The second-largest island in the Mediterranean, Sardinia remains unique and enigmatic with its rugged coastline and white-sand beaches, dramatic granite cliffs, and mountainous inland tracts.The gateway to Sardinia’s spectacular coastline, Cagliari bustles with modern commercial activity while preserving ancient history as the island’s capital. It is Sardinia’s capital and largest city; it contains the island’s principal art and archaeology museums as well as an old cathedral and medieval towers,which have lofty views of the surrounding sea,lagoons, and mountains.Known in Sardinia as Casteddu, the island’s capital has steep streets and impressive Italianate architecture,from modern to medieval.This city of nearly 160,000 people is characterized by a busy commercial center and waterfront with broad avenues and arched arcades,as well as by the typically narrow streets of the old hilltop citadel (called, simply Castello).The Museo Archaeologico makes a good starting point to a visit.The imposing Bastione di Saint Remy and Mercato di San Benedetto (one of the best fish markets in Italy) are both musts.(Contact us if more than 3 passengers)