Sant'Antioco is a rejuvenating retreat in south-west Sardinia: an island joined to the Sardinian mainland by an artificial isthmus, where life flows to natural rhythms, far from urban stress. If you are looking for a place to slow down and reconnect with beauty, you are in the right place.
1. The Beaches: A Dip in the Turquoise Away from the Chaos
The area offers wide-open spaces and secluded coves, ideal for those seeking privacy and crystal-clear waters.
- Coaquaddus Beach: very fine sand and crystal-clear waters, surrounded by green hills, perfect for rejuvenating morning swims.
- Cala Lunga: a natural fjord between walls of volcanic rock with emerald-green hues.
- The Dunes of Porto Pino: mountains of brilliant white sand a short distance from the island, an almost Saharan landscape that plunges into the blue sea.
2. The Magic of the Past: Ancient Sulky and the Bisso
Sant'Antioco is the oldest town in Italy, founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC under the name of Sulky. It preserves extraordinary archaeological remains such as the Tophet and the catacombs beneath the Basilica of Sant'Antioco Martire.
The local excellence is the "Silk of the Sea": the marine Bisso, a lustrous fibre drawn from the Pinna Nobilis, the fruit of a spinning art handed down uniquely here, in Sant'Antioco, in all the world.
3. Thrills and Adventure: There's More Beyond the Beach
- Kite Surfing: Porto Botte is a paradise for enthusiasts thanks to the "Venturi effect" created by the isthmus.
- Horseback trekking: excursions along ancient drovers' trails with sea views.
- Sailing trips: including routes for dolphin watching.
Your 3-Star Base Camp: Peonia Sun Light
B&B Peonia Sun Light offers just two rooms to guarantee maximum privacy, with orthopaedic mattresses, natural silence and an exclusive pool where you can enjoy aperitifs at sunset. The ideal starting point to explore all of this.