파르코 나치오날레 델 아시나라 주변 최고의 가족 하이킹 & 워킹 코스

From here, you have a good view of the sea beyond, all the way to Porto Torres. A cannon below the tower demonstrates the important defensive position.

This is the ideal place to swim; a jetty leads to a floating platform from which you can step directly into the water.

Cala d’oliva panoramic point

Asinara was once a prison island and served as a prisoner of war camp during World War II. Because the swamps had not yet been drained, many prisoners died of malaria. Convicted members of the mafia were held here until 1997.

The Granite path is an ancient dirt road that starts from the Fornelli pier and leads to the southern part of the island, crossing several granite quarries. This route goes around Mount Garrau, offering spectacular views of Asinara. Along this stretch, it is common to come across the albino donkeys that live freely on the island.

The small mule track that branches off from the Granito path leads to the summit of Castellaccio, where the ruins of the medieval fortress of the same name are located. The origin of the castle is not entirely clear, but it seems to be attributed to the Malaspina family. From Castellaccio, the view extends from the Strait of Fornelli to Isola Piana, up to Stintino and the entire Nurra peninsula. On days of good visibility, you can admire the coastal defense structures built during the period of the Saracen incursions.

Fortress ruins from the late Middle Ages and a great vantage point over the southern part of the island to the main island of Sardinia.

The Cala d'Oliva tower was built in 1611 following the project of Andrea Perez, ordinary captain of the works of the Kingdom of Sardinia. Its strategic position allowed the surveillance of a beach often frequented by Barbary corsairs for the maintenance of their boats. The panoramic view from the tower facilitated communication with the managers present in the Porto Torres tower.