Porto Conte Regional Natural Park
Parco naturale regionale di Porto Conte
A nature park around the Porto Conte bay, including the New Tower, the Prigionette wildlife reserve, and the Monte Timidone hiking trails.
Porto Conte Regional Natural Park covers the bays and hills between Capo Caccia and Punta Giglio. On the bay stands the 16th-century Torre Nuova (New Tower), and the park's visitor centre is housed in the former prison, now known as Casa Gioiosa. The Prigionette reserve on the west side, also called the Noah's Ark Forest, is home to wild horses, white donkeys, deer, and wild boar, and can be explored on foot or by bike. Climbing Monte Timidone offers views over the entire bay. The reserve has its own entrances and opening hours. In summer, bring sunscreen and plenty of water.
Opening hours
Reserve approx. 08:00 to sunset (seasonally adjusted)
Nearby sights
- Mugoni Beach
- Punta Giglio
- Nuraghe di Palmavera
- Lazzaretto Beach
- Neptune's Grotto
- Le Bombarde Beach
- Capo Caccia
- Lake Baratz