サンタンティオコ/サンタンティオコのおすすめツーリングルート

The crossing takes 35 minutes.

There are many interpretations of the name. Some trace its origin to the Campidanese-Sardinian contraction of Cala de Seda, or Cal'e Seda, or also Cala Seda, or Cal'e Sera, or "silk cove". In fact, in the Campidanese-Sardinian language, seda or sera means "silk", because the sea of the Sulcis archipelago was apparently rich in particular mollusks from which "sea silk" was obtained, that is, a type of "natural sea silk" obtained from the threads secreted by a species of marine bivalve mollusk endemic to the Mediterranean (Pinna nobilis), commonly known as "castanets" or "feather mice" (Pinnae margaritiferae). The threads obtained from their interior were used for weaving byssus.

The Basilica of Sant'Antioco Martire, in the historic center of the island of the same name, is one of the oldest places of worship in Sardinia. Built between the 4th and 7th centuries over a Punic necropolis, it houses the relics of Sardinia's patron saint, a physician originally from Mauretania. The building, enlarged by the monks of Saint Victor of Marseille and remodeled in the Baroque period, preserves a complex complex of early Christian catacombs beneath the altar, which are still open to visitors.

Sardinia on the southwest coast

Small sandy beach, unfortunately directly on the road and with a bar

Beautiful sandy beach with wonderful blue sea

Dreamy bay, popular with water sports enthusiasts and a lively little beach bar.

Beautiful sandy beach in the south-eastern part of the island of Sant'Antioco. Its characteristic is the changeability of its depth that changes depending on whether the storm accumulates sand on the shore or carries it away. From one season to another Its depth can change even by many meters. Excellent starting point for a walk or bike ride towards Capo Sperone, or a short walk of a few kilometers to Maladroxia.