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Beautiful area with great views.

The San Giovanni Mine towers above the town of Iglesias, nestled among the limestone hills of Marganai. Active since the 19th century, it was one of the most important mines in the Sulcis region for innovation and production capacity. Today, amidst old washeries and abandoned tunnels, the area retains considerable historical and natural charm. Panoramic trails with views of the town and the coast depart from here, and nearby is the evocative Santa Barbara Cave, considered one of Sardinia's most precious geological treasures.

In front of the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Buon Cammino, two stone markers mark the official start of the Santa Barbara Mining Trail. Carved with the words "Buon Cammino," they greet those setting out on the 500-kilometer trek through the mines, sea, and mountains of Sulcis.

Tunnel temporarily closed due to risk of falling material/collapse - detour required

In the hamlet of Masua in the municipality of Iglesias, in the sub-region of Sulcis-Iglesiente, there is the famous stack known as Pan di Zucchero. In the past this location, now a tourist and seaside resort, was mostly dedicated to mining and extractive activities, also described by Gabriele D'Annunzio in an article on behalf of the magazine "Cronaca bizantina".

The tunnel was renovated in 2023 by the Santa Barbara Mining Trail Foundation, and a lighting system was also installed. Please note: For safety reasons, the tunnel is temporarily closed. We invite all pilgrims to visit the Normann Mining Village. (Last updated: October 2025)

Beautiful, sheltered little bay with great red rocks. You can swim here, but you should watch out for sea urchins because of the rocks. Hardly any shade, small pebble beach.

The Sardinian word “nébida” means fog. Is that the namesake?