The north-western parks
From Porto Conte to Asinara Island, two magnificent nature oases
This itinerary leads through two havens of natural beauty of inestimable value: the Porto Conte regional park and Asinara Island national park, created to safeguard the ecosystems of both the coastline and the hinterland of Sardinia’s north-western region. Once there, surrounded by uncontaminated nature, you will enjoy a succession of powerful emotions as you gaze over the crystalline water, the fields of green, vertical cliffs, enchanting and mysterious grottoes.
Driving time: 1 h
Route: 56 km
Porto Conte - Capo Caccia Regional Park
To the north of Alghero is a vast park made up of forests, ponds, natural monuments, archaeological sites and the Capo Caccia - Isola Piana protected marine reserve. Along the extensive coastline you will find high cliffs of calcareous rock perched over the water’s edge, home to grottoes with magnificent geological formations that have, over time, become nature’s own cathedrals. The Capo Caccia promontory is a treasure trove of natural gems, like Grotta Verde, covered in musk and lichens, and the Grotta di Nettuno (Neptune’s Cave), that can be reached by boat or over land along the Escala del Cabirol stairs.
The extreme northwestern part of Sardinia displays an immense expanse of uncontaminated landscapes with breath-taking view of the sea, unique plant…
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