day.

The most interesting and beautiful places in Cagliari

Those who come to Cagliari to relax are sure to try to spend several days or several hours a day on excursions to the most interesting, popular and most beautiful sights of the city.

Among the most visited places in Cagliari are:

Cathedral, which is the residence of the archbishop of the city. It is also called St. Mary's Cathedral. The temple was erected in the XIII century and several different styles were combined in it at once: Romanesque-Gothic, Baroque and others;

The church of St. Efisio has a modest facade, as well as an ascetic interior. The temple was erected in honor of a Roman soldier who converted to the Christian faith and was executed for this. The church, as the legend says, stands on the spot where there used to be a prison, in which the former soldier was imprisoned;

City fortress. In the Middle Ages, these walls surrounded the city. Today, towers have been preserved in it, which look especially majestic;

Bastion San Remi - strengthening of the city fortress. From here you can admire the surroundings and the city itself.

The fortress of San Michele, erected in the 10th century, it has three towers and is currently used as a place where exhibitions are held;

Church of San Michele, built in the 16th century. It is decorated in the Rococo style;

St. Anne's Church is the largest in the city. It was erected in the XVIII century. The temple is decorated in the Baroque style and twin bell towers are installed on both sides of the facade.

The attractions don't stop there. They can be listed for a long time. It is better, of course, to see all these architectural masterpieces with your own eyes and remember your trip for a long time.

And the administrative center of the province of the same name in the south, an important port and ancient city on the island. The first settlements discovered in this area date back to the Phoenician era. Back in the 8th century BC. e. The Phoenicians founded a colony here called Caralis, which means “City of God” in ancient Phoenician. To this day, the Latin name of the city remains Caralis, while the Italians call it Cagliari, and the Sardinians themselves - Casteddu.

The city has an advantage geographical position, being between sea bay and fertile plains. Due to this, Cagliari is included in the list of the "greenest" cities in Italy and is represented by numerous natural areas where you can see rare representatives of flora and fauna. One of the most beautiful places considered the Molentarjus park, where lakes with pink flamingos. Also noteworthy is the Botanical Garden at the University of Cagliari.

No less interesting is the architecture of the city. During the many conquests, Cagliari changed rulers several times. Here you can find unique architectural monuments - castles, cathedrals, museums, Spanish bastions, the Roman amphitheater, the Leaning Towers of Pisa and other ancient buildings. The city was badly damaged during the Second World War, but was later rebuilt.

Conventionally, Cagliari is divided into two parts - the old and the new. Of particular interest to tourists is the old part, presented historical monuments architecture. Today, tourists from all over the world come to Cagliari to look at the two "Leaning Towers of Pisa" in the city center - Elephantia and San Pancrazio - the Cathedral of the XIII century, Bastion San Remy, the Roman amphitheater, built in the 2nd century, the Cathedral of Santa Maria di Castello and the National Archaeological Museum.

Modern Cagliari is spread out on 9 limestone hills along the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The most famous hills are Mount Urpinu, Cape Sant'Elia, listed as a European natural monument, and the hill of San Michele with a beautiful medieval castle.

The main beach of the city is called Poetto. It's an eight-kilometer sand beach in the eastern part of the city with a turquoise sea, numerous coastal bars, picturesque hills with ancient ruins. The poet is considered one of the the best beaches Sardinia. TO resort areas the cities also include the towns of Villasimius, Pula, Geremeas, Mari Pintau, Marina di Capitana, Chia and some other beaches.

Apart from beautiful architecture, nature reserves And picturesque beaches, Cagliari boasts a string of trendy boutiques, lively clubs and discos, as well as romantic restaurants and pizzerias. For example, in Cagliari there is a lace shop that has been selling snow-white fabric patterns for more than a century. There are also excellent confectioneries, jewelry and wineries. The main trade artery of the city is ViaRoma, where the largest supermarket and a large number of small shops are located. On Sundays, there is a flea market at Bastion San Remy.

Based: ser. 9th century
Area: 134 km 2
Population: 153,758 people (2013)
Currency: Euro
Language: Italian, Sardinian
Off.site: http://www.comune.cagliari.it/

Current time in Cagliari:
(UTC+2)

Cagliari loves various festivities and solemn events. For example, locals For more than 350 years, every year from May 1 to May 4, the main event in the city has been celebrated - Saint Efisio Festival. It is on these days that a costumed festive procession passes through the streets of the city, during which the statue of St. Ephisius is carried. This holiday attracts guests from all over the island. Traditionally, the statue is transferred from Cagliari to Nora, where people also gather to honor the memory of the saint, and then the statue is returned back. The official day of the city is October 30, the celebration of which coincides with the day of St. Saturnino.

It is difficult to visit Sardinia and pass by the capital of this Italian region- the city of Cagliari. It is not only the most interesting and beautiful city islands, but also the main transport hub. Only in the city of Olbia in the north of Sardinia has its own international airport, and so all roads lead here. And since you are here, I will tell you everything you need about Cagliari - attractions, accommodation, transport, food and shopping.

The airport is located just a couple of kilometers within the city, all suburban trains pass him by. There are long intervals, but usually the waiting time is about half an hour. A train ticket (2 stops) costs 1.25 euros, the journey takes 5-7 minutes. From the city, past the airport, the main highway of the island goes, connecting the largest cities of Sardinia - Cagliari-Oristano, and then two branches - to Nuoro and Olbia and to Sassari.

Cagliari airport

Main Train Station The city, very deserted, is located almost in the center of Cagliari. The center of the city is considered a fortress on a rock ( upper city) and several adjacent areas, in the latter, apart from one church of the Archangel Michael built in the 16th century (consecrated in the 18th century) and the Roman amphitheater, there is nothing more to see. So for impressions and views you need to go to the city on the rock. You can get here in four ways - the gates in the north, west and south and through the Saint Remy bastion, but it is closed for reconstruction and, judging by the pace of restoration, will not open soon.

Bastion Saint Remy

Church of St. Michael

The old city boasts a very pretty cathedral and views of the rest of the city, the sea and the mountains. There is also a prefecture where they let you in for 1.5 euros, but there is almost nothing to see there. There are also many small churches in Cagliari.

One of the main squares of the city is Palace Square, where the prefecture is located. The square itself is essentially a parking lot. There is a cathedral on the adjacent square one level below (10 meters to the right of the photo point)

Prefecture

This is what the natives of Sardinia looked like

Church of the Order of Malta

Church of the Holy Cross, a former synagogue in the Jewish ghetto

The Cathedral of St. Mary and Cecilia itself was built in the 13th century in the Pisan style, but in the 17th and 18th centuries it was greatly updated, having received internal baroque outlines.

Cathedral

Some of the rulers of Sardinia are buried in the crypt of the cathedral

Medieval inscription on the outer wall of the cathedral

The mentioned views can be found from the walls in the west and east of the old city. But, if you really want a "fairy tale", then you need to climb one of medieval towers. There are two in the city. But the western one in the city center (the tower of the Elephant at the gate of the same name) is much lower, so it’s worth climbing the tower located at the northern gate - torre S. Pancrazio. There is also a Spur tower, but it is indistinguishable from an ordinary house.

Tower of St. Pankrat

Elephant Tower

See the elephant?

Remains of the Roman period are few, in fact, only the amphitheater remains. It is located next to the northern gate, the terrain perfectly hides it, and even from the towers it is not visible. Entrance costs 5 euros, students under 26 and over 65 - 3.5. Access only with a guide. This is a very intrusive service in Sardinia, almost all the sights can only be viewed with a guide who does not know your language and even English is difficult for them, but they walk with you and chatter something in a wild mixture of Italian and English, and the most primitive - this is a house, this is a column. So, they won’t let you walk, you go downstairs, go to the place of the stage and after 10 minutes they will tell you - the tour is over. But there is really nothing to see there. The amphitheater is carved into the rock and is now converted into a modern concert venue, that is, the base is antique, and the modern flooring is on top. It makes no sense to pay money for this, the amphitheater is perfectly visible from the fence at the box office.

There are also city and archaeological museums at the northern gate, but the second one is closed, the first one, honestly, did not visit. Usually regional museums are not particularly interesting.

Archaeological Museum

traces of the past

Shops can be found in the Via Iglesias area near the Saint Remy bastion, in the same place in the Via Olbia area you can also find the grocery store closest to the center - Pam, if I'm not mistaken. There are cafes and restaurants in the quarter between Via Roma and the Old Town. There are only two shops in the city. Hypermarket Auchan is located in the north of the city, about 3 km from the center, open until 9. If you are by car (and you can do without it in Sardinia), then any road from the city passes by it. Nearby there is a second railway station of the city, you can try to walk on foot. I have already written about Pam. At night, you can find establishments with vending machines with food and water, sometimes it helps.

Main shopping street of Cagliari

In Cagliari, I spent the night in several places, but it was difficult to choose the best combination of price and quality. There are not many places, something is busy. But the best choice I made before leaving. Stopped in a small guest house downtown - Sa Domu Cheta. Very comfortable and cozy rooms with Sardinian flavor in an old stone house. Excellent breakfast. Inexpensive. Convenient check-in and check-out time. Excellent WiFi. Excellent English speaking receptionist and very nice hosts who helped me out in difficult situation. Of what there is in the center in Cagliari, this is perhaps the best accommodation option - I recommend it!

Pay attention to hand embroidery on pillowcases

Amazingly delicious apple pie for breakfast the hostess cooks herself

I can’t say that there are so many interesting things in Sardinia, local megalithic buildings, peers of the same Egyptian pyramids, beautiful nature, but almost all cities are boring. Cagliari, I'm not afraid of such an assessment - the most interesting city in Sardinia. It is worth stopping here to live a little, to feel like a proud citizen of the Sardinian kingdom.

And remember, if you rent a car, do not rent it from companies Avis And budget- they're customer money!