Villasimius
Villasimius
We are in Sardinia, on the southeast coast of Sardinia. Villasimius is one of the most famous locations on the southern Sardinian coast, thanks to its rapid growth over the years as a tourist center recognized worldwide for its marine and scenic beauties. From May to October, Villasimius comes alive, thanks to the significant number of tourists. A vacation in Villasimius offers many attractions, from fun to relaxation, from gastronomy to culture.
The Marina of Villasimius
Located in the protected marine area of Capo Carbonara, Marina di Villasimius has an enviable position in the center of the Mediterranean, and its welcoming and modern marina can accommodate over 800 berths and boats longer than 20 meters.
Villasimius beaches
There is an embarrassment of riches. In Villasimius, there are at least 10 breathtaking beaches of Sardinia of fine white sand and rocky shores, but always with an incredible sea and crystal-clear waters. Simius Beach, Riso Beach, Porto Giunco, Campus, Capo Boi, Campu Longu, Capo Carbonara, Porto Sa Ruxi, Cava Usai, a cascade of colors one after the other.
The Coastal Towers of Villasimius
Since the 1500s, during the Spanish reign, numerous coastal towers were erected along all the Sardinian coasts for defensive purposes and for spotting against Saracen piracy. Along the coast of Villasimius, there are various well-preserved towers that can be visited. Constructed from blocks of granite, along the coastal stretch from Cagliari to Villasimius, you can find Cala Regina Tower, De su Fenogu Tower, Capo Boi Tower, Fortezza Vecchia, the tower on the Isola dei Cavoli, Cala Giunco Tower, Serpentara Tower, and Cala Pira Tower.
Marine protected area of Villasimius
The Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area covers an area of 86 square kilometers and is located off Villasimius, on the southeastern coast of Sardinia, from Capo Boi to Serpentara Island. Since 1998, the protected area has been established to safeguard the biodiversity of the seabed and among the Posidonia seagrass meadows, you can admire all the fish species of the Mediterranean. It is one of the most enchanting places in the Mediterranean Sea for diving.
The History of Villasimius
The municipality of Villasimius, known today as one of the main tourist destinations in southern Sardinia, has always been a village dedicated to agriculture and pastoralism. Due to its strategic location, Villasimius has been inhabited since the Nuragic age, as evidenced by the remains of domus de janas and later as a Phoenician and Roman colony. During the Middle Ages, the village of Carbonara belonged to the judiciary of Cagliari (1258) before passing under the control of Gherardo della Gherardesca. Finally, in the Aragonese period, Villasimius was controlled by the feudal Carroz family. It was during the Spanish period that the various watchtowers and a coastal fortress were erected.
