During this tour, your guide will take you on a journey through Sardinia's Middle Ages.

The castle is located in Siliqua on a hill of volcanic origin. The construction is due to the famous Pisan nobleman Ugolino Della Gherardesca a controversial medieval political figure quoted by Dante Alighieri in the Divine Comedy. Just the central keep and a few parts of the wall remain however, the view is spectacular after a slightly steep climb, as the castle still rises to a height of 256 metres.

During the tour, there will be an aperi-lunch or aperi-dinner with typical local products (depending on the departure time).

Highlights of the Tour

• The little harbour of Carloforte: This is approximately 7 kilometres (4 miles) from the mainland.
• Ancient tonnara (tuna fishery): The island has an ancient tradition of tuna fishing and tuna processing. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation, reaching the present day, for one of the most important and prestigious products of the Mediterranean.
• Island of Calavinagra: Calavinagra is a deep bay that enters the wildest part of San Pietro Island, the one that is not easily accessible from land. The islet of Calavinagra protects the entrance to this cove, making its waters protected from the strong Mistral wind.
• Beach of Calafico: The limestone cliffs submerge into the turquoise sea in this beautiful bay to the north of Capo Sandalo. The small gulf ends in a pretty, virgin pebble beach. A boat is definitely the best way to access this pearl of the island.
• Caletta beach: One of the most popular beaches on the island. From the boat, you can really appreciate its beauty and crystal clear waters that are the envy of the beaches in the Maldives.
• Le Colonne (sea stacks): The natural monument of Isola Di San Pietro, it is a symbol of the locality, surrounded by an intense blue sea and the beach of the homonymous name. 
• Spiaggia del Giunco: This uncontaminated beach is located in the Saline area. Its shallow, turquoise waters are bordered by rocks smoothed by the sea and the wind. Sightings of flamingos are frequent here.

A Bit of History

Porto Paglia takes its name from the ancient tonnara (tuna fishery), dating back to the 18th century which for two centuries was one of the most productive in the Mediterranean. The tuna fishermen's houses and the fishing dock have been renovated and converted into residence and holiday homes.

Not far from the tonnara (tuna fishery), you can see a small fisherman house, built among the rocks and accessible at low tide. It is very attractive and the only one in Sardinia accessible from the sea. Along the path, not far away, you can also reach the remains of a Spanish tower (shoes are needed for walking on the rocks).

A Bit of History

The Nuragic village of Seruci was discovered in 1897. The village consists of over one hundred huts around a monumental Nuragic palace, and two tombs of giants (funerary monuments present in Europe, only in Sardinia).

Nuraghe is the main type of ancient megalithic edifice found in Sardinia, developed during the Nuragic Age between 1900 and 730 BCE. Today it has come to be the symbol of Sardinia and its distinctive culture, the Nuragic civilization.

A Bit of History

This is a sea harbour located near Nebida and opened in 1924. At that time it was a true revolution: a modern tunnel system for transporting minerals from Masua and nearby mines directly into the ships moored under the cliff, thereby reducing time and cost of transportation. It is named after Flavia Vecelli, the daughter of Cesare Vecelli, who engineered and designed the harbour.

The hike starts at 5.30 pm in the mining village of Nebida and leads along hiking trails and mule tracks to the Porto Flavia mining site. Walking along the beautiful coast characterised by the presence of 5 limestone stacks, you can admire the marvellous stack called Pan Di Zucchero (Sugar Loaf).

The first stop of the hike is the majestic structure of the Laveria Lamarmora, built in 1897 for the enrichment of the minerals extracted from the nearby mine. Leaving the Laveria, after passing the coves of Portu Banda, Portu Ferru and Porto Corallo, you arrive at the beach of Masua. The hike ends at the Porto Flavia mining site.

Duration: 5 hours in total (including a one hour visit to the mine of Porto Flavia)

Length: 8 km

Difficulty: Easy

What to bring: Hiking shoes, backpack with 2 litres of water and a snack.

Suitable For: People in good physical condition and children.

Cala Domestica beach is a bay set between limestones cliffs covered with Mediterranean scrub and characterised by fine sand mixed with gravel and scattered rocks. Behind the beach, there are sand dunes and the ruins of warehouses belonging to nearby mines. The sea has a shallow depth and a beautiful blue colour that can be appreciated especially on calm days.

In the same bay, there is another little gem: La Caletta, which can be reached through a tunnel that was dug into the rock by miners (shoes, not flip flops are recommended ). On the top of the promontory, there is an 18th-century Savoy tower that was built as a watchtower for pirates and also used during World War II. You can reach it with a hike of about 15 minutes to enjoy a breathtaking sunset (again shoes, not flip flops are recommended).