Walking Biodiversely in Sardinia

The pathof Sant’Antioco is a pilgrimage and slow-tourism route that crosses the Sulcis-Iglesiente area in southwestern Sardinia. The itinerary starts from Iglesias, a historic mining town, and develops through hills, countryside, and natural landscapes until it reaches the coast and the island of Sant’Antioco, which is connected to the mainland by an isthmus.

Once on the island, the route continues along a circular path that allows visitors to explore coastal landscapes, salt flats, cliffs, and small towns linked to maritime traditions. Along the way, travelers encounter Phoenician-Punic archaeological remains and important Christian places of worship, including the basilica and the catacombs dedicated to Saint Antioco.

The route combines a spiritual dimension, historical heritage, and Mediterranean landscapes, offering a slow-travel experience that reveals the culture, traditions, and identity of the Sulcis region.

The pathof Sant’Antioco is a pilgrimage and slow-tourism route that crosses the Sulcis-Iglesiente area in southwestern Sardinia. The itinerary starts from Iglesias, a historic mining town, and develops through hills, countryside, and natural landscapes until it reaches the coast and the island of Sant’Antioco, which is connected to the mainland by an isthmus.

Once on the island, the route continues along a circular path that allows visitors to explore coastal landscapes, salt flats, cliffs, and small towns linked to maritime traditions. Along the way, travelers encounter Phoenician-Punic archaeological remains and important Christian places of worship, including the basilica and the catacombs dedicated to Saint Antioco.

The route combines a spiritual dimension, historical heritage, and Mediterranean landscapes, offering a slow-travel experience that reveals the culture, traditions, and identity of the Sulcis region.

The 100 Towers Trail is one of the most spectacular trekking routes in the Mediterranean: a large loop that runs along the entire perimeter of Sardinia, following the coastline. Its name comes from the more than one hundred coastal towers built from the 16th century to defend the island against seaborne raids, now transformed into scenic viewpoints and iconic elements of the Sardinian landscape.

The trail passes through an extraordinary variety of environments: wild beaches, cliffs, headlands, wetlands, dunes, pine forests, rocky coasts, and small fishing villages. It is a route that combines the allure of the sea with the depth of history, offering hikers a slow journey along one of Europe’s most pristine coastlines. Ideal for experienced trekkers and anyone wishing to explore Sardinia from a unique perspective, always suspended between land and sea.