Turquoise waves lap wild coastlines while cobalt-blue waters crash into mining cliffs. In the far southwest Sulcis-Iglesiente region of Italy’s island of Sardinia, wild nature and unspoiled landscapes fascinate and entice exploration. But the sun-painted sea, open sky, and Mediterranean maquise-embellished earth aren’t all that intrigue. The fascinating archaeological finds are also an attraction not to be missed.
Begin in Sant'Antioco, the largest island off the coast of southern Sardinia, connected by an artificial isthmus thought to be built by the Carthaginians and completed by the Romans. The Ferruccio Barreca Archaeological Museum provides a thorough history of ancient seaside civilizations—from Phoenician and Punic origins extending into the Roman era in Sulky, Italy’s most ancient city.
