The journey along the west coast of Sardinia, which began in Torre del Porticciolo, ends with a visit to the mining town of Iglesias. After an early start from Cala Domestica, the glistening sun increasingly heats up the barren land. Fortunately, colourful parasols hung over the alleys in the old town’s pedestrian zone protect passers-by from the burning midday sun. They also cast an interesting graphic shadow pattern on the granite-paved ground. Read more
Cala Domestica is a fantastic bay with turquoise water, set in a barren, mountainous, and earthy-coloured landscape in south-western Sardinia. Once rich in mineral resources, this region is now home to the remains of numerous mines and mining facilities: Masua, Buggerru, Piscinas/Ingurtosu, Montevecchio, and many more. The coast here is rocky and rugged, with inviting bays and beautiful sandy beaches nestled in between, perfect for swimming. Read more
The southwest of Sardinia was shaped by mining for centuries. In Piscinas, in the middle of the dune landscape of the Costa Verde, there used to be a loading station for shipping ores. In the mountains near Ingurtosu, mineral resources such as lead or zinc were extracted from the mines at the Miniera di Naracauli, washed and transported to the sea by a narrow-gauge railway. Read more
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