Cagliari

Italy

Things to do in Cagliari:

View the Gallery Harbour

Cagliari Restaurants

Cheap (42)

La Kasbah

Fast food, but not as you know it - try one of the delicious pizzas or great Arabic dishes. read more
Affordable (41)

L'Infinito

A friendly trattoria with some of the freshest fish and seafood around. For those craving a succulent steak or other carnivorous treat, there are plenty of those on the menu, too. The plates come... read more
Good quality (34)

Nuovo Saint Pierre

This teeny restaurant is a gastronomic dream. Dine on abundant starters and then order some fresh-off-the-boat grilled fish. Finish with a traditional Sardinian Mirto liqueur. read more

Cagliari Nightlife

Chilled (38)

Caff� Dell'Elfo

A trendy little caf� right at the bottom of the impressive Santa Chiara steps - the perfect coffee stop when you need a break from afternoon shopping. read more
Live Music (36)

Caff� De Curtis

An elegant coffee bar that frequently hosts DJs and acoustic concerts performed by local singer-songwriters on Friday and Saturday nights. read more
Clubbing (48)

JKO

A sparkling new disco where you can party in style against a luxurious backdrop of columns and murals. Come here to see and be seen - this is definitely one of the hippest places�in Cagliari. read more

This Month in Cagliari (March):

By Dario Henke

Shopping: Throughout spring you can buy some of the island's finest citrus fruits, including tangy oranges and bitter lemons, direct from the producers in Muravera. Not only will you get great deals, you'll be helping the local farmers, too.

Sightseeing: During the last week of March, Easter celebrations start with a bang, with chants, masses and almost daily processions meandering through the ancient parts of Cagliari, in a build-up to the main events in April. Check with local churches for details.

Key areas: Stop at one of the many caf�s under the arcade in central Via Roma for an espresso and a spot of people-watching - a perfect retreat from the sun and the sounds of the city.

Day trips: Piscina Irgas, one of Sardinia's highest waterfalls, is a breathtaking sight in itself, but it is also surrounded by a magnificent mountain landscape, ideal for hiking. The walk up to the waterfall starts near Villacidro, one hour by car from Cagliari.

Cagliari Trivia

March: Winds from the Sahara desert often leave a coating of "blood rain" over the cars and streets of Sardinia. Although this sounds dramatic, it's actually just sand from the desert!
February: Sardinia's Gola su Gorropu gorge is Europe's deepest, and it's only an hour-and-a-half away from Cagliari.
January: Italy's own Sugar Loaf - the magnificent Pan di Zucchero, off the coast of Nebida - is 133m high, and Europe's tallest rock.