Sarcidano
in Central Sardinia

Lesser known than neighbouring Barbagia and Marmilla, Sarcidano is full of ancient nuragic sites and dramatic waterfalls. Make time for Parco Aymerich in Laconi, a lush green park dotted with streams, rocky outcrops and waterfalls, before heading to Cascata di Lequarci for a swim beneath one of the area’s most impressive falls.

how long to go for

a long weekend

when to go

september, october, november, may, april, june

holidays

Liberation Day, Republic Day, Sa Die De Sa Sardigna

how to get there

Drive from Cagliari or Oristano for about 1–1.5 hour

how to get around

by car

nice to know

Water is a surprisingly big part of this corner of Sardinia. Around Laconi, the landscape is full of streams, springs, pools and waterfalls – quite a contrast to the dry, scrubby image people often have of Sardinia

local language

Italian, Sardinian

currency

euro

in an emergency

call 112
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