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At the gates of Cagliari, the Conti Vecchi salt pans are an immense natural area and an industrial archaeology site. Salt, nicknamed "white gold", has been extracted here for decades and this place, owned by Conti Vecchi, is now enhanced by the Fondo Ambiente Italiano. To visit them, here is the dedicated page on the FAI website: https://fondoambiente.it/luoghi/saline-conti-vecchi/visita.

Beautiful cycle path next to the sea

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Poetto Beach in Cagliari is a sun-kissed paradise stretching along the coastline, offering a perfect escape for locals and tourists alike. 🏖️ With its golden sands and sparkling turquoise waters, it's a haven for relaxation and recreation. 🌊 Whether you're lounging under a colorful umbrella, indulging in watersports, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, Poetto Beach provides endless opportunities for enjoyment and rejuvenation. 🌞 And when hunger strikes, beachside cafes and bars offer refreshing drinks and delicious snacks with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. 🍹🌴 Poetto Beach truly epitomizes the beauty and allure of coastal living in Cagliari.

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The white mountains shine in the sun, separated by the green of the Mediterranean scrub and the pink pools, which reflect the color of the flamingos that nest there undisturbed: this is the evocative landscape of the Contevecchi salt pans, where for almost a century man and nature have coexisted in harmony. The modern plants, still in operation, coexist with the memory told by the factories and machinery of a bygone era. Here the activity has never stopped, resisting wars and industrial crises from 1931 until today. It is impressive and beautiful to observe the salt mountains which sometimes seem incredibly high.

The small Capoterra pond constitutes a part of the larger wetland of the Santa Gilla pond (or also called the Cagliari pond), which extends over 3,000 hectares. This area is the wildest of the wetland, offering the opportunity to observe numerous birds, especially pink flamingos.

The Church of Santa Lucia is a small rural church (located on the Capoterra-Santadi provincial road). The structure is located near Sulcis Park, just a few kilometers from the WWF Monte Arcosu Nature Reserve and the Gutturu Mannu State Forest. Thanks to this privileged location, completely immersed in the beauty of the Sardinian landscape, it has always been a popular destination for out-of-town excursions organized by the residents of neighboring towns such as Uta, Capoterra, Assemini, Elmas and Cagliari. The original church was further forward than the current one and consisted of rough bricks and a loggia. Unfortunately, poor maintenance due to the progressive removal of these rural areas caused the church to fall into disrepair and as early as 1965 it was decided to proceed with the construction of the current one (inaugurated two years later). The foundations were dug by hand, the labor was free and the tiles were donated by a local company: the facade was built of cement bricks plastered on the outside, giving it an overall modest and sober appearance, typical of small rural communities. But it is only on August 20th of each year that the church of Santa Lucia shines again in all its splendour: on this day there are actually three days of celebration in which the population pays homage to the saint, with parties, sounds, dances and parades of the best Sardinian folk tradition. Source: https://monumentiaperti.com/it/monumenti/chiesa-di-santa-lucia-11/