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S'Archittu is a coastal village in the Oristano province. The town takes its name from the natural rock arch (s'archittu in Sardinian) that dominates the cove immediately adjacent to the town. During the summer months, the arch is artificially lit after sunset, making it a popular tourist attraction.
Understand
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The arch can be reached on foot via a paved pedestrian path created in 2002 that follows the original route of the previous dirt path. During the summer months, the arch is artificially lit after sunset, making it a popular tourist attraction. Both young and old alike dive from it; in 2001, the rear section of the rock arch hosted the World High Diving Championships. Approximately 15 metres high, it is the result of marine erosion of an ancient cave formed by limestone, marl, and fossil deposits. Due to its uniqueness, it is protected by a decree of the Ministry of the Environment, Land, and Sea, designated "S'Archittu di Santa Caterina Natural Monument".
Get in
[edit | edit source]By car
[edit | edit source]The SS 292 Bosa-Oristano allows you to reach S'archittu.
By bus
[edit | edit source]The ARST 703 bus line stops in S'Archittu.
Get around
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S'Archittu can be easily explored by foot.
See
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- 1 S'Archittu natural rock arch (L'Arco). Natural rock arch from which the village takes its name.
- 2 Scoglio del Genovese. Rocky cove with limestone rock.
Archaelogical sites
[edit | edit source]- 3 Cornus. Ancient city-state of Sardinia, founded in the last quarter of the 6th century BC.
The city consisted of an acropolis (remains of the walls are visible) on the Corchinas hill and artisanal and residential neighbourhoods in the lowlands.
It became a municipality in the Flavian or Trajanic era and was a colony in the 3rd century.
The city must have had a public area on the Corchinas hill, perhaps the forum, from which some honorary inscriptions originate. Remains of a bathhouse in opus listatum are also visible, likely restored under Gratian, Valentinian, and Theodosius (379-383).
Do
[edit | edit source]- You can walk along the 1 esplanade.
- 2 Kayak S'Archittu (Arco beach). You can rent a kayak to explore the scenic stretch of surrounding coast.
- 3 Preti beach (Stella beach). The only beach in S'Archittu where you can swim and sunbathe.
- 4 Tennis Club S'Archittu, Via dei Gelsomini. Reservations can be made at the Bazaar-newsstand. Tennis court.
Events
[edit | edit source]- Bonfire of Saint Anthony the Abbot. 17th January.
- During the summer, events promoting tourism and entertainment take place along the village's esplanade, including displays of traditional and artisanal products from Cuglieri, neighboring towns, and other parts of Sardinia. Concerts by local and international artists and folk groups are also held.
- Fireworks. In July. The fireworks are launched from the Torre del Pozzo whale and shot out to sea.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Newsstand and Bazaar (Edicola Bazar S'Archittu), Via dei Gelsomini 2. Open from late April to mid-October. Low season: 08:00-13:00, 15:30-20:00; High season: 07:30-24:00. Newsstand. Also sells women's clothing, beachwear, and fishing gear.
Supermarkets
[edit | edit source]- 2 Curcu, Via Dei Tamerici 18, ☏ +39 0785 38020, +39 329 2430822. Grocery store, newsagent, and gas cylinder reseller.
- 3 Niky Market, Via degli Oleandri 48, ☏ +39 329 7932478, nikymarkets'archittu@gmail.com. Mon-Tue 07:30-20:00; Wed-Sun 07:00-21:00.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Da Rino Bar-Pizzeria, Via Lungomare 46, ☏ +39 0785 38021. Daily 08:00-02:00.
- 2 Altamarea Restaurant, Via Lungomare 36, ☏ +39 0785 389021. Daily 12:30-24:00.
- 3 Marongiu Bar-Restaurant, Via Lungomare 32, ☏ +39 0785 38046. Daily 08:00-01:00.
Ice cream
[edit | edit source]- 4 Numero 1, Via dei Gelsomini 4, ☏ +39 0785 38485, barnumero1@hotmail.it. Open from June to September. High-quality artisanal ice creams.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- 1 Easy Lounge Bar (On the beach below the esplanade), ☏ +39 331 8111146. Summer: daily 24 hr.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]- 1 Mare Lughente, Via dei Tamerici 31, ☏ +39 0785 38060.
- 2 L'Oblò S'Archittu B&B, Via dei Gelsomini 3, ☏ +39 349 4128746.
- 3 Hotel Bella Vista S'Archittu, Corso Amsicora 3, ☏ +39 0785 38221, info@hotelbellavistasarchittu.it.
Connect
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[edit | edit source]Please note that for safety reasons and to preserve the natural rock arch until 2026, two ordinances are in effect, one municipal and one from the port authority, which prohibit stopping, swimming, and navigation.