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Short, rocky trails lead up Sella del Diavolo for commanding views over Poetto beach and the Molentargius ponds. This easy guided walk combines archaeology—Punic and Roman remnants—with scenic coastal panoramas.
Short, rocky trails lead up Sella del Diavolo for commanding views over Poetto beach and the Molentargius ponds. This easy guided walk combines archaeology—Punic and Roman remnants—with scenic coastal panoramas.
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The path climbs out from the edge of Poetto beach and the city recedes beneath you: the sea stretches a sheet of blue while the Molentargius salt ponds glint like shallow mirrors. Wind tugs at the low maquis and the trail, a mix of packed earth and rocky steps, pushes hikers toward the promontory’s highest scars where ruins keep watch.
easy.
3–3.5 hours.
Suitable for hikers in light to moderate shape who can handle short climbs and uneven terrain.
Expect about 3–3.5 hours round-trip, roughly 3–5 km with 100–150 m of ascent; it’s classified easy but includes uneven footing.
Children who are comfortable on short rocky sections can do it; strollers are not suitable—the path has steps and rough ground.
Poetto and Sant’Elia areas are accessible by local buses or a short taxi ride from central Cagliari; parking is limited near busy times.
Guided options often include a licensed guide; the ruins are outdoor and generally viewable without admission, but certain sites are fragile so follow guide instructions.
The promontory held strategic and religious importance from Punic times through Roman and medieval eras; scattered cisterns and fortifications mark its continuous use.
Molentargius ponds are a protected wetland—stick to paths, avoid disturbing birds, and carry out all waste to protect nesting and salt-marsh habitats.
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