Argentiera
An abandoned silver and lead mining village by the sea, with wooden ore-processing works and miners' housing facing the ocean, part of Sardinia's geological mining park.
Argentiera has been mined for silver since Roman times. It grew into an important silver and lead mining district in the 19th and 20th centuries. After closing in 1963, it left behind wooden ore-processing buildings, mine shafts, and miners' houses facing a deep blue bay. The desolate, distinctive scenery has earned it a place in the Sardinian Geo-Mining History Park. Some buildings have since been restored as museums and exhibition halls. A small beach in front of the village is good for swimming. It is about 40 km from Alghero, so you'll need a car. You can combine it with a visit to Lake Baratz.
Opening hours
Open all day (museum open seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Lake Baratz
- Mugoni Beach
- Porto Conte Regional Natural Park
- Nuraghe di Palmavera
- Neptune's Grotto
- Capo Caccia
- Punta Giglio
- Lazzaretto Beach