Sant'Antioco

To reach Sant'Antioco means to immerse yourself in one of the most important historical and cultural realities in Sardinia. Rich in archaeological sites, Sant’Antioco is located on the remains of the oldest and most important city in Sardinia. Sulky was founded by the Phoenicians in the eighth century. B.C. The isthmus that connects the island to Sardinia offers a stunning setting with the village of S.Antioco, which is reflected on the lagoon, an ideal habitat for many animal species such as the splendid pink flamingos. The entrance to the island, the old Roman Bridge, close to the modern bridge, testifies to the historical importance of the territory. As you enter the town along the beautiful promenade, every morning you can witness the suggestive spectacle of the return of fishing boats from the sea full of fresh fish to sell. You can enjoy a boat trip with lunch on board and it is also possible to rent boats and rafts, book an excursion on a sailing ship or organised scuba diving. Those wishing to reach the island with their own boat will be able to moor it in the modern tourist port. Corso Vittorio Emanuele, in the shadow of its lush ficus, is the heart of the modern city with the municipal building and a succession of commercial activities and typical craftsmanship. In the nearby Via Regina Margherita it is a must to stop in the "magic" Galleria del Bisso. Here the teacher Chiara Vigo, the only woman in the world still able to work and weave the silk of the sea, Bisso marino. According to millenary tradition this was imported into Sardinia by the Phoenicians. A little further on is the historic Piazza di Chiesa with the oldest church in Sardinia: the Basilica of S. Antioco Martire, built by the Byzantines in the fifth century. A.D. This beautiful Basilica, the only is home to the only catacombs present in Sardinia. Not far away is the suggestive Hypogeum Village, a series of caves of the Punic necropolis converted into a dwelling in the past centuries, the Ethnographic Museum, the Forte su Pisu, the sacred area of the Tophet and the new Archaeological Museum, the most important Museum dedicated to the Phoenician-Punic period in which the famous Leoni di Sulci are located. Leaving the beaches and visiting the important archaeological area, the Corso and the Promenade await you for fun summer evenings because Sant'Antioco has always been the meeting and leisure centre of the area with countless pizzerias, pubs , and typical local restaurants for an unforgettable holiday ...