The guide of Castelsardo by Delia - English text
Cultural Heritage
THE MIM AND THE MOG
The Museum of Mediterranean Weaving ( or Museum of Interlacement), MIM, located inside the Doria fortress, is an ideal place to preserve the ancient tradition of weaving.
The intertwining of the city of Castelsardo is configured as an unwritten ancient knowledge, but still today documented and handed down by the inhabitants of the medieval village to the new generations. In the streets of the city it is possible to meet basket makers, historical and modern figures, who weave the dwarf palm, sea hay and raffia outside the door of the house.
The museum itinerary is divided into nine rooms arranged on two floors. Each room has its own theme, which ranges from the bakery to agricultural activities, from home life to fishing and touching every moment of life, including tableware and articles with a magical or religious function.
The MOG, Museum of Genoese Origins, is dedicated to the history of the city of Castelsardo. It represents a link between the Museum of the Mediterranean weaving inside the Doria fortress and the Diocesan Museum, inside the crypts of the Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate. The entire museum itinerary, which is still in the final stages, illustrates to its visitors, through explanatory panels, sites and monuments of cultural interest in the area of Castelsardo, proposing itself as a promotional portal for the Anglona area.
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Museo dell'Intreccio Mediterraneo
Via Guglielmo MarconiTHE MIM AND THE MOG
The Museum of Mediterranean Weaving ( or Museum of Interlacement), MIM, located inside the Doria fortress, is an ideal place to preserve the ancient tradition of weaving.
The intertwining of the city of Castelsardo is configured as an unwritten ancient knowledge, but still today documented and handed down by the inhabitants of the medieval village to the new generations. In the streets of the city it is possible to meet basket makers, historical and modern figures, who weave the dwarf palm, sea hay and raffia outside the door of the house.
The museum itinerary is divided into nine rooms arranged on two floors. Each room has its own theme, which ranges from the bakery to agricultural activities, from home life to fishing and touching every moment of life, including tableware and articles with a magical or religious function.
The MOG, Museum of Genoese Origins, is dedicated to the history of the city of Castelsardo. It represents a link between the Museum of the Mediterranean weaving inside the Doria fortress and the Diocesan Museum, inside the crypts of the Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate. The entire museum itinerary, which is still in the final stages, illustrates to its visitors, through explanatory panels, sites and monuments of cultural interest in the area of Castelsardo, proposing itself as a promotional portal for the Anglona area.
Doria Castle is one of the most fascinating fortresses in Sardinia.
A first fortification was founded in 1102, the castle as such only in the thirteenth century (probably around 1270) by the noble Genoese Doria family as "Castel Genovese" with great strategic importance. Until the 15th century, the city and the castle were the seat of the Doria family and served to dominate the possessions in northern Sardinia. In Castelsardo there was an influx of Ligurian and Corsican population groups. The Dorias later joined with the Giudicato of Arborea, the last most powerful of the Sardinian judges by marriage of Brancaleone Doria with the Sardinian heroine Eleonora d'Arborea. Conquered in 1448 by the Spaniards of the Crown of Aragon, the castle was then called "Castel Aragonese", the place became a royal city ("Royal city of Sardinia") until 1479.
From 1767 and with the dominion of the House of Savoy, the castle and the city received the current name Castelsardo.
The ancient walkway of the guards is still practicable in some places, and the fortified points of Bellavista, Manganelo, Sperone and a Loggetta are visible. From the terraces of the castle you can admire enchanting views of the Asinara island.
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Castillo dei Doria
24 Via Guglielmo Marconi Doria Castle is one of the most fascinating fortresses in Sardinia.
A first fortification was founded in 1102, the castle as such only in the thirteenth century (probably around 1270) by the noble Genoese Doria family as "Castel Genovese" with great strategic importance. Until the 15th century, the city and the castle were the seat of the Doria family and served to dominate the possessions in northern Sardinia. In Castelsardo there was an influx of Ligurian and Corsican population groups. The Dorias later joined with the Giudicato of Arborea, the last most powerful of the Sardinian judges by marriage of Brancaleone Doria with the Sardinian heroine Eleonora d'Arborea. Conquered in 1448 by the Spaniards of the Crown of Aragon, the castle was then called "Castel Aragonese", the place became a royal city ("Royal city of Sardinia") until 1479.
From 1767 and with the dominion of the House of Savoy, the castle and the city received the current name Castelsardo.
The ancient walkway of the guards is still practicable in some places, and the fortified points of Bellavista, Manganelo, Sperone and a Loggetta are visible. From the terraces of the castle you can admire enchanting views of the Asinara island.
Co-cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate
Unmissable because of the panorama overlooking the sea. The Madonna Enthroned on the main altar of the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, is an important Renaissance painting even if it probably attracts fewer tourists than the Diocesan Museum / Museo Maestro di Castelsardo, housed inside the underground crypt, where there are skeletons and the Treasury of the Cathedral. The church of Sant'Antonio became the seat of the bishopric of Ampurias in 1503. The current building derives from the renovations carried out between 1597, at the behest of Bishop Giovanni Sanna, and the 18th century. The consecration of the temple took place in 1622 by the bishop Passamar.
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Castelsardo Cathedral
33 Via ManganellaCo-cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate
Unmissable because of the panorama overlooking the sea. The Madonna Enthroned on the main altar of the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, is an important Renaissance painting even if it probably attracts fewer tourists than the Diocesan Museum / Museo Maestro di Castelsardo, housed inside the underground crypt, where there are skeletons and the Treasury of the Cathedral. The church of Sant'Antonio became the seat of the bishopric of Ampurias in 1503. The current building derives from the renovations carried out between 1597, at the behest of Bishop Giovanni Sanna, and the 18th century. The consecration of the temple took place in 1622 by the bishop Passamar.
The Elephant Rock, Castelsardo SS
The Elephant rock is a large trachytic and andesitic boulder, with a strong rust color, considerably eroded by atmospheric agents.
The domus de janas complex of the Elephant Rock (chronologically framed in the final Neolithic, 3200-2800 BC) consists of two hypogean tombs (I and II) dug, on different levels, inside an erratic mass of trachyte which atmospheric agents have shaped it making it look like an elephant. Distance is 15 minutes by car from Castelsardo.
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Roca del Elefante
Strada Statale 134 Km 19,300The Elephant Rock, Castelsardo SS
The Elephant rock is a large trachytic and andesitic boulder, with a strong rust color, considerably eroded by atmospheric agents.
The domus de janas complex of the Elephant Rock (chronologically framed in the final Neolithic, 3200-2800 BC) consists of two hypogean tombs (I and II) dug, on different levels, inside an erratic mass of trachyte which atmospheric agents have shaped it making it look like an elephant. Distance is 15 minutes by car from Castelsardo.
Nuraghe Paddaggiu, Castelsardo SS
In Sardinia there are about 7000 nuraghi.
It represents the most significant find of the area dating back to the Nuragic era, which developed in Sardinia starting from the Bronze Age (circa 1800 BC) until the 2nd century BC in full Roman times.
On a slight relief, 15 minutes by car from Castelsardo, is the nuraghe Paddaggiu, a complex nuraghe, formed by a bastion and two side towers. The tholos is still intact, the entrance is rather underground, on the right the passage niche on the left the staircase leading up to the top of the nuraghe. In the tholos there are three niches arranged in a cross, at a certain height there are spaces between the stones that probably supported a wooden mezzanine to exploit the upper part of the tholos.
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Nuraghe Paddaggiu
SP90Nuraghe Paddaggiu, Castelsardo SS
In Sardinia there are about 7000 nuraghi.
It represents the most significant find of the area dating back to the Nuragic era, which developed in Sardinia starting from the Bronze Age (circa 1800 BC) until the 2nd century BC in full Roman times.
On a slight relief, 15 minutes by car from Castelsardo, is the nuraghe Paddaggiu, a complex nuraghe, formed by a bastion and two side towers. The tholos is still intact, the entrance is rather underground, on the right the passage niche on the left the staircase leading up to the top of the nuraghe. In the tholos there are three niches arranged in a cross, at a certain height there are spaces between the stones that probably supported a wooden mezzanine to exploit the upper part of the tholos.
Tourism and leisure
The marina is located in Northern Sardinia at the foot of the medieval village of Castelsardo, one of the most suggestive and characteristic cities of Sardinia.
It is located a short distance from the "Isola dell’Asinara" National Park, one of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands in the Mediterranean.
Those arriving in the marina will find state-of-the-art services and equipment, assistance from qualified personnel and can also enjoy the beauty of the landscape in a refined and relaxing atmosphere. The marian is 10 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
Porto Di castelsardo
Via Porto TuristicoThe marina is located in Northern Sardinia at the foot of the medieval village of Castelsardo, one of the most suggestive and characteristic cities of Sardinia.
It is located a short distance from the "Isola dell’Asinara" National Park, one of the most beautiful and unspoiled islands in the Mediterranean.
Those arriving in the marina will find state-of-the-art services and equipment, assistance from qualified personnel and can also enjoy the beauty of the landscape in a refined and relaxing atmosphere. The marian is 10 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
Beaches at Castelsardo
Lu Bagnu beach
Formed by a large expanse of sand, the beach of Lu Bagnu, a hamlet of Castelsardo from which it is about 10 minutes by car from the city (2km), is protected by rocks bordered with greenery: you will reach it on foot through a staircase directly from the town. The beach is made of fine cream-colored sand with a crystalline seabed dotted with flat rocks, which emerge here and there and keep the water warm and pleasant. Even in winter it is an excellent destination for extreme sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.
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Lu Bagnu
Lu Bagnu beach
Formed by a large expanse of sand, the beach of Lu Bagnu, a hamlet of Castelsardo from which it is about 10 minutes by car from the city (2km), is protected by rocks bordered with greenery: you will reach it on foot through a staircase directly from the town. The beach is made of fine cream-colored sand with a crystalline seabed dotted with flat rocks, which emerge here and there and keep the water warm and pleasant. Even in winter it is an excellent destination for extreme sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.
La Marina beach in Castelsardo is 5 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
An arch of cream-colored sand mixed with pebbles surrounded by brown rocks and dominated by the promontory on which the medieval castle of Castelsardo winds. The Marina is located on the Anglona waterfront, at the entrance to the Castellanese village, which is part of the club of the most beautiful in Italy. You will find a corner of the coast with light sand, blue sea and dark cliffs, a mix of great visual impact in a unique place.
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Spiaggia La Marina di Castelsardo
La Marina beach in Castelsardo is 5 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
An arch of cream-colored sand mixed with pebbles surrounded by brown rocks and dominated by the promontory on which the medieval castle of Castelsardo winds. The Marina is located on the Anglona waterfront, at the entrance to the Castellanese village, which is part of the club of the most beautiful in Italy. You will find a corner of the coast with light sand, blue sea and dark cliffs, a mix of great visual impact in a unique place.
Vignaccia beach 20 minutes walk from Casa Castel on the opposite side of the village, is a quite beach.
Spiaggia La Vignaccia
Vignaccia beach 20 minutes walk from Casa Castel on the opposite side of the village, is a quite beach.
Beaches nearby Castelsardo
Li Cossi beach in Costa Paradiso
Shades of the sea ranging from emerald green to blue, passing through light blue, very light, warm and compact sand, multicolored outcropping rocks, a panoramic access path follows a river that makes its way between pink rocks and reaches the sea, wilderness. Distance 20 minutes by car from Castelsardo.
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Li Cossi Spiaggia
Li Cossi beach in Costa Paradiso
Shades of the sea ranging from emerald green to blue, passing through light blue, very light, warm and compact sand, multicolored outcropping rocks, a panoramic access path follows a river that makes its way between pink rocks and reaches the sea, wilderness. Distance 20 minutes by car from Castelsardo.
La Pelosa beach - Stintino SS
Tropical paradise in the Mediterranean: one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe extends to the extreme north-western tip of Sardinia, in the Gulf of Asinara. Distance 40 minutes by car from Castelsardo.
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La Pelosa
La Pelosa beach - Stintino SS
Tropical paradise in the Mediterranean: one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe extends to the extreme north-western tip of Sardinia, in the Gulf of Asinara. Distance 40 minutes by car from Castelsardo.
San Pietro beach in Valledoria is 15 minutes by car from Castelsardo. A beautiful and wide beach suitable for relaxation and water sports. Even in winter it is an excellent destination for extreme sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.
San Pietro a Mare
San Pietro beach in Valledoria is 15 minutes by car from Castelsardo. A beautiful and wide beach suitable for relaxation and water sports. Even in winter it is an excellent destination for extreme sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Restaurants in Castelsardo
Le Cisterne Restaurant, a pleasant corner in the historic center of the town, typical dishes and fresh fish. Best quality. You can eat outside. Distance 15 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
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Le Cisterne
Vicolo AuriaLe Cisterne Restaurant, a pleasant corner in the historic center of the town, typical dishes and fresh fish. Best quality. You can eat outside. Distance 15 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
Su Nuraghe restaurant, excellent food, enchanting view over Castelsardo, you can eat outside. Distance 1 km by car from the city.
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Ristorante su Nuraghe
90 Via SediniSu Nuraghe restaurant, excellent food, enchanting view over Castelsardo, you can eat outside. Distance 1 km by car from the city.
La Schizzola restaurant, typical dishes, excellent food.
In the historic center of Castelsardo between the streets of the village a pleasant place, you can eat outside. Distance 15 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
La Schizzula di Satta Ignazio
24 Via Vittorio EmanueleLa Schizzola restaurant, typical dishes, excellent food.
In the historic center of Castelsardo between the streets of the village a pleasant place, you can eat outside. Distance 15 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
Pizzeria Rocca 'Ja among the best in the area, spectacular views of the village, excellent cuisine. 1 km by car from the city.
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Ristorante Rocca 'Ja
1 Strada Statale 134 di Castel SardoPizzeria Rocca 'Ja among the best in the area, spectacular views of the village, excellent cuisine. 1 km by car from the city.
Le Guide ai Quartieri
The Historic Center-
Castelsardo is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Sardinia and Italy.
Directly on the sea it is dominated by the castle which - still intact for over 1000 years - stands in defense of its low houses and the historic center that rises right on its slopes.
Founded in 1270 by the Genoese Doria family, it has a very ancient history. Conquered in 1400 by the Spanish, it was baptized Castellaragonese and for about 300 years it belonged to the kingdom of Spain. From 1720 it was reconquered from Italy by the Savoy family, definitively becoming Castelsardo in 1102 by the Genoese Doria family. it is difficult to find such beautiful villages. It will win you over for its numerous natural beauties and that sense of ancient and past that is so frequently found in Sardinia. In the alleys of the historic center, stop to observe the small shops where women weave dwarf palm baskets. Distance 15 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
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Castelsardo
The Historic Center-
Castelsardo is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Sardinia and Italy.
Directly on the sea it is dominated by the castle which - still intact for over 1000 years - stands in defense of its low houses and the historic center that rises right on its slopes.
Founded in 1270 by the Genoese Doria family, it has a very ancient history. Conquered in 1400 by the Spanish, it was baptized Castellaragonese and for about 300 years it belonged to the kingdom of Spain. From 1720 it was reconquered from Italy by the Savoy family, definitively becoming Castelsardo in 1102 by the Genoese Doria family. it is difficult to find such beautiful villages. It will win you over for its numerous natural beauties and that sense of ancient and past that is so frequently found in Sardinia. In the alleys of the historic center, stop to observe the small shops where women weave dwarf palm baskets. Distance 15 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
Manganella Bastions
Among the fortified points on the ramparts, on the north side is the “Manganella Bastions", to the east are the “Bellavista Bastions” and those to the south-east are called the “Loggetta”.
Originally there was also access from the sea, called Lu Grannaddu* and from where a steep stairway between the walls allowed the climb towards the city.
* In the 15th century this was called "Mandracho del socorro” (in Spanish), because it enabled supplies from Genoa to be brought to the village during sieges. Distance 15 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
Bastioni Manganella
Bastioni ManganellaManganella Bastions
Among the fortified points on the ramparts, on the north side is the “Manganella Bastions", to the east are the “Bellavista Bastions” and those to the south-east are called the “Loggetta”.
Originally there was also access from the sea, called Lu Grannaddu* and from where a steep stairway between the walls allowed the climb towards the city.
* In the 15th century this was called "Mandracho del socorro” (in Spanish), because it enabled supplies from Genoa to be brought to the village during sieges. Distance 15 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
Lounge Bar
View sunset lounge bar is a suggestive location of rare beauty, whose position offers a panoramic view every day, in the enchanting natural setting of Castelsardo. You can enjoy breakfast, with a huge choice of stuffed croissants and in the evening enjoy a unique aperitif accompanied by selected music. Distance 10 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
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View Sunset Lounge Bar
8 Via NazionaleView sunset lounge bar is a suggestive location of rare beauty, whose position offers a panoramic view every day, in the enchanting natural setting of Castelsardo. You can enjoy breakfast, with a huge choice of stuffed croissants and in the evening enjoy a unique aperitif accompanied by selected music. Distance 10 minutes walking from Casa Castel.
THE LOUNGE - Drink Vintage Bistrot
Sushi Bistrot Cocktail! Sushi also available Take Away or Delivery, every day for lunch and dinner.
Distance 10 minutes by car from Castelsardo (2 km).
THE LOUNGE - Drink Vintage Bistrot
3 Corso ItaliaTHE LOUNGE - Drink Vintage Bistrot
Sushi Bistrot Cocktail! Sushi also available Take Away or Delivery, every day for lunch and dinner.
Distance 10 minutes by car from Castelsardo (2 km).