Way too crowded (August 2025), steep descent into the sea, not the cleanest one, showers with sea water. Rice sand is just perfect, the best I have ever experienced

Is Arutas Beach is truly unique, with its white quartz sand and crystal-clear waters. Easy access with nearby parking, and the beach is also wheelchair friendly. A rare and exceptional spot to relax, swim, and enjoy unforgettable views.

Arrived early in the morning around 9.30. Payed parking not cheap. 8.50euro for 6 hours or 10 euro for the all day. From the parking there à several paths to walk. The one nicer than the other with a small bridge to pass. Today no beach garde and no marking of the safe swimming area. The beach was today after the big rain and thunder showers à little bit mixed with dry grass. There are a lot of rocks, small and big to take care of. Even for your parasol you have to find the right spot to dig into the risotto liked small stone beach. The sea was calm and enough places to install yourself. Overall an ok beach. Don’t forget to follow the local restrictions of the Sardinia beaches with big fines.

A white coarse grain quartz “sand” beach. Quite special. The water is very clear and we enjoyed swimming in it. The waves weren’t too big although you get deep very quickly. There are showers to get the salt and the sand off. We came by bike so parking wasn’t a cost or problem. If to go further south along the dirt road then the parking is free.

A stunning beach with crystal-clear water and surreal colors that seem almost unreal. The shoreline is covered with unique quartz "rice-grain" sand that gives the place a magical appearance and feels great underfoot. The sand is made of tiny, polished grains of quartz, giving it a distinctive white, pink, and green appearance. It’s a paradise for nature lovers and perfect for a peaceful day by the sea. *Heads-up:* As the sun begins to set, be prepared — the mosquitoes come out in full force and they don’t hold back! Bring repellent if you plan to stay late.

The best beach in the Sinis' peninsula. Cristal clear waters and the sand is made of white quartz. It gets busy. Best time to visit and get a nice spot are early morning or late afternoon. I recommend watching the sunsets.

Absolutely loved Arutas Beach! Easy to reach with convenient parking and even showers available. The beach itself is stunning, crystal clear water, amazing views, but not many waves. Definitely worth a visit

The beach is dirty! Noting exotic , not children or dog friendly. I don't recommend visiting it. Never will back there!

Stunning quartz beach. Water cristal clear.Good for snorkeling.Amazing

I got a fine for parking my motorcycle on a gravel lot. There are a lot more beaches that are more beautiful and parking is free.

Very nice beach and definitely a better option than the famous Is Arutas. The sea is beautiful, the parking lot is really big and there is a restaurant and some showers as well. Very good option for the families

There are no words to describe the beauty of this place, that is why I am showing you some photos and a video!

Beautiful beach, not overcrowded. Plenty of paid parking. White/ pink quartz sand. Able to snorkel.

It is one of the most favorite beaches in the Oristano area, famous for its hard white sand and the possibility of vary water sports. The parking is for fee and the restaurants nearby are not really good. I suggest you rather visit some local restaurants in Oristano or Cabras

Beautiful old church, being just reconstructed and thus partly covered by scaffolding and fencing.

The Church of San Giovanni di Sinis is a timeless place filled with history and serenity. Its ancient stones, surrounded by sea and nature, create a spiritual and peaceful atmosphere. A must-visit for culture, architecture, and photography lovers alike.

A beautiful little church steeped in history. We'll worth a visit

Charming 6th C church. The door appeared covered in a net but entry was permitted. Walls inside were green with mould.

An ancient city in the island of Sardinia. Beautiful and natural

Nice old church. Parking is out of comment. You can have ticket for wrong parking inside parking!!!watch sign carefully

Old yet intact, beautiful view nearby the beach. Accessible with few bar restaurants in the area

It was extremely interesting! Staff is very kind and helpful, provides with free brochures that explain the area and the archaeological ruins. The place is very well kept and taken care of. The view from the top is amazing, absolutely worth visiting. There's beaches in the area and at least 3 bar/restaurants on the coast, for refreshments. ➡️ there's a little walk up from the paid parking area but nothing too hard, and two free potable water fountains on the walkway.

It’s not clear online you have to pay for everything. Parking is 3€ for 2h or 5€ for 5h. It’s a short walk up to the ticket office, passing some nice beaches. All the ruins are fenced off (and there’s currently a bunch of construction going on). There is a 5€ train-car tour on top of the entrance fee (4€ for tower and 9€ for the rest summer prices), 30min to see all the sights. We’re here on a hiking holiday and hoped we could walk around, not enter a tourist trap. Not worth it for us!

It is well worth the visit to learn about the ancient city that lasted for many centuries before and after the Romans. There is an app to download so you can have a commentary in your language. It is very informative. Some of the best ruins were the bathhouses, which show that they took hygiene very seriously. Great view back to the tower and out to sea. Interesting to learn about the water and sewage system of the time. It was much like it is for us now.

A not yet fully excavated archaelogoical site, like an open air Museum, you can walk around, touch the stones, walk on Roman roads and travel back through the layers of history to the Broze age. What is there not to love? Oh and its on a majestic piece of land jutting out into the ocean. I didn't walk the whole Peninsula with the little ones but sure it would make a lovely hike.

Parking for this attraction is a short uphill walk away. We parked near the restaurants and paid by card after entering our registration details—nice and straightforward. Upon arrival, we paid for entry and were directed toward the entrance. While the site itself is interesting, we quickly noticed that none of the artefacts had any descriptions or information, which made it difficult to fully appreciate what we were seeing. Our visit lasted no more than 40 minutes. There is a new shop under construction, and hopefully, with time, the site will see further improvements. Overall, it has the potential to be a much more engaging experience, but currently feels like it lacks the investment and detail that could make it truly memorable.

Time feels slower in Tharros. Walking among ruins that go back almost 4,000 years — from the Nuragic people to Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans — you sense how history still lingers in the stones. The views of the sea are breathtaking, and the atmosphere is calm and reflective. It’s not just an archaeological site, it’s a journey through layers of time. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in Sardinia.

The site of Tharros is a considerable sight to see. There is so much history and beauty in the archaeological site of Tharros. Very reasonable price for seeing such an historic place of importance.

The staff here are very proud and rightly so. The museum is small but packed with interesting relics and atefacgs. We particularly enjoyed the shipwreck exhibit and of course the giants. Amazing! Worth a detour to visit. The staff member with short, curly brown hair was particularly enthusiastic and helpful.

Most informative on all the important archeological sites and treasures recovered. The staff are very willing to describe in detail (in English) all about the various pieces. It is a small museum which is undergoing expansion therefore when we visited in September 2025 the giant statues were in a temporary location. We still could stand next to them. Impressive.

Well organised, archeological museum detailing the history of the Monte Prama civilization. A separate room showcases statues of the Giants. Very informative and enjoyable visit, asked by the explanation of local experts. Really recommended.

Fascinating museum celebrating prehistoric art and the accident world. Building is undergoing extensive development so in mid 2026 there will be more modern facilities and more on display, particularly the number of giants.

Centrally located, onsite parking, no need to prebook tickets. Interesting collection, highlight is the giganti section (small but interesting) eur9 p/p if taken as a single entry or can combine with some other attraction. Time allocation 30-45 mins.

We think it's time to add information in English, since the European Union even is a sponsor. It's not very welcoming for tourists from abroad. Especially because there's no wifi so translate apps didn't work. So one or the other would have been very welcome. Furthermore it's a nice but small museum with friendly staff.

Small museum, not too far from where the giants were discovered. Unfortunately most of the info is in Italian, and even if there are few QR codes to some info in English, it’s not exhaustive. You could try using Google Translate camera to do the translation - I tried with limited success. It became very tedious mostly due to the necessity to read it all on the phone screen...

We had a lunch here after visiting the site. Prices were reasonable and the food was decent, not thrilling but good cafe fare. Service was fine and it was nice to sit inside with AC on.

We had lunch here in May. The food is amazing, the service impeccable and the view is just breathtaking! Highly recommended!

amazing food. delicious menu of sea products super fresh and tasty.

The food was really basic but ok and cheap... and the view is not very good

Nice view but too expensive

best food in the area

Delicious!!!

the location is nice the service is good but the food is average and to expensive for what you get. starters are ok. I had a local speciality but it wasn't anything special and mostly frozen food it seems. it might be still a bit off season.

We had a nice evening there. Food and wine were delicious, the prices were reasonable and the staff was very friendly. We'll definitely come back!

Great food, great service and total compliments on their Seadas dessert! The best I’ve had in Sardinia and I’ve been here 3 different times and eaten my fair share of seadas in many different restaurants.

The location and its friendly staff are the only positive things I can say about this place. It's super expensive for what it's actually worth, and the food quality is below average.

I like the atmosphere, service is good, there could be wider choice of menu.

Very good food, free WiFi, a nice place to eat

Very good. The waiters are very nice. Good is good.

If you arrive in the morning, I highly recommend you reserve a table for lunch, because they do get very busy being the only option in the immediate area. It was nice that they have bathrooms that are free to use. The food was just ok, but we were glad to get it since there were no other close options.

3.8 rating is probably about there. They are the only restaurant fronting the beach so they can pretty much charge and sell whatever they like. The restaurant was full for the month of May and the bar attached was having great business. The food was excellent though the prawns were not that fresh. The pasta vongole was my favourite and the grilled fish done very well. All in all you are paying for paper plates and plastic cups which should not be the case. The staff could be more enthusiastic with Asians as you can see the difference in service attitudes.

We visited this informal restaurant literally on the beach, and had for lunch excellent seafood - a cold seafood platter as a starter, and Pasta Calamarita as the main, and all was very very good. The staff were attentive and friendly.

The restaurant makes a good impression at first glance. But not so good at second and third and fourth etc. First the good: The food looks good and tastes good too. The waiters are friendly and know what they are doing. Now for the not so good things: The menu is very small and at the prices (€25 for a fish plate without a side dish (costs another €6) you shouldn't have to eat from a paper plate. The dish does come on a porcelain plate, but this is only the serving plate. The bread served is so dry that you can't eat it without a drink (probably intentional so that you drink more). The coffee afterwards is served in a paper cup with a plastic spoon. The toilets should be renovated and a toilet seat would also be great. It's a shame that they take advantage of being the only restaurant on the beach and that as a guest you have no choice but to accept what you get.

The food was not bad. However, at 14:00 (end of June) the place was really full and extremely loud. The staff looked and acted overworked and visibly irritated. The menu was really limited (3 main dishes). The worst were paper plates, plastic cups and oil and vinegar in plastic packets which gave it a Macdonalds vibe, especially for Italian cuisine! At least the cutlery was metal. Do not recommend.

I tried to walk in to get a drink at 2:40 today and was sharply scolded that the establishment was closed. We were told in a rude manner to get in our car and leave. There were plenty of people still in the restaurant and I understand it closes at 3, but there was no need to refuse customers in such a hostile way when we would have quickly just bought a drink.

The best place to eat just front the best beach in sardinia Is Arutas

Great food, great service. Thanks

Best Pizza in town !!!

The best gluten free pizza I have ever eaten in my life! Super friendly staff and service. The food came super fast and beautifully prepared. Just go there and enjoy!

Perfect texture, tastes so good, it's the best pizza I've ever had!

Braviiiiii

(Translated by Google) Pizzeria located on the popular Via Tharros in Cabras, right on the way to the beaches. Fast service, very friendly waiters, and kudos to the pizza chef for the lightness of the dough and its cooking. Superb for my taste. Well-balanced, quality ingredients. Only one of us didn't find the pizza that good...the mussels and razor clams weren't that fresh. Luckily, it was a simple stomach ache. (Original) Pizzeria situata nella conosciuta v. Tharros in Cabras, proprio in uscita per le spiagge. Servizio veloce, camerieri gentilissimi e un plauso al pizzaiolo per la leggerezza dell' impasto e la sua cottura. Per i miei gusti super giusta. Ingredienti di qualità ben bilanciati . Uno solo di noi non ha trovato la pizza così buona....le cozze e i cannolicchi non erano così freschi. Per fortuna risolto con un semplice mal di stomaco.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful thin crust, very crispy and flavorful, beautifully topped with truly delicious ingredients. Finally, a pizza with proper potatoes, without the lousy fried ones. Maybe at dusk, some mosquito coils would be a nice touch. Kudos also for the service, very fast, and the young, friendly people. (Original) Impasto sottile meraviglioso, molto croccante e saporita, condita molto bene con ingredienti veramente molto buoni. Finalmente una pizza con le patate come si deve, senza mettere quelle fritte squallide. Magari all crepuscolo ci starebbero bene dei zampironi, Complimenti anche per il servizio, molto veloce, ragazzi giovani e simpatici.

Arrived here for a brief stopover to rest off the motorbike. Lovely small piazza with plenty of seating and a couple of cafes. Close to shops and laneways.

Fascinating, relevant story of Eleonora that few would know. Nice eateries in the area.

It must be nice, we visited at lunch time when everything was shut.

Beautiful view from top

It's reasonably well kept but I've never really seen very much to do there and at the weekend it's like a ghost town. I have always felt that MORE could be done with Oristano -if only someone REALLY wanted to. Instead, the locals wake up once a year for the archaic (and possibly cruel) performing horse show of the "Sartiglia" and then swiftly return to their slumbers shortly after...

A beautiful statue to an amazing judge and woman.

Amazing

Beautiful and peacefully place

The cathedral is absolutely gorgeous. It's pleasant enough outside with its facade & tower ... ... but inside it is stunningly beautiful. Each chapel is tastefully decorated in a different style.

We walked around the corner from Hotel Duomo to the Cathedral of Santa Maria - this was fabulous, built in the twelfth century and then remodelled in the eighteenth. Not the usual gaudy Catholic display but muted colours, very limited gilding and a really nice atmosphere with some beautiful artworks. I couldn't see how to access the bell tower though which was a shame.

After visiting hundreds of churches and temples and cathedrals and ruins, I get a bit cynical, but this one really touched me. You could really feel the love of God that went into its craftsmanship, and it's gorgeous.

Beautiful cathedral. This is beauty art as well a place to rest. Definitely a must see.

Didn't eat, BUT! The only place open and in the sun, next to the cathedral. We wanted some antipasti before dinner a bit later. They didn't serve antipasti, but the kind waiter said they served complimentary snack with drinks. It was a big serving and the wine was good, the price good too. Thanx! :) And the baobab seeds sold by the nice Senegali man, hope they grow. 🫶

Beautiful place. Worth visiting.

This was one of the absolute highlights of our stay in Sardinia. You can escape the crowds on other beaches here, enjoy peace and tranquillity, and have a whole stretch of beach 'all to yourself'. Admittedly, there are no toilets or restaurants, and you have to walk 10–15 minutes from the car park, but it was definitely worth it.

Gorgeous location, little traffic, and the nearby roman ruins make it magical

Watched the sink into the sea from the stone "chairs" on the beach. Magical

Absolutely wonderful! Almost nobody here, beautiful view, sand and sea!

Right at the Tharros archeological park. Had a nice dip after heating up walking around the ruins. Spent about an hour then walked to end of spit about 30 min 1-way.

Amazing place a bit overcrowded

Beautiful beach 🏖

One of the most beautiful beaches I've been, situated in a quiet and cozy village. Follow the road till the end, park the car (you will pay), then between pine trees you will find a 3 minutes path to the beach. I think it's the best beach in Oristano area.

Funtana Beach is a beautiful waterfront with soft white sand and shallow waters. The water stays shallow for quite some time, so it's perfect for children. The only difficulty with this beach is getting down to it. There are several paths that lead to steep stairs cut into the earth going down to the beach, so be careful

Very nice empty wild beach with perfect sunsets

Nice beach, very quiet

Nice place, there are some places with sand and others with stones so you can chose what you prefer and take there your place

it is a very curious beach because it changes every year, more suited to the old ones

Nice beach with shallow water and fine sand

We had a amazing experience here. Coziest of brick cellar restaurant. Romantic vibe delux. The food was extra ordinary. We pre booked the suckling pig. But got some appetizers and dessert. 100 out of 10.!! The best resturante so far 5 weeks in Sardinia!

Amazing place! Can highly recommend to visit! The food is absolutely excellent – every dish was a real experience. Gianluca provided truly personalized service and attention, offering the best recommendations that made our evening even more special. The venue itself is beautiful and full of character. A perfect combination of great atmosphere, outstanding food, and exceptional hospitality! P.S. Try their homemade pasta! We shared it a starter but still regret about not having a full portion for each ☺️

Craf da Banana is one of the city’s top-rated restaurants, and it lived up to the reputation when we visited. The dining room is rustic and welcoming, with exposed beams, shelves lined with wine bottles, and a refrigerator displaying impressive cuts of aged meat. Throughout the night, sizzling platters of beef were carried past tables, filling the room with an irresistible aroma. The menu highlights Sardinian ingredients with both tradition and creativity. I started with homemade linguini topped with red prawns, zucchini flowers, and shaved Sardinian truffles it was fresh, rich, and perfectly balanced. My second course was mullet fillet, cleverly plated to look like it was swimming, topped with a melted pecorino crust that added both flavor and flair. For dessert, I had seadas: a deep-fried dumpling stuffed with tangy pecorino and lemon peel, drizzled with honey. It was just sweet enough, with the cheese adding a savory edge. The service was attentive and friendly, even though the staff were busy turning away walk-ins all night. Our server took the time to explain both dishes and wines. We ended with glasses of Mirto. Craf da Banana is popular for good reason. Make a reservation, savor the food, and enjoy one of Oristano’s best dining experiences.

Wow! This place is faultless ! It is the kind of restaurant that is the go-to especially for meat lovers, but the fish is also very good. We had the mixed starters, an incredible selection of meats and vegetables , ranging from beef carpaccio to aubergine with lardo, to pecorino sardo fried in pane carasau, to a meat that was stewed for hours, similar to brisket but 20000 times better, moist, tender , so flavourful. There were fiori di zucca as well, fried in a light batter, as light as the best tempura. We also had the pasta with wild boar ragù, the fregola with fiori di zucca, and the culurgiones with a pecorino sardo cream and truffle sauce, followed by by Porceddu, and the Donkey meat with fiori di zucca sauce. All of them absolutely divine! To finish we had the seadas with 2 types of artisanal honey, and the Filindeu croccante, another delight . We ended with a digestive “banana” liqueur, a house speciality, and a limoncello as well! A perfect meal with faultless service and great , fantastic food ! I want to go back already ! Book as the place is tiny and you would curse yourself if they don’t let you in because they are full !

Probably the best restaurant in town. Service can be slow. Star dishes were their pork dish; basil cream pasta with smoked mullet and their cookies! We told them their mullet with pane curasau crust was dry and bland. We left most of the fish on the plate. They noted our comments and kindly took the dish off the bill. Really nice staff.

It's a nice place, like so many other in Oristano. The service should be better, they seem to be always upset of something. 😀 Good food, but not my taste. Oven patatoes are reheated... the fish I served had the bowels inside, maybe this is the way to be served and I am an ignorant. Search deep to find italian spirit.

The food is quite good, nothing amazing in my opinion. The service started quite good but changed all of a sudden. The wait time significantly increased and also the attitude of the waiter was different. We also noticed a difference in treatment between locals and tourists.

The worst place in the area. Low quality food, unpolite people attending the clients and too high prices...definitely to avoid

Such a great spot! This place has a super chill vibe right by the sea, and the pizza is honestly amazing.You can tell they use quality ingredients. The staff was really friendly and made us feel right at home. Perfect place to grab a bite after a beach day. Definitely coming back!

Restaurant/bar, good pizza, nice croissant for breakfast, friendly staff. There is an outdoor area and inside area too. Garden with tables that walk you straight by the sea

ok... this place was kinda good 😄 but there are a bit of problems: 1: dont go in table number 1! why?: the Owner stays there 2: the Owner dosent work at all! hes just there and he smokes in table 1 so much 🤮🤮🤮 3: all the breakfast food is almodt raw 🤮i got sick for those things! 4: the Owner forces people to go away on closing hours... exacly on closing! 5: he screams for nothing! the owner screams for nothing! so yea come at your own risk

The food is average, but the location is nice and close to the town. I can tell it's overpriced due to the fact it's the only restaurant in the area, but the quality of food and the service is no more than a 3 for me. I'd avoid it if you have a car and can venture to Cabras for fish food

As for a tourist communication with the Staff was terible however the food was good but agter 1h of waiting they said that they are out of potatos so i couldn't get fries and the climate also weren't the best because of the loud people out there

A simple, genuine bar with a mesmerising view

Authentic restaurant at a splendid beach. The chef recommanded us sea annemones; never had and like panified oyster. Then a delicious fregola and an inventive affigato. All top.

Restaurant is located very close to the beach and has tasty food.

A nice beach restaurant - but unfortunately super chaotic. Just do not go there on the weekend for lunch as it is super crowded and the service and the kitchen is completely overwhelmed. The food is basic but okay, We experienced: - 1:45h waiting for our food - All dishes arrived after each other (kids pasta at last!); some dishes did not arrive at all

Shame to have a bad restaurant on a lovely beach. Miserable staff and poorly organised. One elderly woman with red haira working at the bar at the cashier in particular was very abrupt and unhelpful. Rudely interrupted us ordering at the bar to serve other people even though she was in the middle of taking our order. We struggled to understand the takeaway system as she took our order but there was no taking of a ticket or asking our name or anything, so it was very unclear how they would know it was our order when it was ready. We asked repeatedly and she didn't answer us clearly. When we tried to ask another member of staff she rudely shouted "I've taken their order". We had to ask another member of staff who said she would bring it to us. Don't know how it would have worked if we hadn't personally coraled a waitress. Finally after a long wait it turned out the woman with glasses never sent our order to the kitchen. The other waitress was very apolagetic but it didn't make up for the lack of profesionalism from her colleague who never even sent our order to the kitchen. Atmosphere is flat and joyless. They brought us a replacement order with the waitress apologising again. The food was nice but I would say not very generous for the money. We didn't try the other beach bar at Maimoni but would recommend people giving that place a chance.

Great food with a view

The food is very good, you can tell the produce are fresh. The place is also amazing, very quiet and super close to the beach.

If you are a tourist avoid this place. No menu in english, non one speaks english, no wifi , 4G very poor so you can not translate the menu. Food is average

This is a real gem a caviar beach! The shore is covered with small marble-like stones, and they’re absolutely beautiful. With the gentle breeze and warm sun, it’s one of the must-visit beaches in Sardinia.

A beautiful beach with the possibility to spend the night in the wild ❤️ not far from Cabras and Oristano

Beautiful beach, turquoise waters

Nice long sandy beach, the road to get there is not very good. The beach is not very suitable for kids, water get deep relatively quick and in most parts you lose sand after only 5 meteres. A lot of places to sit on the sand.

Wonderful beach and crystalline water. Keep in mind that depending on the day and the area that might be some algae on the shore and inside the water.

Best one. Beautiful. Calm. Free parking.

Road is bad for your car. Lots of seaweed. Less fish to watch than arrutas. Don't think I will go back.

Rice Crispies Beach :-) Soft small. pebbles. Fairly rocky and not easy to enter the water. Good for snorkeling.

This is the worst beach I’ve ever encountered. Do yourself a favour and go somewhere else. The water is dirty and shallow, you can’t swim or snorkel. It’s not sand but coarse gravel (2–5 mm), so you can’t build anything, and it’s hard to walk on without sinking 30 cm into it. It’s a pain to get it off your body.

(Translated by Google) Secluded beach shortly after Maimoni. From the Maimoni beach car park, continue on a dirt road that runs alongside the beach, about 50 meters away. There is actually no parking, but you leave your car on the street. The beach is made of quartz, small pebbles that do not stick to the skin. However, the seabed is rocky, shoes are recommended, also because it continues for tens of meters entering the sea. There are no establishments or services. (Original) Spiaggia appartata poco dopo Maimoni. Dal parcheggio della spiaggia di Maimoni si prosegue su una strada sterrata che costeggia la spiaggia, distante una 50ina di metri. Non c’è effettivamente un parcheggio, ma si lascia l’auto sulla strada. La spiaggia è di quarzo, sassolini piccoli che non si attaccano alla pelle. Il fondale però è roccioso, consigliate scarpette, anche perché prosegue per decine di metri entrando in mare. Non ci sono stabilimenti ne servizi.

(Translated by Google) Deserted beach, with rocks and rocks present in the sea and therefore making the classic swim impossible, but fascinating from a naturalistic point of view due to the quartz sand and the flora (wild lily). You can reach it by walking from Maimoni beach or by car on a dirt road. (Original) Spiaggia deserta, con scogli e rocce presenti nel mare e che quindi rendono impossibile la classica nuotata, ma affascinante dal punto di vista naturalistico per via della sabbia di quarzo e per la flora ( giglio selvatico). Si arriva in passeggiata dalla spiaggia di Maimoni o in auto su una stradina sterrata.

(Translated by Google) Special beach, absolutely worth visiting... there are both paid and free parking spaces... please don't take the sand away! 😂😂 (Original) Spiaggia speciale, da visitare assolutamente... ci sono sia parcheggi a pagamento che gratis… mi raccomando non portate via la sabbia! 😂😂

(Translated by Google) A little frequented beach due to the predominantly rocky seabed, but which offers a wonderful panorama for snorkelling, characterized by white quartz grains like the famous "is arutas" beach, recommended for those who want to avoid the crowds of the other beaches. (Original) Spiaggia poco frequentata a causa del fondale marino prevalentemente roccioso, ma che offre stupendo panorama per lo snorkeling, caratterizzata dai grani di quarzo bianco come la celebre spiaggia di "is arutas", consigliata per chi vuole evitare la calca delle altre spiagge.

(Translated by Google) S'Archeddu de Sa Canna ... splendid beach. . Crystal clear sea: emerald green .. a paradise (Original) S'Archeddu de Sa Canna... splendida spiaggia. . Mare cristallino: verde smeraldo.. un paradiso

(Translated by Google) Small and quiet beach, it has no services or bars. Clear sea and colors from turquoise to blue. Presence of algae on the upper part of the beach. (Original) Spiaggetta piccola e tranquilla, non ha servizi né bar. Mare limpido e colori dal turchese all’azzurro. Presenza di alghe sulla parte alta della spiaggia.

(Translated by Google) If like me, you're tired of paying for parking to get to the beach, you've come to the right place. There is a little more algae than on the beaches with paid parking but no smell, magnificent sand and water 👌 (Original) Si comme moi, vous en avez assez de payer des parkings pour vous rendre à la plage, vous êtes au bon endroit. Il y a un peu plus d'algues que sur les plages avc un parking payant mais pas d'odeur, un sable et une eau magnifique 👌

(Translated by Google) Happened by chance, less known than the more famous Mari Ermi etc. but very pretty, free parking, nearby low cliff area which our little one loved so much for having his "adventures" with his shoes in search of crabs and other small inhabitants of the sea. We had a beautiful day with little crowding. (Original) Capitati per caso, meno conosciuta delle più famose Mari Ermi etc. ma molto carina, parcheggio libero, zona di bassa scogliera vicina piaciuta tanto al nostro piccolo per fare le sue "avventure" con le scarpette alla ricerca di granchi e altri piccoli abitanti del mare. Abbiamo passato una bellissima giornata con poco affollamento.

(Translated by Google) The beach is wonderful because of the rice grain sand and rocky sections. Also ideal for snorkeling with interesting fish, mussels and anemones. The fish come so close to you that you are almost face to face with them. (Original) Der Strand ist wunderbar wegen des Reiskorn-Sandes, und Felsabschnitten. Ideal auch zum Schnorcheln mit interessanten Fischen, Muscheln, Anemonen. Die Fische kommen so nah an einen ran, dass man fast Auge in Auge mit ihnen ist.

(Translated by Google) Cool and comfortable (Original) เย็นสบาบ

(Translated by Google) Excellent beach for campers and more. Beach of quartz grains (they look like grains of rice but with a thousand colours). Simply fantastic. Crystal clear sea with unique transparencies and colours: from turquoise to intense blue. Fairytale sunsets. Free parking and large enough but never too crowded. Practically facing the sea with a unique view. Valid both for free parking for a few days and as a point of support when crossing Sardinia from north to south because it is only half an hour from the main artery. Spending a night here is an unforgettable experience that will remain in your heart. It's impossible for me not to stop every time I pass through these parts. We are in the middle of nowhere but for this reason it is a paradise. Only note: there is no camping (no feet, chairs, tables, verandas, etc...) but only parking. I rightly advise you to respect this rule otherwise they will take away this corner of paradise from us. In case of mistral, like the entire west coast, the wind prevents you from going to the beach and the sea becomes a paradise for surfing. Last but not least, every day street vendors pass by selling excellent pecorino and other typical products that are worth trying. (Original) Ottima spiaggia per i camperisti e non solo. Spiaggia di chicchi di quarzo (sembrano chicchi di riso ma dai mille colori). Semplicemente fantastica. Mare cristallino con trasparenze e colori unici: dal turchese al blu intenso. Tramonti da favola. Parcheggio libero e sufficientemente grande ma mai troppo affollato. Praticamente fronte mare con una vista unica. Valida sia per sostare in libera qualche giorno sia per punto di appoggio quando si attraversa la Sardegna da nord a sud perchè a solo mezzora dall'arteria principale. Passare una notte qui è un esperienza indimenticabile che ti rimane nel cuore. Per me è impossibile non fermarsi ogni volta che passo da queste parti. Siamo in mezzo al niente ma proprio per questo è un paradiso. Unica nota: non va fatto camping (no piedini, sedie tavolini, verande, etc...) ma solo parcheggio. Giustamente consiglio di rispettare questa regola altrimenti ci tolgono quesot angolo di paradiso. In caso di maestrale, come tutta la costa ovest, il vento ti impedisce di fare spiaggia e il mare diventa un paradiso per il surf. Non ultimo, ogni giorno passano dei venditori ambulanti di ottimo pecorino e altri prodotti tipici che vale la pena provare.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic beach with corners of rock worked by the sea and the wind... wonder close at hand... (Original) Spiaggia fantastica con angoli di roccia lavorata dal mare e dal vento... meraviglia a portata di mano...

(Translated by Google) Rocky area adjacent to Is Arutas, beautiful to circumnavigate by SUP or canoe, also nice to go there on foot for wonderful photos at sunset (Original) Zona rocciosa adiacente ad Is arutas, bellissima da circumnavigare in sup o canoa, bello anche andarci a piedi x foto stupende al tramonto

(Translated by Google) Beautiful panoramic viewpoint adjacent to Is Arutas. From the cliff you have a magnificent view. If you walk to Is Arutas, you'll get there. It's worth it. Paid parking, but plenty of it. (Original) Punto panoramico bellissimo adiacente a Is Arutas, dalla scogliera si ha una visuale magnifica, se andate a is arutas a piedi arrivate a che qui ne vale la pena Parcheggi a pagamento ma grandi

(Translated by Google) Truly one of the most beautiful spots on the beaches near Oristano! Immersed in uncontaminated nature, beautiful to visit, where you have a magnificent perspective on the beach of "Is arutas". There are many parking areas nearby (Original) Davvero uno dei punti più belli delle spiaggie vicino Oristano! Immerso in una natura incontaminata, bellissimo da visitare, dove si ha una prospettiva magnifica sulla spiaggia di "Is arutas". Nelle vicinanze ci sono molti aree di parcheggio

(Translated by Google) Adjacent to the beach of Is Arutas, a wonderful place to admire splendid sunsets (Original) Adiacente alla spiaggia di Is arutas , stupendo posto x ammirare splendidi tramonti

(Translated by Google) Small beach a stone's throw from the beautiful but crowded Is Arutas. You can stay in peace "protected" by two rocky walls. To swim you have to go past a vast expanse of rocks that start from the shore. (Original) Piccola spiaggetta a due passi dalla bellissima ma affollata Is Arutas. Si può stare in tranquillità “protetti” da due pareti rocciose. Per fare il bagno bisogna oltrepassare una vasta distesa di scogli che partono dalla riva.

(Translated by Google) It is not a beach (as some reviews indicate...) but a rocky point jutting out into a splendid sea, close to the remains of ancient Roman quarries. It divides the nearby beach of Is Arutas from a smaller beach, and allows a panoramic view of the splendid coast from a slightly higher position. (Original) Non e' una spiaggia ( come qualche recensione indica...) ma una punta rocciosa protesa in uno splendido mare, vicina a resti di antiche cave romane. Divide la vicina spiaggia di Is Arutas da una spiaggetta più piccola, e permette una visione panoramica della splendida costa da una posizione leggermente più elevata.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful here few people (Original) Wunderschön hier wenig Leute

We were looking for a panino but they didn’t have it so we ended up having seated lunch. Delicious food, absolutely recommending and walking distance to a wonderful beach!

Unfortunately, my experience here was very disappointing. The hosts were shockingly rude and unprofessional, which really set a negative tone. The food was mediocre at best. The restaurant tries to present itself as upscale, but between the worn-out furniture and the lack of basic courtesy, it falls far short. I wouldn’t return.

Friendly place - delicious prawns!! Close to the beach so whenever you are hungry it is a handy place. Quite a large place too, with outdoor seating. The lady was about to close up for end of lunch, but we walked in and she was kind enough to ask the chef to whip us a bite to eat. Very accomodating.

Nice food and best coffe! Stuff very polite and good englis speaking. They serve food only till 15.30

Awesome seafood and very good pasta! They speak french and english too.

Rude hosts, bland food and a tired interior. The only reason this place survives is because there aren’t many options nearby. Anywhere else, it would’ve shut down long ago.

Super nice restaurant with amazing homemade food!

Casual but nice restaurant with AMAZING food. We went for lunch and had the antipasti mix recommended by the waiter (basically small portions of every appetizer). We chose sardinian dishes as our mains; the riso venere had a lovely lemon zest which made the dish super fresh aling with the buratta and tuna, and the crogoristas was simple but super delicious. The Sardas came ontop of a fresh slice of orange and a citrus zest (can totally be shared for 2). Overall a fantastic suprise and one of the best meals we had in Sardinia. Our waiter was lovely and super attentive, plus a very child friendly environment as well! Absolutely a 5/5 and worth eating at👌

Great location next to the beach with a nice view. Service was nice and food was tasty. But the amount and price of food were overpriced. One mullet (muggini) cost 13.5€ and it's not by weight, just 1 piece and quite small. 1 sepia = 9.5€ after grill becomes really very small... quite visible on the pictures, considering that in the city you can buy 1 mullet for 3€... So you pay more for the place rather than for the food. Prices in the end of July, maybe out of high season it's better...🤷🏻‍♀️

The staff was a bit arrogant. No printed menus, dishes were written on a board with prices, only in Italian. The waiter poorly translated the dishes, so we didn't really know what we were ordering. The tuna steak was very bad and tasteless, the squid was so so, and the grilled Muggine fish was good but a bit too salty. The pomodoro pasta was not the best (the tomato sauce was not very tasty). The house wine was okay. Value for money: 1.5 out of 5.

Wonderful! Eat here! Seriously nice location, good food, very relaxed atmosphere, fresh fish from the grill. We enjoyed our time here 😁

The staff was really nice, good food and a very nice place to enjoy a great meal. Sorbete de limone was just perfect.

One of the best spots to eat local seafood and enjoy the white beach with pristine waters

Staff is very friendly and helpful. They even had a person dedicated to us that could speak English. The food is amazing and certainly one of the best in the area. I strongly suggest the Antipasti mix for those interested in trying small portions of different Antipasti. The grilled menu is also amazing and location is perfect. Note: Make sure you reserve your spot before Lunch/Dinner in advance, they get full quickly.

Come all the way from Cagliari with the train, you check the site, you check on googlemaps, and then you have to come here to read this sign. 3de world country.

Closed since February 19/24

It is worth for its nuraghic statues/idols, civilization I don't know at all. It was fine, but too few english descriptions, and even descriptions in italian have not been helpful in understanding what i'm looking at. And overprized.

Eye opener for my 12 years old boy, he loves archeology and history

Very interesting. Well presented. Helpful staff.

Helpful docent and quite nice for tiny museum

Simple museum on regional archeology

very small local art work from various artists, loved it. its not a big place so will be done in 30mins

(Translated by Google) Wonderful experience thanks to the two guides for explaining to us in detail all the details of Carlo Contini's life (Original) Bellissima esperienza grazie alle due guide x averci spiegato dettagliatamente tutti i particolari della vita di Carlo Contini

(Translated by Google) Ideal environment for studying, the internet connection can certainly be improved.. (Original) Ambiente ideale per lo studio, la connessione a internet sicuramente migliorabile..

(Translated by Google) Beautiful interesting space full of history and art. (Original) Bellissimo spazio interessante ricco di storia e arte.

(Translated by Google) Very profound spiritual experience (Original) Esperienza spirituale molto profonda

(Translated by Google) The art gallery would need urgent restoration given the state of decay it is in (rising damp which has caused saline efflorescence and an intense musty smell). Too high a temperature inside will sooner or later cause serious damage to the works. It's a shame because some works are truly worth it. (Original) La pinacoteca avrebbe necessità di un urgente restauro visto lo stato di degrado in cui versa ( umidità di risalita che hanno causato efflorescenze saline e un intenso odore di muffa). Temperatura troppo elevata all'interno ciò prima o poi causerà seri danni alle opere. Peccato perché alcune opere meritano veramente.

(Translated by Google) Always very varied initiatives, all interesting; valuable art exhibitions, linked to the territory and otherwise; conferences on various well-thought-out topics...in short, an excellent place to spend pleasant evenings! And in the center, easily accessible! (Original) Iniziative sempre molto varie, tutte interessanti; mostre d'arte pregevoli, legate al territorio e non; convegni su diversi temi molto curati...insomma un ottimo luogo in cui trascorrere piacevoli serate! Ed in centro, facilmente raggiungibile!

(Translated by Google) In a few months the Gothic part already in evidence will be enriched by a new and small square. The old structures of the former military district will be partially revised and we Oristano residents will admire a new and unprecedented space returned to tourist use. (Original) Tra qualche mese la parte gotica già in evidenza verrà arricchita da una nuova e piccola piazza. Le vecchie strutture dell'ex distretto militare verranno parzialmente riviste e noi oristanesi ammireremo un nuovo ed inedito spazio restituito alla fruizione turistica.

Pleasant church in the centre of Oristano. It is officiated by Franciscan monks who have lived in the adjacent monastery since 1253.

(Translated by Google) Adjacent to the Church of San Francesco it houses the Franciscan fathers. The convent of San Francesco mentioned in the will of the judge of Arborea Ugone II in 1335. The building witnessed important historical moments in the political and religious life of the Giudicato of Arborea: in fact, the highest authorities of the friars used to meet in the refectory of the friars Kingdom of Arborea, and in the same hall the peace treaty was signed in 1388 between Eleonora and the Catalan-Aragonese king John I the Soccer player. Unfortunately, the vast complex, after almost six centuries, lost cohesion and consistency and disappeared almost entirely with the complete transformation, due to the new construction between 1835 and 1838. The famous crucifix, known as the Nicodemus crucifix, is placed in a particular place in the church. It is a polychrome sculpture believed to be mainly from the Valencian school and certainly inspired by the Rhine. The crucifix is ​​ascribed to the tragic and torn type and of the most heartbreaking agony, which the nascent German Expressionism also spread in Spain. Venerated on September 14th for the festival and fair on the occasion of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the crucifix can be dated to the first half of the 1300s, perhaps brought to Oristano from Tuscany. At the beginning of the 19th century the Gothic church threatened to collapse and in 1834 it was completely rebuilt. The task of carrying out the work was given to the Cagliari-born architect Gaetano Cima who, in reconstructing it, used the neo-classical style and was inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, building a pronaos with 4 columns on the outside and on the inside, as well to the main altar and a small semicircular choir, 4 high chapels and 2 false and low chapels. On 22 May 1855, as a result of the "law of suppression" of religious orders, part of the convent and its furnishings were confiscated by the State Property Office. The monastery, on 24 August 1866, was occupied by the Military District and the adjacent garden was given as a free concession to the religious people who continued to officiate at the church, but living in private homes. In January 1875 the Franciscans redeemed the small infirmary of the convent and settled there. They still remain in the convent church today: The crucifix of Nicodemus; A marble statue of the Holy Bishop Basilio (a work by Nino Pisano from the 14th century); An altarpiece from the retable by Pietro Cavaro (Saint Francis receiving the stigmata); A silver processional cross (from the Oristano workshop of 1300, with Sienese influences); A reliquary (from an Oristano workshop from 1456); Parts of an altarpiece (dated 1602) by Bartolomeo Castagnola from Castelfranco Veneto; Other panels are exhibited in the Antiqvarivm Arborense Museum of Oristano and in the National Art Gallery of Cagliari. (Original) Adiacente alla Chiesa di San Francesco ospita i padri Francescani. Il convento di San Francesco citato nel testamento del giudice d'Arborea Ugone II del 1335. L'edificio fu testimone di importanti momenti storici della vita politica e religiosa del giudicato d'Arborea: nel refettorio dei frati erano infatti solite riunirsi le massime autorità del regno arborense, e nella stessa aula venne firmato il trattato di pace nel 1388 tra Eleonora e il re catalano-aragonese Giovanni I il Cacciatore. Purtroppo il vasto complesso, dopo quasi sei secoli, perdette coesione e consistenza e scomparve quasi interamente con la trasformazione completa, dovuta alla nuova costruzione tra il 1835 e il 1838. Nella chiesa trova collocazione particolare il celebre crocefisso, detto di Nicodemo, scultura policroma, creduta in prevalenza di scuola valenzana e di sicura ispirazione renana. Il crocefisso s'ascrive al tipo tragico e dilaniato e della più straziata agonia, che il nascente espressionismo tedesco diffuse anche in Spagna. Venerato il 14 settembre per la sagra e la fiera in occasione dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce, il crocefisso può essere datato alla prima metà del 1300, forse portato ad Oristano dalla Toscana. All'inizio dell'800 la chiesa gotica minacciava il crollo e nel 1834 fu completamente ricostruita. L'incarico di eseguire l'opera fu dato all'architetto cagliaritano Gaetano Cima che, nel ricostruirla, utilizzò lo stile neo-classico e si ispirò al Pantheon di Roma, costruendo all'esterno un pronao con 4 colonne e all'interno, oltre all'altare maggiore e a un piccolo coro semicircolare, 4 cappelle alte e 2 cappelle finte e basse. Il 22 maggio 1855, per effetto della “legge di soppressione” degli ordini religiosi, parte del convento e dei suoi arredi furono incamerati dal Demanio. Il monastero, il 24 agosto 1866, fu occupato dal Distretto Militare e l'orto adiacente fu dato in concessione gratuita ai religiosi che continuarono a officiare la chiesa, ma vivendo in case private. Nel gennaio 1875 i francescani riscattarono la piccola infermeria del convento e vi si stabilirono. Restano ancora oggi nella chiesa del convento: Il crocefisso di Nicodemo;Una statua di marmo del Santo Vescovo Basilio (opera di Nino Pisano del XIV secolo);Una pala del retablo di Pietro Cavaro (San Francesco che riceve le stimmate);Una croce processionale d'argento (di bottega oristanese del 1300, con influssi senesi);Un reliquiario (di bottega oristanese del 1456);Parti di un retablo (datato 1602) di Bartolomeo Castagnola da Castelfranco Veneto;Altre tavole sono esposte nel Museo Antiqvarivm Arborense di Oristano e nella Pinacoteca Nazionale di Cagliari.

(Translated by Google) Closed during our visit (Original) Fermée lors de notre passage

(Translated by Google) Excellent hospitality from Father Zibi, a Polish Franciscan. A retreat house for youth groups, families, couples, and groups of friends. Large meeting rooms. Very well-equipped kitchen, both with a cook and self-catering. Ample, private parking. Although located in the center of Oristano, it is convenient to many services. (Original) Accoglienza ottima di Padre Zibi, francescano Polacco. Casa per ritiro spirituale per gruppi giovani, famiglie, convivenze, scuot. Ampi saloni per incontri. Cucina molto ben attrezzata sia con cuoca che in autogestione. Parcheggio ampio e riservato. Sebbene in centro Oristano, comodo per tanti servizi

(Translated by Google) The church of S. Francesco is annexed to the convent of the Minor Conventuals in the historic center of Oristano; its urban location infra moenia highlights its historical role as the fulcrum of political-cultural life town, a short distance from the cathedral of S. Maria Assunta and the headquarters of the highest authorities of Oristano. At the beginning of the nineteenth century the monumental complex was in an advanced state of decay; the church in 1835 was demolished and (the dome of the building erected between 1836 and 1838 based on a design by Antonio Cano collapsed) rebuilt between 1841 and 1847 under the direction of the architect Gaetano Cima in the canonical forms of Purist classicism. The lower left portion of the façade survives of the ancient church (northwest, m 8.63), in medium-sized trachyte and limestone ashlars; the Franciscan community of Oristano, still active, maintains part of the ancient monastic building and has undertaken an action to recover the structures currently incorporated into the Military District. In the last century it was tradition that the church belonged in origin of a monastery of the Basilian Order; The reliquary with the supposed skull of St. is kept in the Treasury. Basilio, Byzantine silver from the 4th century reworked in the 15th century in an Oristano workshop. They belonged with all probability to the liturgical endowment of S. Francesco some of the codices kept in the cathedral, in particularly the antiphonary and responsorial with Gregorian chant, attributable to the third quarter of the 13th century, with 23 illuminated initials, one of which depicts the saint from Assisi. The establishment of the Franciscan community a Oristano occurred within 1253, but it seems we can ascribe only a few to the first half of the 13th century. wall structures included in the convent building, in particular the section of the two-tone rows of facing trachyte and sandstone, where a single-lancet window opens with an ogival arch with a double conch. In the last quarter of the portal of the cloister dates back to the century, with its pointed arch and diamond-pointed eyebrows, and the other lights recently reported in sight; open in the façade of the monastery towards the cathedral, they are remarkably wide and have a semicircular rib with a large inclined display. Same location chronological order is appropriate for the surviving façade piece, of accentuated Gothic typology. The hoof has a shoe molded; along the edge of the corner pillar there is a small column with a capital with phytomorphic decoration like those of the corner pilasters. The beam columns rest on the plinth, which determined the tripartition into mirrors, of which the left one is visible externally (where traces of the statue there remain stood out) and the middle one, in which the portal opened and was then blocked. Each mirror is concluded by an arch splayed ogival with Gothic mouldings. The left arch is capped at the top by a gabled frame, that one right with an ogival eyebrow, also richly decorated with phytomorphic motifs. (Sardinia Culture) (Original) La chiesa di S. Francesco è annessa al convento dei Minori conventuali in pieno centro storico di Oristano; la sua collocazione urbanistica infra moenia ne evidenzia il ruolo storico di fulcro della vita politico-culturale cittadina, a breve distanza dalla cattedrale di S. Maria assunta e dalle sedi delle massime autorità oristanesi. Agli inizi dell’Ottocento il complesso monumentale versava in stato di avanzato degrado; nel 1835 la chiesa fu abbattuta e (crollata la cupola dell’edificio eretto tra il 1836 e il 1838 su progetto di Antonio Cano) ricostruita tra il 1841 e il 1847 sotto la direzione dell’architetto Gaetano Cima in forme canoniche del Classicismo purista. Dell’antica chiesa sopravvive la porzione inferiore sinistra della facciata (a nordovest, m 8,63), in conci di trachite e calcare di media pezzatura; la comunità francescana di Oristano, ancora attiva, mantiene parte dell’antico edificio monastico e ha intrapreso un’azione di recupero delle strutture attualmente inglobate nel Distretto militare. Nel secolo scorso era tradizione che la chiesa appartenesse in origine a un cenobio dell’Ordine basiliano; nel Tesoro è custodito il reliquiario con il teschio supposto di S. Basilio, argento bizantino del IV secolo rimaneggiato nel XV in una bottega oristanese. Appartenevano con ogni probabilità alla dotazione liturgica del S. Francesco alcuni dei codici custoditi nella cattedrale, in particolare l’antifonario e responsoriale con canto gregoriano, ascrivibile al terzo quarto del XIII secolo, con 23 iniziali miniate, una delle quali raffigurante il santo assisiate. L’istituzione della comunità francescana a Oristano avvenne entro il 1253, ma alla prima metà del XIII secolo sembra di poter ascrivere soltanto alcune strutture murarie incluse nell’edificio conventuale, in particolare il tratto di paramento a filari bicromi in trachite e arenaria, dove si apre una monofora con centina ogivale a doppio strombo. All’ultimo quarto del secolo vanno riferiti il portale del chiostro, con mostra archiacuta sopraccigliata a punte di diamante, e le altre luci recentemente riportate in vista; aperte nel prospetto del monastero verso la cattedrale, sono notevolmente larghe e hanno centina semicircolare con ampia mostra inclinata. Stessa collocazione cronologica conviene al brano di facciata superstite, di accentuata tipologia gotica. Lo zoccolo ha scarpa modanata; lungo lo spigolo del pilastro angolare è inalveolata una colonnina con capitello a decoro fitomorfo come quelli delle paraste d’angolo. Sullo zoccolo poggiano le colonnine a fascio, che determinavano la tripartizione in specchi, di cui sono visibili esternamente quello sinistro (dove resta traccia della statua che vi campeggiava) e quello mediano, in cui si apriva il portale poi tamponato. Ogni specchio è concluso da arcata ogivale strombata con modanature gotiche. L’arcata sinistra è ribattuta in alto da cornice timpanata, quella destra da sopracciglio ogivale, anch’esso riccamente istoriato a motivi fitomorfi. (Sardegna Cultura)

(Translated by Google) Quite ok (Original) Ganz ok

We came in without a prior booking. We were curious to try some of their wines. Alberto gave us a small tasting. He was very knowledgeable and generous with his time. We ended up buying two bottles of what he let us try. Thank you!

Cantina Contini was one of the highlights of our time in Sardinia. We booked a technical tour and were welcomed by Andrea, their brand ambassador, who was polished, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing the estate’s history. Founded in 1898, Contini is proud of being Sardinia’s first winery, and that heritage really shows. The tour itself was unforgettable. Andrea slid open a hidden wall to reveal the barrel room, rows of old casks stacked high, one with a glass end so you could see the flor yeast floating on the surface. Down a narrow stairway we entered the bottle library, packed floor to ceiling with vintages dating back to the 1960s. It felt like stepping into a living archive of Sardinian wine. The tasting was equally impressive. We tried a range of wines from bright blends and delicate rosés to powerful reds, but the star was Vernaccia di Oristano, made in a solera-style system that blends current vintages with wines going back generations. Complex, nutty, and sherry-like, it was unlike anything else we tasted on the island. The 1991 Vernaccia was especially memorable: amber, bone dry, with aromas of walnut, caramel, and dried fig. Truly a “meditation wine.” The wines were served with generous plates of pecorino, cured meats, olives, and pane carasau, making the experience even more authentic. Everything about the visit felt genuine, steeped in tradition, yet welcoming and approachable. If you are in Oristano or anywhere nearby, a visit to Cantina Contini is a must. The combination of history, unique wines, and heartfelt hospitality made it an experience we will never forget.

We had a wonderful tasting and tour of this historical winery thanks to our host Carla. She was very attentive in answering our questions, guiding us through the wines and introducing us to the art collaborations behind. Highly recommend!

We had today a very warm welcome and a wonderful introduction with tasting of their excellent wines and grappas. It was a generous and very professional wine tasting, an experience that we would love to repeat next time we come around, and we definitely will! The kindness of the personnel was astonishing, just a wonderful experience in wine exploration! !!!

We had an incredible experience tasting wine today; the lady that served us had a true passion for Sardinian wine and took the time to explain what makes Sardinian wines different. She was also able to give us insights into other local places to visit. A must visit!

OMG Erica so made our visit to this World class winery that much more special! It was an especially hot afternoon on our visit. We had earlier spent the late morning and early afternoon walking around the ancient site of nearby Tharros. We were a little shabby and sweaty when we arrived at the world famous Contini. She greeted us warmly and proceeded to provide a marvelous, actually unbelievable, experience. Besides being able to taste anything the winery had to offer, she showed us behind the scenes, beyond the tasting area, into the production line, the barrel room, introducing us to Mauro ( part of the fourth generation family ownership ). I had read on their website that the cellars we're closed for renovations since last November. Was told they plan to reopen sometime in July. This visit was better than dreamt and we went thinking going in we were actually going to encounter a scaled back experience. Thank You so so much Erica. Actually got a little tear in my eye while writing that last sentence. Yes excellent wines were expected, but oh my.

We had an amazing guided tour & tasting with Erika who explained everything around the grapes, production and end results. Thanks so much for the great experience, we love the wine!

The tower is surprisingly small on the inside and hardly seems worth the €4 entry fee as there is nothing inside and the views are just as good from the base of the tower.

Picturesque view! Perfect spot to watch the sunset — absolutely beautiful and surprisingly quiet (at least in October)

We were advised at the ticket office of Tharros to visit the Spanish watchtower first as that was shutting for siesta soon. The observation deck has its own ticket so you need to get that from the site as well, not the tower itself. We marched up the hill, chatted to Marco, the guy inside and then climbed to the roof for views. It was a stunning location on a peninsula and you can see why it was positioned there to warn as soon as raiders approached.

To go up to the tower is 4€, which I didn't want to pay because it's too much for what you actually see. You can perfectly enjoy the viewpoint from the mount. It is totally worth it to go and see the surroundings of the tower. You can also relax for a moment and swim in the beach. It is really appealing!

Nice spot for a hike with a very good view

View is incredibly amazing. Also not all the Spanish towers in Sardinia are open to public as it is this one, it is always nice to have a chance to go inside.

Amazing views of several beaches and Tharros

The pizza is very small and the price is too high, we order one beer and later we found out that they charge is 3 beer. They do as they are very luxery place, and ok tgey have pizza with RAW shrimps and seaweed pizzabodem , very original. There are better pizza places in Torre Grande! Never more

Good, fast service, great pizza.

Seems to be eternally closed and there is no indication saying why or for how long. We wasted time going there twice. Don’t bother coming.

Terrible service. Bad mood waiters. Zero engagement to the customers. High prices.

Super restaurant. I never had a better pizza in my life.

Very good pizzas and desserts.

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WOW that was good! I am a vegetarian and usually have to sit through a whole meal with my family waiting for hours for a slice of aubergine and maybe a courgette. This was the opposite. The vegetarian food was delicious, abundant and creative. Some of my family ate meat and fish and they loved their meal as well Everything was fresh and well cooked. We waited quite a bit between courses but you can expect that when a restaurant is full and everything is made with care. I had a wonderful experience and would definitely go back!! The staff was very nice to my mum, who was reduced mobility, and to my children. I would highly recommend it .

Excellent, thank you very much. Accommodated us with our toddler, you can book via whatsup. Super kind hosts. Plenty of food and all local delicious dishes. I we had time to come back - one day!

This place is absolutely amazing and such a unique experience. You must ring doorbell to get in. Family oriented, with the matriarch cooking up old school, fresh, seasonal dishes typical of Sardinia. A kind of secret hidden gem that the locals seem to know about. Type of place that you hope will be around forever. Everything is served family style, at your own table… come hungry. wine list is primarily from the local winery; Contini. Would recommend if you are in Cabras

This was by far our best food experience in Sardinia 🫶🏼❤️ nice people, wonderful location and tasty soul food 🥹

Absolutely enjoyable visit with local gastronomic delights. Restaurant at first seems closed but there is a buzzer to the left side. Advanced booking by phone or WhatsApp is recommended as the place is fully booked most of the time. Starter comprised of superfresh seafood bites and dishes. Amazingly delicious. We ordered the white house wine which is superb and combines well with the fish and fruits de mer. After this, pasta di Semola with seafood gems. Superfresh and excellent but could be a bit spicy for some. We loved it. Perfectly cooked sea bream to make the Cabras Lake dining experience lodge in your memory forever. The fixed menu finished off with a tasty home made orange ice cake. Service is kind, fast and professional. Pricing is top notch considering the quality and perfect preparation of the servings. Highly recommended as far as we are concerned. Unforgettable.

One of my favourite restaurants! The food is fantastic, the ingredients are the freshest you can have, and the staff is so friendly. It makes me feel at home. I love this place. ❤️

I went just for dinner following some friends recommendation, what a dinner!!! One of Of the best seafood I ever had. 30euros per person with wine - better to call Pinuccia before

Visited this place recently after recommendations from the locals in Oristano. The food was incredible at this restaurant. The service was okay but little slow. However, in fairness the staff were very busy. I would recommend this place.

Excellent service. The food and wine were perfect for celebrating our 31st anniversary. Be sure to ask about the fish of the day.

It was a disappointing visit. We were only given one menu card, so it took us a long time to translate. There weren't enough napkins on the table available. We waited a long time for the dishes. No olive oil was served. The staff was not interested in whether we liked the dishes.

Very Nice restaurant. it has a chic, luxury vibes compared to other restaurants in Oristano. It has a beautiful garden behind which makes atmosphere better. I ordered a piece of steak and I was giant, cost only 20€! For this piece, it was quite cheap. I had also a salad, which came with fancy balsamic bottle and olive oil. I usually don’t eat salad outside but in this place , they carefully selected the salad leaves and they were super clean and fresh! Try this restaurant with your eyes closed ;)

Amazing place…. Amazing oysters…Amazing cuisine… ambiance 5 stars. 2 years in a Row that I come. Always on top ! Grazie Coco e Dessi

We were here for lunch. The food is delicious, service is friendly and prompt. Highly recommended, but for dinner I would recommend to reserve

It was a great experience for us. Awesome food, I highly recommend the spaghetti with lobster for 2 persons.