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Now let the city. Hello, my name is Claudia. I was born and raised in Sardinia and I still call it home. I am the mastermind behind the Strictly Sardinia Travel Blog and now the Strictly Sardinia Podcast where each week I bring you the best Sardinia has to offer and share my most useful tips that will help you plan a memorable trip to my wonderful island. In the last episode, I told everything you needed to know about the use of cash or card in Sardinia. This week, let's keep it a bit more fun and travel and I will share with you the best hidden gems in Caliari. Let me stress that you will find a more detailed version of today's episode on my blog, strictly sardina.com as always, let me remind you that you will find the link to my blog post in today's episode description, so don't forget to read that for more information. Now let's talk about the hidden gems of Cagliari. As a local, I can reassure you that Cagliari never gets the swarms of tourists that can be seen in other more famous cities in Italy such as Rome, Florence or Venice. You can visit knowing that you don't need to look for Callieri hidden gems to escape the crowds and that your experience will see Very much be an authentic one in a city that has retained all of its local charm. Regardless of that, you may have a knack for places that are a bit lesser known and that tourists hardly visit. Perhaps you'd like to discover some of the hidden gems of Caliari. That's what I'm here for. Now let's discover the best places in Cagliari that not many people, not many tourists ever visit. Number one Necropolis is one of the most famous necropolises in Sardinia. The name comes from the word tuvu which means small hole. The area where it is located was used as a burial ground by the Carthaginians until the third century B.C. and with the Roman conqueror of Sardinia. The necropolis was then used by the Romans. There are various kinds of tombs in Tuvigido. The most common ones are the pozzetto tombs that were dug into the rock to create a small well gives access to the burial chambers. There are pozzetti so well tombs of between 3 and 11 meters deep. They have a lateral recess and stone slabs that were used to prevent looters from accessing the belongings the dead were buried with. And they were used for burials on this site dug in the rock creating a small well that acted as an access to the burial chamber. Tuvigu is open every day. It is free to access. It's open for very early in the morning till late in the evening. You don't need to go there on a guided tour, but I still recommend it just because you can have a more in depth experience. Then there is the Fortino di Santilnazio. This is probably one of my favorite spots in Cagliari all together. I go whenever I can. I friends whenever they're coming from outside Sardinia. It's a fort whose contraction started in 1792 when the French army tried to conquer Cagliari. And the Savoys who were then ruling Sardinia thought to provide their army with a fort up in one of most prominent hills of the city. The building was never completed and with time the use of the building changed. It first became a shelter and hospital for patients with infectious diseases. And then it was used again for military purposes during World War II. The building is now in ruins. Still remains a fascinating place to visit and one of the best spots in Cagliari to see the sunset. It's free to access. You can visit whenever you want. It's close to Kalamosca beach, one of the most famous beaches in Cagliari. It's an easy hike to get there. Along the walk you can Admire views of Kalamosca beach, the two Spanish watchtowers. One of them is the Torre del Prezemolo and the lighthouse, Villa di Tigeglio. This is a hidden gem in plain sight in the historic center of Cagliari, in the historic district of Stampace. It's been almost completely abandoned. The ruins are a bit in a state of despair. Still, an interesting place to see. It's made up of three houses and a Roman bath in what was an insula, and they were in use between the 1st and the century BC and the 4th century AD. You can still spot columns, beautiful mosaics. It's located in Via Tigello, just off Corso Vittorio Manuela, which is one of the main nightlife hubs in the city. It's currently closed to visitors because, well, they're supposed to be having renovation works, but nobody's working there. You can still peek at it from the outside. So even if you cannot, even if you cannot walk in, it's still quite interesting to see. Next, I want to talk about San Benedetto Market. Now, this is not exactly a hidden gem, meaning that you'll find a lot of people there, lots and lots of locals. I go there for my shopping and they do have occasional tourists. There are many markets in Calgary, but this is the best to buy fresh produce. As of March 2025, the market has been moved from its official location to temporary stalls in the nearby Piazza Nazari. That's because the building is undergoing renovations. If you want an even more local experience, you could visit the smaller Mercato di Viaquira. It's even more local. It's located outside the historic center of Calleri and it's easy to reach by public transport. Next, if you want some gardens or some parks in Cagliari, you should visit the Giardini Publici. It's located between the historic districts of Villanova and Castello and the district of La Vega, which is a lovely district of Cagliari. Of course, I used to live there, so I particularly love it. The Giardini Publici date from the 19th century, built closer to the royal power CAG, which is where now you will find an art gallery, the Galleria Communale Darte, which is a very interesting collection of art, the private collection of Ingra, with some pieces by prominent artists. But back to the gardens. They are not big, but they are pleasant place for a relaxing moment, especially in a hot summer evening. It's one of my favorite childhood places. My dad used to bring me there to play and to meet other Kids, as I said, it's really lovely. Another park that I really like to mention is Monte Urpino. This one is a bit further from the historic center, but still very easy to reach. It's just walking distance from the center. It's located on one of the many hills in the city, much bigger than the Giardini Publici. And the name comes from the word urpino, which in the Sardinian language means small fox. In fact, before the creation of the park, a small colony of now extinct foxes lived in the area. Today it is home to peacocks, swans, geese, tree frogs, turtles and a cat sanctuary. It was once owned by the aristocratic Saint Just family. It's located in an area that was acquired by the city of Cagliari in 1939 and it's a favorite story spots for local people who go there for a walk, for a run, to exercise. I also go there to exercise. Occasionally people go there to walk with, to walk their dogs. You can go to the top of the hill where you can see views off the gulf. The Sella del Diablo, Molentarge's nature park and Poeto Beach. Another spot that we locals particularly love. Marina Piccola. It's located at the bottom of the Devil's Saddle promontory, just at the very beginning of Poeto Beach. It's a very popular spot in the summer, but a nice place to go for breath of fresh air and some nice breeze. Regardless of the season. There's a kiosk where you can stop for a meal or for drinks. Guided kayak tours depart from here to visit the hidden coves behind the Cela del Diabolo. You can visit in the off season and if you look closely, you may even spot dolphins. It's easy to reach from the center of Cagliari by bus. Suziku is another small harbor that it's super easy to reach from the center of Cagliari. It's a favorite spot for locals to watch sunset, to go for a walk anytime, any day of the week. Particularly busy with locals during the weekend. It's at Darsana, located inside Caliaris Harbour. You will find several bars and small restaurants that several bus and small restaurants that you can visit that you can sit for drinks and and lunch or dinner. It's really pleasant. Cimitero di Bonaria. Monumental cemetery of Bonaria. It's one of Cagliari's best kept secrets. Again, easy to reach from the historic center. It's a cemetery may not be as grand as Pere Lachaise in Paris, but it certainly Feels like an art gallery more than a simple cemetery. It dates from the 18th century, consecrated on 28th December 1828, and the first burial there took place on 1st of January 1829. But it stopped being used in 1968. So lately, however, some personalities, such as Cagliari, legendary football player Gigi Riva got buried there recently. Inside, it's an architectural and artistic marvel. Think lavish statues by Sartorio, Cagliari's Michelangelo, literally. And Cima staircase. It's free to access. You should consider visiting on a guided tour just to appreciate all the art there is. To see Santa Recituta crypt, another. Another hidden gem in plain sight. It's located right under the Santa Recituta church in the historic district of St. Pace. It's partially natural, a partially unexcavated ipogeum that during Punic times was used as a quarry. It then became a religious site, first pagan and then Christian. It's found, as I said, under the church. Look inside to visit to see some beautiful. Some beautiful medieval frescoes. I also love visiting the Palazzo Viceregio. It's located in the Casello historic district, which is probably the most touristy district of Cagliari city center. But nobody ever visits. This is dating from the 14th century, when it became the official residency of the Vice King of Sardinia. The building went through several restorations, the most relevant1 in 1730 when the large staircase leading to the noble's apartments was built. The royal family lived here between 1799 and 1815, when Turin, the capital of the kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia, was under Napoleon rule. Today it houses the offices of the province of Cagliari, but it's open to visitors. You can visit for small admission fee that usually includes a guided tour that you should book in advance to admire the beautiful rooms and the art pieces inside. I also want to mention a castle which is easy to reach from Cagliari city center. It's located on top of the San Michele hill of Cagliari and in fact within a park that locals love. I go there for a run when I want to train really hard because it's very hilly. The castle is called Castello di San Miguel. It was built in the 10th century initially as a fort, but in the 14th century it became the private residence of the power powerful Carrots family from Argonne. Once Violante Carrots, the last member of the family, died in 1511. The castle was abandoned. It was used as a hospital in the 17th century and it became a national monument in 1895. But it was used for military purposes between 1930 and 1977. Restoration works started in 1991, which is actually after my first visit, which was in 1986 when I was a child and since 2001. The castle hosts special exhibits and events. There is a small fee to pay. If you're not interested in the exhibit inside, just go there for a walk. See from the outside. It's a beautiful city spot. Finally, I also love visiting the Passeggiata Coperta covered walk of Cagliari. Located within the thick walls of the Bastione di San Remy, One of the most important landmarks in Cagliari. It was first inaugurated in 1902 and used for special events. Served various purposes during its history. For example, it was used as an infirmary During World War I, as a shelter during the bombings of World War II, a school and a shelter for the people who left without a home after the Second World War. You can visit for a small fee. From here you can access the Sperone Gallery, which takes you back to the time the first ramparts of Calri will build. And to protect the city from invasions, it's really easy to find. You just have to walk up the stairs of the Bastione from Piazza Custituzione. Now this brings me to the end of today's episode. But before I share the topic for the next episode, let me remind you that if you ever need more help to plan your trip to Sardinia and more tips, you can book a one hour travel consultation with me. I'll drop the link for that in the episode description, so make sure to read that. And of course, there's my blog, strictly sardinia.com that has even more check tips to plan your trip. Next week I'll be talking about what you need to know to rent a car in Sardinia. Finally, if you like my podcast, share with your friends who are visiting Sardinia. Give it a five star rating, give it a good review, and until next week, goodbye.