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cagliari
Population
165,000

Currency
1 Euro = 100 cents

Opening hours
Most shops are open from 08.30-
09.00 till 12.30-13.00 and from
15.30-16.00 (17.00 in summer) till
19.30-20.00 Monday to Saturday
with one early closing day, usually
Wednesday.

Internet
http://web.comune.cagliari.it
www.sardiniatourism.com

Publications
L’Unione Sarda
La Nuova Sardegna
Corriere della Sera (Italy’s main
daily)
There are no local English
language newspapers available in
Cagliari but the web portal http://
madaboutitaly.com provides links
to the usual Italian dailies (see
above) some of which have English
language pages.

Emergency numbers
Fire Brigade: 115
Ambulance: 118
Police: 113
Carabinieri: 112
WELCOME TO cagliari
Local Police Station: +39 070 492 The narrow and often steep granite paved streets of Cagliari’s
169
Guardia Medica (All night doctor)
Castello District suggest a bygone age when the town was
+39 070 502 931 (summer only) dominated at first by Pisans and later by the Aragonese. Built from
white limestone the walls and towers of the old town shimmer in
Tourist Office the sun and are a magnificent sight, especially if you are fortunate
Cagliari Tourist Information Office and approach from the sea, like the English novelist DH Lawrence
Address: Piazza Matteotti,
9 – 09124, Cagliari
in 1921, when he described the old town as looking like ‘Jerusalem
Tel: +39 070 669 255 without trees’.
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THE CITY Orto Botanico

Cagliari, or ‘The Castle’ in the The Botanic Gardens have over 500
Sardinian dialect, is the capital of species of tropical plants together
the Italian province and island of with many Mediterranean varieties.
Sardinia. Although most of the Opening hours: Apl-Oct, 08.00-13.30
present town was built after the & 15.00-19-00; Nov-Mar, 08.00-13.30.
12th century, Cagliari, like the rest Closed Easter, 15/8 and 25/12.
of the island was first settled by Price €0.50
Phoenicians, who called the town Address: Viale Fra Ignazio 13
Tel: +39 070 675 35 22
Kàralis or ‘city of rock’, and then by
the Carthaginians. The Romans were The Castello
here of course and left their mark Constructed on a limestone hill and
with a fine amphitheatre and villas containing fascinating old streets,
but it was not till the12th century fine buildings and piazzas.
that Cagliari saw a settled period Admission: No charge
again, first under the Pisans, followed
San Saturnino
by the Aragonese and eventually
One of the oldest Christian churches
by the Dukes of Savoy who styled
DO & SEE on the island, in the form of a Greek
themselves as Kings of Sardinia.
Cathedral of Santa Maria cross.
Modern Cagliari reflects all of these Constructed by the Pisans and Admission: No charge
Address: Piazza San Cosimo
influences. Around the citadel the restored during the 1930’s. Inside Tel: +39 070 20 101
streets of the Marina and Stampace there are two pulpits sculpted by
Guglielmo da Pisa. Torre dell’Elefante
Districts are lined with fine 19th
Admission: Free The Pisan Tower of the Elephant is
century Italian buildings. The elegant
Address: Piazza Palazzo so-called because it has an elephant
Via Roma, running parallel with the
statue on the wall.
sea, has shops a plenty while the Bastione San Remy
Opening hours: May-Oct, 09.00-13.00
tree-lined Largo Carlo Felice and Via At the southern end of the Castello,
& 15.30-19.30; Nov-Apl, 09.00-16.30
Regina Margherita are a pleasure to this terrace offers a magnificent view
Admission: €2
stroll along as you walk towards the over the sea and marshes to the west. Address:Via Università
Castello. The Castello District, with its Admission: Free
Pisan and Aragonese heritage, is well Address: Terrazza Umberto I Nora
worth the climb (lifts are available) This is the site of the ancient
Porta dei Leoni
from the Marina if only to enjoy the city founded by the Phoenicians
Check out this intriguing gate leading
expansive views of the Santa Gilla although most of the ruins are
to the Castello with two Romanesque
Lagoon and marshes to the west. Roman.
lions’ heads above the arch.
Opening hours: Apl-Oct 09.00 till 1
Admission: Free
Address: Via Giovanni Spana hour before sunset.
Admission: €5.50 (includes Pula Museum)
Roman Amphitheatre Location: S.W. of Cagliari and four km South of Pula
The Anfiteatro Romano is hewn out of Tel: +39 070 920 9138
www.nora.it
the limestone rock in the Greek style. APRIL
Opening hours: Apl-Oct, 10.00–13.00
weekdays (closed Mondays); Nov-Feb,
10.00–16.00 (closed Mondays)
Admission: €3
Address: Viale S.Ignazio da Laconi
Tel: +39 070 65 29 56
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MID-RANGE
Antica Hostaria
Located in the Marina Piccola
neighbourhood this restaurant is
very popular with the locals due to
the excellent quality of its regional
food and international dishes.
Address: 60 Via Cavour
Tel: +39 070 665 5870

Cocus
In the centre of town and on two
levels, Cocus specialises in traditional
regional dishes with a fixed menu
at lunchtime. In the evening a
variety of local dishes and wine are
available.
Address: 177 Via Roma, Tel: +39 070 640 2281

EATING Corsaro Restaurant Quattro Mori

Despite the fact that Sardinia is Amongst the most famous This family run, tavern style
surrounded by the sea, the best restaurants on the island, it is family restaurant offers a relaxing
known dish is porceddu - roasted run and offers traditional dishes with atmosphere in which to enjoy the
suckling pig. This does not mean great attention to detail. Specialities: very special local fish specialities.
that seafood is not popular. Around tagliatelle with mussels, scorpion fish It is worth booking ahead as the
the coast, especially, barbecued fish with cherry tomatoes and eel with restaurant is often very busy both at
such as striped bream, sea bass, red pecorino cheese lunchtime and in the evening.
mullet and grey mullet are enjoyed. Address: 28 Viale Regina Margherita. Address: Via Angioy 93 , Tel: +39 070 650269
Sardinians are very proud of their Tel. +39 070 664 318
www.dalcorsaro.com BUDGET
culinary traditions, so don’t look for
Al Solito Posto
typical Italian or International food La Marinella
In the old centre to the east of the
– appreciate the unique flavours of Enjoy the speciality of the house,
Castello, Al Solo Posto is a pizzeria
island cuisine and, in particular, look grilled fish, overlooking the beautiful
which also serves typical Sardinian
for the delicious bread varieties such beach at Poetto. If fish is not to your
dishes.
as su cifraxu and cheeses such as taste then excellent meat dishes or
Address: 2 Piazza, San Giacomo, Tel: +39 070 666 282
pecorino sarda. even pizza may fit the bill.
Address: 38 Viale Poetto Lillicu
EXCLUSIVE Tel: +39 070 810 126 This small one-roomed trattoria
Convento San Giuseppe in the heart of the Marina district
Arguably the best restaurant in boasts a menu that reflects the
Cagliari, this ancient building dating seasons.
back to 1270, offers the diner the Address:Via Sardegna 78 , Tel: +39 070 652 970
choice of several dining halls in
Pappa e Citti
which to sample the excellent fare.
In the local dialect pappa e citti
Address: Via Paracelso snc - Prolungamento via Parigi
Tel: +39 070 503 343
means ‘eat and shut up’, which is as
www.conventosangiuseppe.com good a name as any for this fast-food
restaurant serving the local eats.
Address: 66 Viale Trieste
Tel: +39 070 665 770

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CAFÉS BARS NIGHTLIFE

Insomnia Café The majority of bars in Cagliari As the capital city you would expect
There is a Mexican flavour to this tend to be in the older districts Cagliari to have the most lively
relaxed establishment by Poetto near the port and the Castello. The nightclub scene on the island and
Beach. atmosphere is very Latin and relaxed, it won’t disappoint you! Most of the
Address: 170 Viale Poetto especially in the arcades of Via Roma. clubs are in the Marina, Stampace
Tel: +39 070 372 369 and Castello Districts and don’t miss
Caffè Librarium Nostrum Il Merlo Parlante Poetto Beach.
Enjoy your drink while enjoying the Down an alley just off the Corso
view over the lagoon of the Santa Vittorio Emanuelle, this is a busy Zellig Zone
Gilla Marsh and the old Stampace birreria. This disco sports a garden complete
District. Address: Via Portascalas (evenings only) with olive trees and three large
Tel: +39 070 653 981 dance zones.
Address: Via Santa Croce, 33
Tel: +39 070 650 943 Crazy Pub Address: Villa San Pietro
Tel: +39 333 544 7266
Caffè Mediterraneo Three separate areas characterise this
Caffè Mediterraneo is famed for its often happening bar where quick Sax by Marcella
coffee and pastries, very popular meals can be obtained. The smaller Open to 03.00, this club supplies a
with the locals and just across the rooms provide a quieter atmosphere. variety of cocktails and is a paradise
road from the Santuario I Bonaria. Address: 20 Via Sassari, Tel: +39 070 659 431 for whisky connoisseurs.
Address: 98 Via Sassari
Address: Viale Armando Diaz De Candia Tel: +39 070 66 174
Tel: +39 070 302 016
www.caffemediterraneo.com
This modern bar on the Bastione San
Remy presents live music on summer Beabourg
Sotto La Torre Café evenings from 23.00. Beabourg is a live music venue that
Talk about atmosphere - next to the Address: Via Marco de Candia showcases artists from the mainland
Torre dell Elefante this café, located interspersed with jazz and world music.
in an old building, boasts ancient Twist Bar Address: 13 Via Asproni, Tel: +39 070 658 075
furniture and two cisterns from the For something different get out of
the town centre and go to Poetto Eurogarden
classical period.
Beach. It’s great for getting away 13 km from Cagliari this lively and
Address: 2 Piazza San Giuseppe
Tel: +39 070 653 755 from the city’s heat and bustle. groovin’, especially at weekends,
Address: 5 Viale Poetto disco offers great sounds from a
Antico Caffè Tel: +39 070 381 047 variety of local DJs.
An old coffee shop located just Address: 127 Viale Trieste, Assemini
below the Bastione San Remy. Bossanova Wine Bar Tel: +39 070 940 009
Address: Piazza Costituzione n°12
A great selection of wine and cocktails
Tel: +39 070 658 206 are served up here with live music on Havana
Wednesday and a DJ on Saturday. If Latin American vibe is your thing
Svizzero try this Cuban themed disco bar near
Address: 309 Corso Vittorio Emanuele
A vaulted ceiling and old-world Tel: +39 347 301 6918 the Poetto beach.
charm make visiting this traditional Address: 9 Via del Pozzetto
style café a must. Tel: +39 070 400 701
Address: Largo Carlo Felice 6-8
Tel: +39 070 653 784

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SHOPPING
Cagliari has excellent shopping
opportunities mainly concentrated in
the Marina District, and especially on
the arcaded Via Roma, where you will
find the main department store, La
Rinascente, as well as a good variety
of boutiques and day-to-day shops.
Other main department stores, Upim
on the Piazza Della Repubblica and
Standa on Via Jenner Edward, 2, are a
couple of miles north of the centre.

The French Hypermarket Auchan

has invaded Cagliari and its two
commercial centres, where you can
buy just about anything, are located
at Via San Simone, 60 - Località Santa
Gilla and Via Dolianova, 35; ( www. SLEEPING Hotel Residence Ulvi & Palme
auchan.it ). EXCLUSIVE Situated out of the city centre but is
Hotel Regina Margherita nevertheless convenient to the city.
If you are shopping for souvenirs Found very close to the historic Large pool and fitness room.
or local handicrafts such as baskets centre on a tree-lined avenue the Address:Viale Bembo, 25 (ang. via Castiglione: zone of
Hotel Regina Margherita offers piazza Giovanni XXXIII) 09131 Cagliari
and gold filigree jewellery, there are
Tel: +39 070 48 5 861
several shops catering for this need luxury in climate controlled rooms. Double room: from €90 breakfast included
in the port area or try the ISOLA shop Address: Viale Regina Margherita, 44 - 09124 Cagliari www.uliviepalme.it
Tel: +39 070 67 03 42
at Via Bacaredda 176. For regional
Double room: from €175 BASIC
specialities, try the food sections www.hotelreginamargherita.com Hotel La Terrazza
of the supermarkets or visit the
The T Hotel Located near Piazza Yenne close
indoor market, Mercato Coperto
Designer hotel located in a leafy to the historical centre, shops
di San Benedetto, on the ss125 in
quarter of town with fountains plus a and nightlife; La Terrazza is well
the direction of Quartu S.Elena.
well equipped fitness centre. furnished, pleasant and comfortable.
Sunday is a good day for markets
Address: Via Dei Giudicati, 09131 Cagliari Address: Via S. Margherita 21
with flea markets on the Bastione Tel: +39 070 668 652
Tel: +39 070 47 400
St.Remy, (not August), and also on Double room: from €115 Double room: from €65
Piazza Trento where Viale Trieste www.thotel.it www.laterrazzahotel.com

meets the corso Vittorio Emanuelle. Hotel Miramare

Antique and curio markets on Piazza GOOD VALUE
Miaramare is located in the charming
del Carmine, take place on the first Hotel Calamosca
Devoto Palace, one of the most
Sunday of the month and on Piazza This is the only hotel in Cagliari
impressive buildings in Cagliari and
Carlo Alberto on the 2nd and 4th located on the coast, on an inlet of
is central for shopping, nightlife and
Sundays. If used bargains don’t the Gulf of Angels. The restaurant
the historic centre.
appeal to you, try the large market at terrace has a superb spot that
Address: Via Roma, 59, Cagliari, 09124
St Elia Stadium, also Sundays, where overlooks the sea. Double room: from €70
new goods at bargain prices can be Address:Viale Calamosca, 50 - 09126 Cagliari Tel: +039 070 664 021
Tel: +39 070 37 16 28
found. Double room: from €84 incl. breakfast
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ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Taxi Telephone

Airport Taxis are readily available in Piazza Country code: +39
Cagliari Elmas Airport is located 6km Matteotti and at the Railway Station. Area code: 070 (always include the
northwest of town. Coop Radio Taxis, 4 Mori; tel: +39 070 zero except when using mobile
Coaches connect the airport with the 400 101 (from 05.30- 02.00) telephones)
bus station in Piazza Matteotti in the Radio Taxis, Cagliari Rosso Blu; tel:
city centre and run approximately +39 070 6655 Elecricity
hourly. The fare is €0.77 (purchase Taxi Amico; tel: +39 070 826 060 220v, 50Hz
ticket before boarding) and the
journey is about 15 minutes. Taxis Post
from the airport to the city are €10- Ufficio Postale
15. Address: Piazza del Carmine 2729
Tel: +39 070 211 211 Opening hours: Weekdays 08.30
www.sogaer.com – 18.00; Saturdays 08.10 – 13.20
(Closes 16.00 on the last day of the
Local Traffic month or 12.00 if a Saturday)
Most of the points of interest can Tel: +39 070 60541
be reached easily on foot although www.poste.it
there is an extensive network of
buses. Tickets can be obtained from Pharmacy
newspaper vendors or tobacconists Pharmacies offering emergency
and cost €1 for 90 min, €1.50 for 2 services change each week – consult
hours and €2.30 all day. local newspaper for ‘farmacia di
turno’.
Cycle Hire:
Ichnusa Bike Dentist
Tel: +39 349 40 99 585 Studio Caruso on Corso Vittorio
www.ichnusabike.it Emanuelle 16, offers 24 hour service.
Tel: +39 070 66 81 81 or +39 070 67
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