Overview: The attractive prices, warm climate, friendly people and improved transportation from major European cities makes Cagliari, the capital city of the the Italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna), an ideal place to buy a house / home or to be used as a vacation rental.
Cagliari, the largest town on the island, has been the capital of Sardinia (Sardegna) since Roman times. A south coast working port, this bustling, thriving yet charmingly small city is ideal for a city break or as a base to explore the south of the island. Lying on top of a hill with a stunning view of the Gulf of Cagliari the historic old part of the city, called the Castello (castle) district, features the two 13th century Pisan towers, St. Pancras tower and Elephant tower.
The old part of the city (called Castello, the castle) lies on top of a hill with a wonderful view of the Gulf of Cagliari (also called as Angels Gulf). D.H. Lawrence compared the white lime-stone city of Cagliari to a "white Jerusalem".
Cagliari also boasts the longest beach of any town on the island. Poetto beach stretches for 13 km.
Blog: Check out this Sardinia Blog
Real Estate:
Property For Sale in Sardinia Vacation Rentals in Sardinia
To search for all types of real estate including houses or homes in Cagliari, Sardinia (Sardegna), Italy use the links above. Real Estate Agents in Cagliari, Sardinia (Sardegna) Italy can be found by clicking the Agents tab at the top of the page and searching our extensive database of residential & commercial real estate agents and new homes builders. General mortgage information is available but we recommend you obtain a specific mortgage quote before proceeding with your purchase. If you have property to sell or rent in Cagliari, Sardinia (Sardegna) Italy you can advertise it on propertyworld.com. With hundreds of thousands of real estate listings around the world no site goes further.
Real Estate Requirements: If you would like us to send your real estate requirements to suitable agents please use the Send My Requirements form.
Sights to visit:
The Cathedral. Restored in the 1930s turning the former Baroque façade into a Medieval Pisan-style façade, it is now more akin to the original appearance of the church.
The Palace of the Provincial Government (the palace of Sardinia's Governor before 1900).
The Sardinian Archaeological Museum is the biggest and most important focusing on the prehistoric Nuragic civilisation of Sardinia.
The Basilica of San Saturnino is one of the most important Palaeo-Christian monuments in Sardinia. Built in the 5th Century it is dedicated to San Saturnino, the martyr killed under Diocletian's reign.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonaria, a convent built by the Aragonese in 1324-1329, has a Gothic portal in the façade and a wooden statue of the Madonna inside. The statue was thrown off a Spanish ship, landing at the feet of the Bonaria hill. The cloister of the convent is home to the Marinery Museum.
The Roman Amphitheatre, a testimony of the Roman domination, is carved into a block of lime-stone rock. The Amphitheatre still stages open-air operas and concerts during the summer.
Getting around Cagliari
- On foot - Although sometimes on a steep incline, much of the city is better accessed on foot
- By road - Affordable car hire is available and driving around the city is straightforward, if busy. Ample parking is available
- By taxi - Many taxi firms operate within the city - see here for details
- By bus - Bus services throughout the city are frequent. The Bus Station is in Piazza Matteotti and is where the airport shuttle stops
<<<---Map of Sardinia
Location
Cagliari is located in the Gulf of Cagliari on the south coast of the italian island of Sardinia (Sardegna).
Getting to Cagliari, Sardinia (Sardegna) Italy:
By air - Low cost airlines now also fly into Cagliari (Elmas) airport, 6 miles outside the City
By ferry - a variety of ferry crossings are available to and from Cagliari. See City Index for fares & timetables
Climate: Mild, often refreshed by northern-west winds
Other Resources: Sardinia ¦ Villasimius¦ Solanas
Featured Agents: Please view a selection of our featured real estate agents.
Regions: Italy is divided into the following regions:
Popular Searches
Can't find what you're looking for? Try Google Search!
Italy Real Estate News - updated 5th Nov '09
 |
Italian market improving all the time
Italian real estate hasn’t undergone the same fall from grace as seen in other parts of Europe, and recent news indicates that the view in Italy is improving, especially in the commercial sector.
Published: 05-Nov-09 |
 |
Italy fashions a stable market
Whilst the rest of Europe clatters about amongst the devastation of the economic fall out, the Italian real estate market seems to squint at the rest of us and then slip back wondering what all the fuss is about.
Published: 22-Oct-09 |
 |
Buyers roam Italian property market
Figures last month indicate a real growing interest in Italian real estate, according to the Prime Location International Search index.
Published: 21-Oct-09 |
World Guide
In addition to our informative Property News section we have also created a comprehensive World Guide with useful information about, and interesting photographs of, popular destinations worldwide.
Can't find what you're looking for? Try Google Search!
|
