Cultural, sea and nature holidays Iglesia s

It takes time to visit our territory, but there are many sites that are worth visiting, and so we have set out different itineraries The best way is along the Camino Minerario di Santa Barbara mining trail

IGLESIAS - (p mcf ) Iglesias, on the south-west coast of Sardinia is a handsome city with diverse cultural and natural attractions Perhaps less well known than other tourist resorts, it is perfect for many different types of holidays: seaside, cultural and trekking

The coast is dominated by rugged headlands and the hinterland beaten by paths along which one comes across evidence of the near and distant past like the mines that existed in the area from the early 1900s up to the 1960s

«We have many famous industrial ar- chaeology sites that are unique - this was the oldest mining basin in Europe - and for some years now the municipality has been focusing a lot on their experiential enhancement not only for the beauty of the area but also because they tell story of the identity of a community,» says Mauro Usai, mayor of Iglesias «It takes time to visit our territory, but there are many sites that are worth visiting, and so we have set out different itineraries The best way is along the Camino Minerario di Santa Barbara mining trail, which is to say the historical and mining paths that the miners used to take to go to work » This 500-kilometre loop, along pathways, mule tracks and dirt and paved roads, has been divided into 30 stages, each of about 16 kilometres

Crossing towns and villages it is suitable for walkers and also for bikers, while those who prefer to admire the landscapes from the sea can do so by boat

The city of Iglesias itself has a fascinating history that goes back thousands of years, from Roman times through the Pisan domination and then under Spanish rule when it got the name Iglesias, the city of churches «Many of our visitors are from France, England, and Europe, Iglesias can be enjoyed at any time of year. So even when the temperatures are lower it is still possible to experience the mountains and the coasts, drawing many visitors in the low season,» adds Mayor Usai Another very popular time of year is Easter and the Holy Week to see some of the most fascinating processions in Italy. When visitors arrive in Cagliari airport - there are many flights both from Milan and Rome daily as well as from other European citiesor disembark in the post of Cagliari there is a train that brings them to Iglesias «We have a very wide range, and we have a wide choice of accommodation with many bed and breakfasts nestled in the heart of the city »