On the top of the hill the ruins of the Acquafredda Castle. Built towards the end of 1200 by Count Ugolino Della Gherardesca. Here the legend took place according to which, in order to resist the siege, the Count had his children killed and ate them.

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According to legend, the castle of Acquafredda was built by the Gherardesca family, Counts of Donoratico, when they acquired southeastern Sardinia. In fact, in 1257, the fortress came into the …

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1. Acquafredda Castle – Sa Reina monumental olive tree loop from Villamassargia-Domusnovas

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04:48

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2. Acquafredda Castle – Muravera Cycle Path loop from Decimomannu

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03:51

300m

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3. SP1 Gravel Climb and Lake View – Descent to Santadi loop from Santadi

82.4km

06:12

1,100m

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Elevation 100 m

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Monday 26 January

15°C

3°C

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Location: Siliqua, Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy

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