Cagliari

Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, in the Mediterranean Sea.

Cagliari is a good example of a modern, thriving city with fine examples of it's varied history.

There are many places to visit including the Roman amphitheatre, National Archaeological Museum, the Botanic Garden and the Necropolis.

Poetto, a vast and pretty beach is 5km west of the city, popular with locals as well as visitors.

Shopping opportunities can be found on the traffic free Via Manno and Via Garibaldi and Arcaded Via Roma, which has a choice of smart shops and department stores. Souvenirs include table linen, lace, ceramics, leatherwork and filigree jewellery.

Seafood, roasted suckling pig, braised wild boar and lamb are a few examples which may be featured on menus in Sardinia.

Cagliari's main port is near Piazza Matteotti, which houses the Sardinian tourist office. A maze of streets off the square leads to the waterfront (Marina), with lot of restaurants and churches including Chiesa di Sant'Eulalia.

The bus station and taxis are available from Piazza Matteotti.

Some cruise lines offer a shuttle to the port gate, otherwise it's a 10 minute walk. There are lots of up and downhill walking so comfortable shoes are a must.