The area is located on the central west coast of Sardinia and is a place of great importance both archaeologically, but also from a naturalistic point of view, with its wonderful beaches and ponds full of life. An ideal area for nature and culture lovers. In this part of Sardinia it is possible to come into contact with a history linked to the ancient world and in particular that of the Phoenician city of Tharros founded in the 8th century BC.

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The territory of Sinis, includes the protected marine area from Cabras, which stretches between the bay of Is Arenas and the Gulf of Oristano, including the island of Mal di Ventre and the islet of Catalano, which conceal ancient wrecks in their depths. Cabras preserves some evidence of the Neolithic period, such as the village of Cuccuru is Arrius and numerous nuraghi. Evidence of which can be found in the town’s civic museum. We proceed to visit the ancient city of Tharros, which was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century B.C. and was a flourishing trading centre in the Phoenician-Punic period.

The city of Tharros preserves monumental remains of public and private buildings dating from the Punic to Byzantine times; the two necropolis develop instead in suburban area, north and south of the town.

The Ancient City of  Tharros

The fish farms of Cabras provide a top-quality catch, such as mullet, the eggs of which are used to produce botargo, the ‘Sardinian caviar’ this traditional dish gives dishes with a unique taste and is widely used in Sardinian cuisine, the cuisine of the area is mainly linked to what the sea offers, offering products of the highest quality.

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