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The Santa Barbara Mining Trail crosses the heart of the Sardinian Geomineral Park, one of the island’s most fascinating and least explored areas. The route connects ancient mines, workers’ villages, tunnels, washing plants, archaeological sites, and stunning natural landscapes, telling a unique story of labor, sacrifice, and community.

Dedicated to Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, this trail is both a journey through industrial memory and an immersive nature experience: rugged coasts, hills, forests, and rural areas alternate along the path, inviting reflection and discovery. It is an ideal route for those seeking a culturally rich walk that unites history, identity, and landscape.