Grotta dei Colombi, Cagliari

National GeographicJul 22

This overlooked corner of Sardinia is made for family holidays

At the port, Marina Piccola, E-Boats Sardinia rents out self-drive vessels that are ideal for exploring the surrounding coast — swim secret beaches and sea caves such as Grotta dei Colombi. The Saint ...

sea cave to explore by boat

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Quartiere CastelloNeighborhoodwalled neighborhood to wander around
FramentoRestaurantbargain pizza, €8.50 for a margherita
Marina PiccolaNeighborhoodport area
E-Boats SardiniaPlacerents self-drive vessels for exploring coast
Grotta dei ColombiSightsea cave to explore by boat
Elsewhere
Nora Archaeological ParkSightPula, Italyhas a Roman theatre and mosaiced bath complex
Su GiudeuSightPula, Italylong sweep of sand with an off-shore island
TuerreddaSightPula, Italyhas the best beach club with varied lunch menu
Forte VillageHotelPula, Italyresort on Santa Margherita di Pula sands
Santa Margherita di PulaNeighborhoodPula, Italylocation of Forte Village resort
Su Nuraxi di BaruminiSightBarumini, ItalyUnesco-listed Bronze Age tower site
Is PerdasRestaurantBarumini, Italyagriturismo with replica nuraghe and infinity pool

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This overlooked corner of Sardinia is made for family holidays