Lago Baratz
If you drive south from Argentiera, it’s worth taking a short detour to visit this small lake. It’s a special biotope in Sardinia because Lago Baratz is the only natural lake on the entire island; all others are artificial reservoirs.
The lakeshore is usually very peaceful, with few tourists venturing here. Nature enthusiasts, in particular, will delight in observing dragonflies and frogs.
The area has long been under protection due to its uniqueness.
Grotta di Nettuno
The Grotta di Nettuno is surely the most famous cave in Sardinia and for many, the most beautiful. It was discovered by fishermen in the 14th century and has been open to visitors since 1950 – although only the first few hundred meters as part of a guided tour.
When King Carlo Alberto visited the cave in the 19th century, hundreds of candles and torches were lit in his honor, and the soot from these still “adorns” many stalactites today.
The negative impact of tourist crowds is also evident – in the past, seals used to give birth to their young here.
The stalactite formations inside the cave are truly enchanting.
In bright yellow and orange tones, stalactites hang from the ceiling everywhere.
The larger formations are all delicately ribbed and often stretch from the ceiling to the floor.
Some are shaped like mythical creatures, and parts of this fantastic panorama are reflected in the cave lakes.
Unfortunately, the cave is often completely overcrowded, especially during the high season, and you don’t get to experience much of the tour due to the crowds.
However, there are also other very beautiful caves in Sardinia where it is much quieter – such as the Grotta su Marmuri near Ulassai.