Discover the landscape of Iglesiente, one of most ancient places in Sardinia with a mountain system that was formed some 560 million years ago. Visit the breathtaking areas of Nebida, Masua, and Porto Flavia, famous for their mining past.

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Duration 4.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese
Pickup included: Hotels in 20km radius of Cagliari.
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

See the wild Iglesiente landscape rich in archaeological sites
Visit Porto Flavia and go inside the 600-meter-long mine
See the Geological and Mining Park of Sardinia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Marvel at the stunning coast of Nebida and the beautiful Masua Sea

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Travel from Cagliari to Iglesiente, one of the oldest historical areas in Sardinia with a wild landscape famous for its mining history. Discover the Porto Flavia mine, an extraordinary monument of industrial archaeology overlooking an incredible coastline with a breathtaking vista of the Masua Sea. Built in 1924, Port Flavia is an incredible work of engineering suspended between sky and sea that made it possible to load minerals directly onto the ships. Walk through the 600-meter-long tunnel and discover the history of the mine that remained functional up until the 1960s. Next, see the Parco Geominerario della Sardegna (Geological and Mining Park of Sardinia), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. After the visit, enjoy a little stop to see the incredible coast of Nebida, walking through the panoramic street in front of the Laveria Lamarmora mineral washing plant before returning to Cagliari.

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Hotel pickup and drop-off within a 20 km radius of Cagliari
Expert tour guide
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Great tour with spectacular views of the coastline. Visiting the mines is an interesting addition to your usual Sardinia experience. Franco is going an exceptional guide which can give you many insights into the rich history of Sardinia.

August 10, 2022

From Cagliari: Porto Flavia Mine and Natural Beauty Tour

From Cagliari: Porto Flavia Mine and Natural Beauty Tour

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