A Wonderful 3 Days In Cagliari Itinerary

Are you looking for a Cagliari itinerary? I am a local, and I have you covered! I regularly take my friends who visit around the city, and follow more or less the same itinerary every time.

If you are planning to visit South Sardinia, you’ll probably land at Cagliari Airport and use the city as a base for your adventures. It’s a great idea: Cagliari is where to stay in Sardinia for a long weekend and for first time visitors.

You will probably also want to visit Cagliari and its surroundings and wonder, how long would it take to see every important attraction? What do I absolutely need to see?

If you want to enjoy the city to its fullest, and maybe even explore some of its hidden corners, a long weekend in Cagliari – for example, 3 days in Cagliari – will give you plenty of time. If you follow a strict schedule and plan to head out early, you can see a lot in Cagliari in 3 days.

The good thing about Cagliari is that the historic center is quite compact and easy to explore on foot, and getting out of the city is also fairly easy, so you can even take some day trips outside the city.

This means you won’t need a car to explore Cagliari. You may want to rent one just for your last day, as I will be suggesting a day trip out of the city – unless you are happy to join a guided tour.

Ready to find out more? Here are my top recommendations to spend a wonderful weekend in the capital of Sardinia.

Now sure how long to spend in Sardinia? My post How Many Days Should You Spend In Sardinia? will help you decide.

Cagliari Itinerary Overview

Cagliari and its surroundings are full of history, inhabited since very early times. There is plenty to see and do in 3 days in Cagliari- in fact, chances are you will regret not having booked a longer stay!

From museums to ancient ruins, from the historical districts that bear the weight of the centuries with pride to the many churches and parks, and from the panoramic spots to the restaurants loved by the locals, you won’t find yourself short of things to see, do, try in Cagliari, and to remember once your holiday is over.

Here is a quick overview of this 3 days in Cagliari itinerary:

Day one

Start your long weekend in Cagliari by exploring the historic center and its districts:

• Stampace
• Cagliari Underground Tour
• La Marina
• Bastione di Saint Remy
• Castello District
• Villanova

Day two

Visit the most impressive natural sites in Cagliari:

• Molentargius Nature Reserve guided tour
• Poetto Beach
• Devil’s Saddle and / or Fortino di Sant’Ignazio hike

Day three

Take a day trip out of Cagliari:

• Day trip to Su Nuraxi of Barumini and the Giara
• Wine tasting and unique churches in Serdiana and Dolianova
• Day trip to Nora Archeological Site

Visiting Cagliari Soon?

Cagliari is easy to explore on your own, but for a better understanding of the city and to discover its history and culture, you should consider joining a guided tour.

These are my favorite tours in the city. You can book them via GetYourGuide, my favorite tour provider which has a 24/7 customer service. They have a flexible cancellation policy.

Finally, let’s get into the details of this Cagliari itinerary!

A Fantastic Cagliari Itinerary

Day 1 Cagliari Itinerary – The Historical Center

During the first day of this Cagliari Itinerary you will visit the historic districts of Cagliari. The four historic quarters are a treasure chest for travelers, as they offer a variety of sights and attractions that span from Roman ruins to modern buildings.

Here’s an itinerary to follow – you can use this map – and a list of the attractions you can’t miss in each district. Make sure to head out nice and early as there’s quite a bit to see.

Stampace

The oldest among the four historic districts of Cagliari, Stampace was inhabited since the Roman era but became an essential part of Cagliari in the 13th century, under the Pisan rulers.

It was the merchants’ area, where they lived and had their shops. Walking around its streets is always fascinating, as you can clearly see how lively it was – and still is.

Your starting point will the Roman Amphitheater. I don’t currently recommend going inside as the site is under restoration and the areas that are accessible to the public are very limited. You can peak at it from outside in Viale Sant’Ignazio.

From there, it’s a 6 minutes walk to the Botanical Garden of Cagliari, which opens at 9:00 am daily. This is one of the oldest botanical gardens in Italy, and has a fantastic collection of foreign plants as well as three Roman cisterns.

At 10:00 am, head to the meeting point for your underground tour of Cagliari which is just up the street and to your left at the Istituto Salesiano Don Bosco. It’s literally a minute walk.

I recommend joining this guided tour of Cagliari underground. The tour starts in the Stampace District and continues to the Marina District, visiting some of the most important churches and museums in the city. There are two departure times: at 10:00 am and at 3:30 pm, but for the purpose of this Cagliari itinerary you should opt for the morning tour.

I took the tour myself and loved learning about the shelter tunnels built in Cagliari during WWII, seeing the Santa Restituta Crypt, where you can see extraordinary frescoes.

The tour also stops at Sant’Efisio church. This last one is, despite being small and modest, the city patron Saint’s temple, from where the procession in his honor starts every year on May 1st, marking the beginning of Cagliari’s most heartfelt festival.

You should also take a look at the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. It’s filled with bars, restaurants, and shops, and it’s the heart of nightlife in Stampace. Don’t worry, this is where you’ll find some of my favorite restaurants in the city so you will definitely have a chance to stop there later in the day.

My post A Guide To Stampace District shares more about the history of this lovely (and lively) historic district, and its most important attractions.

La Marina

The tour continues to visit the Sant’Eulalia Museum in the Marina district. Here you can catch a glimpse of the Roman ruins Cagliari is built on.

As the name suggests, the Marina is the city marine district, founded by the Pisan to serve as the harbor. It was a fortified district inside the fortified town, so to protect it from every attack coming from the sea.

Despite the old walls having been destroyed, there is still plenty to do and see. La Marina is the nightlife hub and one of the shopping districts of Cagliari. The most famous store is La Rinascente, a massive department store with lots of international and Italian brands; but there are plenty more.

Among the main attractions, you can’t miss Sant’Agostino, Sant’Eulalia, and Sant’Antonio churches.

My post A Guide To Cagliari’s La Marina District highlights the history of La Marina and shares its best attractions.

Once your tour is over, you can head to lunch. La Marina is packed with lovely spots where you can grab a bite.

My favorite is Sabores, a fabulous mix between a shop, a wine bar (one of my favorite wine bars in Cagliari) and a bistrot. It has a small menu of dishes that vary on a regular basis depending on what’s available on the market. Owner Samuele, who speaks very good English, will help you pick the perfect wine to pair with your meal.

Another good place for lunch is La Stella Marina di Montecristo. This is an extremely local place where the entire menu focuses on traditional seafood dishes. It’s the kind of place where the owner will just say “faccio io” (I’ll take care of it) and bring out the best dishes they have to offer for the day.

In both cases, make sure to book in advance as they are both very popular!

Castello

After lunch, it’s time to head to the Castello District, the hilltop district of Cagliari.

To get there, make your way to the Bastione di Saint Remy. This is just one of many Cagliari’s bastions. It is home to Cagliari’s Passeggiata Coperta, a covered gallery, and right above it you will find Umberto I terrace which overlooks the districts of Villanova and Marina and all the way to Cagliari’s harbor and Devil’s Saddle.

The Bastion was built between 1896 and 1902 on the medieval fortifications of Cagliari. The name comes from the Baron of San Remy, the first viceroy of the Kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia.

Saint Remy Bastion, the covered gallery and the terrace were designed by Giuseppe Costa and Fulgenzio Setti. He followed an earlier idea of Gaetano Cima, Cagliari’s most beloved architect of the time.

From Umberto I Terrace, you can make your way through the narrow streets of Castello. This is the high part of the city, it overlooks Cagliari and its gulf and it’s the area that will need most of your time during this Cagliari itinerary, as it’s full of things to see. It was the headquarters for the ruling classes throughout the centuries.

Cagliari’s City Hall was located in the current Palazzo Viceregio (next to the Cathedral). Local authorities was moved from Castello to the current Palazzo Bacaredda, in the Stampace District, only in 1907.

Many of the nobles residences are still there in Castello, and you can spot them during a walk.

Once in Castello, your first stop will be the Cathedral of Cagliari. The church was built in the early 13th century, dedicated to Saints Cecilia and Maria Assunta. It saw many restorations and modifications throughout its history.

Make sure to pop inside as it’s a rather beautiful church. You should also look for the crypt and – for a small fee – you can walk up the bell tower for stunning views of the city.

From the Cathedral, you can make your way to the Archeological Museum of Cagliari. On the way, stop to admire the beautiful San Pancrazion Tower, which marks the highest spot in the city.

The museum is one of the best museums in Sardinia where you can admire an impressive collection of relics that will walk you through the history of Sardinia, and which include the impressive Mont’e Prama Giants, gigantic and mysterious statues found in the Sinis Peninsula.

From the archeology museum, make your way to the Bastione di Santa Croce. This is one of my favorite spots in the city! Plan to linger on for sunset as it is probably the most beautiful you will experience during your weekend in Cagliari.

From there you can admire the colorful traditional homes of the Stampace District, and the Sette Fratelli Mountain range in the distance. You can also see the Elephant Tower on the left.

If you care for sunset drinks, you will find Café Libarium Nostrum right on the Bastione di Santa Croce terrace. They have an excellent offer of cocktails (my favorite is the Moscow Mule) as well as wines and local beers.

I recommend this guided tour of the Historic Center of Cagliari which provides an excellent overview of the Castello Historic District. There are various departures – including one at 4:00 pm which is probably ideal for the purposes of this Cagliari itinerary, and even one at 6.00 pm.

My post A Guide To Cagliari’s Castello District shares more of the history and sights of this intriguing district.

Once you are done exploring Castello, walk down to Villanova, where you can find a lovely spot for your dinner. You will have to make your way back to the Bastione, and once you are down you can take it left on via Sulis, right next to the Antico Caffé, one of Cagliari historic cafés.

Villanova

The most recent district out of the four historic districts of Cagliari, Villanova was the farmers’ and artisans’ district. It’s still adorned with all kinds of flowers and plants to keep the old traditions alive.

You will find this to be the most local of the historic districts of Cagliari – it’s the kind of place where you can still see children playing ball games in the squares, people sitting on benches enjoying a chat. It’s my favorite for sure – if anything, because it’s what I call home!

Once you are in Villanova, it is likely time for dinner. A place I particularly love here is I Sarti del Gusto, which focuses on modern cuisine with unique pairing of ingredients. Another place you may want to try is the lovely Marino al Saint Remy, easily one of the best restaurants in Cagliari.

Take your time to linger around Villanova, which is full of wonders to discover: from the two museums (EXMA and Polveriera) to the many churches. My favorites are the San Saturnino Basilica and the San Giacomo Church. For a truly local spot, head to Piazza San Domenico and look for Bar Florio, where you can enjoy a drink among the locals.

Villanova’s Via Garibaldi, Via Sulis and Via Alghero are also among the most famous shopping streets in the city.

My post A Guide To Cagliari’s Villanova District gives more details about the history and sights of this beautiful part of the city.

Day 2 Cagliari Itinerary – Cagliari natural sites

The second day of your Cagliari itinerary you will visit the city’s natural sites, its urban beach, and explore some panoramic spots in the area. Poetto beach is the locals’ beloved escape plan from the chaos of the city.

You can easily get to Poetto by bus from the center of Cagliari. Hop on the P bus from Piazza Matteotti, where the train station is located, and you should be there in around 20 minutes.

Poetto is literally where we go whenever need to catch some fresh air, enjoy a snack or a coffee inside one of the many cafés overlooking the sea, or have a run and do some light sports.

And obviously, it’s where we go to bask in the summer and swim during the summer. It really is a local spot, so you can’t miss it.

My post A Full Guide To Poetto Beach highlights the history and many attractions of our beloved city beach.

Plan to be at the park nice and early, as this wetland is a prime spot for birdwatching and animals are always more active in the early hours of the day. Birds love this place where they can find tranquillity and a safe place to rest and nest between the swamp’s vegetation.

Your first stop at Poetto should be Molentargius Nature Park. To get there, you have to get off at Ospedale Marino and shortly walk along the waterfront to find the park’s gate.

The most famous species you will be able to see here are pink flamingos. They are honestly easy to spot in many places, but perhaps a guided tour is a good idea to fully appreciate the park and the birds that live there.

I recommend this guided tour of Molentargius Nature Reserve. It is an excellent option to explore the area at a nice pace and to spot lots of wildlife with an experienced local guide. The tour starts at 9:00 from the Marina District of Cagliari, from where you will bike to Molentargius Reserve.

My post A Guide To Molentargius Nature Reserve provides more information about this unique park in the city.

Once you are done exploring Molentargius Nature Reserve, you have plenty of choice for things to do.

First of all, if you are visiting Cagliari in the summer, there’s no better way to spend a long weekend in Cagliari than hanging out at the beach – find a spot in the sun or rent an umbrella and go for a swim.

You will have plenty of choice for places to stop for a bite. Many locals love Makito, a local chain of poke bowls and healthy salads, but you could also go to Le Palmette if you want a more refined dining experience.

You could even opt for this guided boat tour with stops for snorkeling around the Sella del Diavolo. You will be surprised to see how clear the sea can be even in the city, and you will have a completely different perspective of the city. The tour has two or three daily departures, depending on when you visit.

My post The Best Cagliari Boat Tours shares information that will help you pick the best tour option.

Another option is to hike the Sella del Diavolo – the Devil’s Saddle – a unique promontory overlooking the Gulf of Angels and that resembles, you guessed it, a saddle. The legends say that it was Lucifer’s saddle, which had fallen into the sea during a battle between demons and angels.

The reality is that geology often creates incredible works of art!

You will find the trailhead for the hike right behind Hotel Calamosca. Calamosca is another urban beach in Cagliari and to get there from Poetto you will have to take the P Bus heading back towards town. Get off at “Civico 38” and from there walk along Via Vergine di Lluc and then Viale Calamosca until you get to the beach.

Once you find the trailhead, the hike to the top isn’t too straining, and the view is breathtaking. The trail is marked by green dots on the rock. You can continue all the way to find an Aragonese Watchtower if you want, but most people stop at the panoramic spot where they can enjoy the views of Poetto beach below.

Check out my post A Guide To The Sella Del Diavolo for more information about this nice urban hike.

Once you walk back down from the Sella del Diavolo, you can head back to the city center, or you can continue exploring the area.

If you wish to continue exploring, I recommend checking out the Fortino di Sant’Ignazio. To get there, you have to walk back on Viale Calamosca and then turn left on Via Faro, which will take you all the way to a lighthouse.

The Fortino di Sant’Ignazio is a military fort on top of Sant’Elia Hill. Designed in 1792 to stop the revolutionary French army from invading Cagliari, it was soon converted into a hospital for people affected by contagious diseases and used during WWI and WWII too.

The fort is now in ruins, but Sant’Elia hill hasn’t lost its charm. Locals love going there for walks, bike rides, and to enjoy the sunset and the gorgeous views.

Hiking the hill is quite easy, not much more than a walk. Once you reach the top, you will have a spectacular view of the Gulf of Cagliari (the view is different from the one you have from the Devil’s Saddle. After all, the place was chosen thanks to its strategical position!

Make sure to read my post A Guide To Cagliari’s Fortino Di Sant’Ignazio as it shares more of its history!

Day 3 Cagliari Itinerary

Depending on your interests, you have the option of going on three different day trips from Cagliari. There are more day trips from the city you could consider during your weekend in Cagliari, but these ones are easy to do if you don’t want to rent a car and rely on public transportation, as tours are offered.

Option 1 – A day trip to Barumini and the Giara

As I said before, your third day of this Cagliari itinerary would be spent on a trip outside Cagliari, visiting some of the most unique attractions the area has to offer.

One of my favorite options would be to visit Su Nuraxi of Barumini, and the Giara Plateau. One is quite simply the most famous archeological site in Sardinia, whereas the other is a natural reserve with unique wildlife and a gorgeous forest.

If you don’t wish to rent a car, I recommend this excellent guided day trip to Su Nuraxi and the Giara that includes transportation from Cagliari.

Your first stop for the day will be the Barumini Nuraghe complex, Su Nuraxi. Of the about 7000 nuraghe in Sardinia, all in different conditions, Su Nuraxi is the most famous one – possibly because it’s the one that has been the subject of most excavation and research. This is also Sardinia’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

If you wander what nuraghe are, here’s a quick explanation: they are ruins left behind by the Nuragic civilization, who used to populate Sardinia about 6000 years ago and built these typical, cone-shaped towers and the villages surrounding them.

At Su Nuraxi, you can clearly see a central tower, dating from the Middle Bronze age, between 1500 and 1300 BC. This is surrounded by four shorter ones built during the Later Bronze Age, between 1300 and 1100 BC; and by a thick wall likely built between 1100 and the 9th century BC, when the village was also expanded.

Su Nuraxi can only be visited with a guide, and this will help you put everything in perspective. You can get a tour upon arrival – they depart roughly every 15 minutes from the ticket office, they are offered in various languages and are included in the price of the ticket.

My post A Guide To Su Nuraxi, Barumini gives more insights into this unique archeological site.

Once you are done exploring Su Nuraxi, you can have lunch at one of the restaurants right in front of it – I normally go to the Cavallino della Giara, which serves traditional local dishes at reasonable prices and has good service.

After that, head back to the village to visit the Museo Casa Zapata. It’s dedicated to the history of the excavation of the nuraghe in the area, in what used to be Zapata’s house – the house of the local rulers.

My post A Short Guide To Barumini gives you more ideas on the history of this lovely village and its many attractions.

The second stop during your day will be the Giara plateau, a particular area of Sardinia that, due to its unique conformation, is host to plants and animals that can only be found there.

The most famous examples are the Giara horses, which are smaller than normal horses (but not classified as pony), have dark fur, and are notoriously shy – as most wild animals are, anyway. You can only appreciate how small and elegant these horses are once you see them in person!

You can explore the park independently, but I recommend joining a guided tour as the animals may otherwise be difficult to spot.

Dress comfortably for this day trip, you’ll have a lot to walk and, despite there not being any challenging part, you are going to need lots of water and good walking shoes. Bring your camera too, there are plenty of incredible photo opportunities!

For more information about the Parco della Giara, visit the official website and read my post How To Visit The Giara Plateau.

Option 2 – Wine, churches and more

Another option you could consider on the last day of your weekend in Cagliari is heading to Serdiana, a lovely small town about 20 minutes drive from Cagliari. It’s a place I truly love – my mom was born there and part of our family still lives there.

Serdiana is home to some of Sardinia’s best kept secrets.

You will find a gorgeous Romanesque Church located in the countryside outside Serdiana – Santa Maria di Sibiola, which dates from the 10th century. Depending on when you are visiting, the landscape will look different. If you visit during the spring, it will be very green and flowery, whereas in the summer it turns a bright yellow.

Perhaps this fun fact will make it even more interesting for you: this is where traditionally all members of my family get married.

Nor far from Santa Maria di Sibiola there’s a salt-lake called Su Stani Saliu that is home to unique bird species including pink flamingoes.

Finally, there’s Argiolas Winery, which produces some of the best wines in Sardinia. I visit them all the time not only because I love their wines (Turriga is probably my favorite wine in the world) but also because their wine tasting experiences and visits of the cellar are outstanding.

Make sure to book your wine tasting experience in advance by getting in touch with Argiolas Winery.

There are more wineries to try in Serdiana – Pala, Audarya, Altea are just a few of them.

My post A Guide To Cantine Argiolas, Serdiana explains everything you need to know and gives you information that will help you book your experience.

If you don’t have a car, or would rather join a guided tour that includes transportation, I recommend this highly rated tour to Serdiana wineries that includes transportation from Cagliari. The winery you will visit on the tour depends on what is available for the day – just make sure to enquire upon booking. The tour also stops in Donori, another lovely small town not far from Cagliari.

Option 3 – Roman sites and beaches

Finally, another option for an easy day trip out of town would be to check out the ruins of Nora, just outside of Pula, and then spend the rest of the day in one of the many beaches in the area, from Santa Margherita di Pula to the gorgeous Su Giudeu or even Cala Cipolla.

Nora is one of the best kept archeological sites in Sardinia. It is a fabulous example of the stratification of historic eras and cultures that characterizes the island. The site includes layers of Phoenician, Punic and Roman remains.

Obviously the Romans are the ones that left the most impressive marks. You will be able to see a theater, a sign of the importance of the city; a thermal baths complex; temples and the remains of Roman roads. There are some beautiful mosaics to spot too.

The site is located right on a lovely beach, in case you want to just stop there for the rest of the day. You will find the small church of Sant’Efisio on the beach. This is where the statue of the saint is brought on pilgrimage from Cagliari on Sant’Efisio day on May 1st.

Nora is about a 50-minute drive from Cagliari and very easy to reach if you have your own car. If you prefer not to rent one and would rather join a guided tour, some depart from Cagliari too. For example, I recommend this guided tour of Nora that includes a transfer from the city to the site and a local guide.

Make sure to read my post A Complete Guide To Nora for a more in depth description of the site.

Practical Information

How to get to Cagliari and how to move around

Getting to Cagliari from mainland Italy or Europe is not difficult. There are plenty of flights from the main cities (Milan, Venice, Rome, as well as Barcelona, Paris, London, Amsterdam and more) that will allow you to travel comfortably and with your most fitting schedule.

The flights, obviously, increase in number during the summer, but there are at least three days of the week when you can reach the island, all year round, which means that planning a weekend in Cagliari is really easy.

I recommend using Omio to check the price of flights to Cagliari.

I suggest using Direct Ferries to check the price and schedule of ferries to Sardinia.

Once at Cagliari airport, getting into the city is easy. If you decide to rely on public transportation, there is a train station outside Cagliari-Elmas airport: follow the signs pointing “to the trains” and you’ll be there in 3 minutes.

Trains leave regularly and take about 10 minutes to get to town. You will be dropped off at the Stazione Centrale di Cagliari from where it is easy to reach the Marina and Stampace Districts on foot.

You also have the option of booking a private transfer that can take you all the way to your hotel – which is particularly convenient if you have luggage and don’t want to dodge the hills and stairs of Cagliari historic center. For that, I normally recommend using Welcome Pickups as they are the most reliable company (I use them extensively anywhere in the world)

My post How To Get From The Airport To Cagliari provides even more detailed instructions.

Once you are in Cagliari, you can use the urban line, called CTM, to get around the city. Their buses run quite often and cover pretty much all of Cagliari, including the beaches. You can get tickets in any “tabaccheria” and kiosks around town or else download the app CTM bus finder, which you can also use to plan your itineraries.

Otherwise, your best option is to walk. Driving in Cagliari is not recommended: it’s chaotic and anyway the historical center is a ZTL (no-cars zone).

For the day trip out of town recommended in this itinerary, you have the option of joining a guided tour which includes transport. But alternatively you can rent a car too. The best place to do that is the airport.

Make sure to read my post A Guide To Renting A Car In Cagliari or simply check out the prices of car rental on Discover Cars, my favorite comparison site. Make sure to book your car well in advance to secure the best prices!

Where to sleep

There is no shortage of good places to stay in Cagliari, whatever budget you have. Depending on when you spend your 3 days in Cagliari, you really need to book ahead of your visit for the best rates.

The ones below are some of my favorite places to stay in Cagliari:

Villa Fanny

An old noblemen’s residence, Villa Fanny is your ideal place to stay in Cagliari. You will be immersed in nature and comfort. But it is not cheap.

Everything is taken care of. The rooms have anything you might need. You’ll find the location is incredible.

Villa Fanny really is a little piece of paradise right inside Cagliari! You will also enjoy free Wi-Fi and an airport shuttle service.

Cramu Bed And Breakfast

Located nearby the Botanical Garden and the Roman Amphitheater, this B&B features all comforts, spacious and bright rooms, free Wi-Fi, and two breakfast options, buffet or Italian.

La Dolce Cagliari Holiday Home

You will find La Dolce Cagliari in the heart of Stampace. My friends Alessandro and Riccardo are the owners. It is an excellent base for your long weekend in Cagliari.

It has all comforts, including free Wi-Fi and non-smoking rooms, and is close to Piazza Yenne and several other attractions. It’s a great choice if you are planning to stay in the historical center and want everything in the palm of your hand.

My post Where To Stay In Cagliari includes an overview of the best areas to stay in the city and the best hotels in Cagliari too.

Where to eat

There are many incredible restaurants in Cagliari. The ones below are my favorite in the city, and I am a regular customer! Feel free to drop my name when you make your booking!

Framento Pizzeria – This is one of the best pizza places in Cagliari, in Corso Vittorio Emanuele (the main street in Stampace). You will love their pizzas so much that I am sure you will want to visit again. Their prices are pretty budget-friendly (from €15 to €25 for a full meal, depending on what pizza you get) and the location is very fitting for a peaceful dinner after a day of adventures.

Chiaroscuro – My favorite restaurant in Cagliari for traditional food with a contemporary twist. Go there to try the lorighittas pasta, a modern version of malloreddus, and the best suckling pig in the city.

Bistrot 100 – If you want to taste fregola con arselle during your weekend in Cagliari, this is one of my favorite places in the city. It’s close to Piazza Repubblica, so a bit out of the main tourist area, but still easy to reach.

B-Liv – My favorite place in Cagliari Stampace district for breakfast and brunch is B-Liv. This is the ideal stop whether you just need to grab a quick bite or want to sit down and enjoy a proper meal. The location is great, and the prices are fair.

Bombas – Located in Castello, Bombas is one of the most budget friendly restaurants in Cagliari. It is an excellent hamburger place where everything is made with local products. They take great pride in giving visibility to the area’s farmers. Burgers are delicious and the potato chips are impossible to resist.

For more options, read my posts The Best Vegan Restaurants In Cagliari, and Where To Stop For A Coffee In Cagliari.

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