Molentargius-Saline Regional Park
Parco di Molentargius-Saline
A salt marsh wetland within the city, home to flocks of greater flamingos year-round. It can be explored on foot or by bicycle.
The park lies between the city and Poetto. It was once an abandoned saltworks and since the 1990s has become an important breeding site for greater flamingos in Italy. Egrets, avocets and other water birds can also be seen. The park has flat cycling and walking paths. The visitor center is housed in the former saltworks buildings, where visitors can rent bicycles or join electric boat birdwatching tours. Entry is free, and binoculars enhance the experience. There is no shade, so it is very hot at midday in summer.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00 to sunset
Nearby sights
- Poetto Beach
- Sella del Diavolo
- Monte Urpinu
- Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria
- Basilica of San Saturnino
- San Benedetto Market
- Cagliari Cathedral
- Torre di San Pancrazio