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Stage 26 - from Nuraxi Figus to Carloforte
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Stage 26 - from Nuraxi Figus to Carloforte

Easy

  • 11.95 km

  • 3 hours and 30 minutes + 40 minutes by ferry

  • Positive Elevation Difference 136 m

  • The negative elevation difference 250 m

  • Difficulty Easy

Path Description

You will walk outside the industrial area of Portovesme and immerse yourself in the ancient maritime culture of this territory which, thanks to fishing and tuna processing, has generated a centuries-old history that is still alive today and that is the source of an extraordinary gastronomic tradition.

With this unique stage of the Trail, in addition to walking easily on dry land, you will cross a short stretch of sea by ferry to discover the indelible traces of the infrastructures and of the men (railways, depots, berths for boats and ports for steamships) that for a century ensured the transport of merchant minerals produced in the mines of the south-western coast of Sardinia.

Safety and useful tips


The route begins along the streets of Nuraxi Figus, where you need to pay attention to the presence of urban traffic.

Afterwards, you will walk through easy internal dirt roads until you reach Sa Piramide, where you must cross the SP 82 road and proceed for about 500 m. Pay close attention to the presence of cars.

As you pass Monte Dolorosu with its commemorative cross, you need to cross the SP 108 road, therefore pay attention when crossing.

Once in Portoscuso, you have to walk through the town streets to reach the embarkation point in Portovesme, therefore you need to pay attention to urban traffic.

Once embarked to reach Carlofortefollow the ship's safety rules during the crossing.

As you arrive in Carlofortebe aware of the presence of urban traffic.

 

Points of interest and services nearby

The distance is calculated as the crow flies, within 2km of the route.

Museo Multimediale Torre San Vittorio 288

Historical, Artistic and Archaeological Museum

Carloforte - Viale Osservatorio Astronomico, 51

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Museo Civico Casa Del Duca 289

Historical, Artistic and Archaeological Museum

Carloforte - Via della Cisterna del Re, 20/24

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Necropoli Punica Largo Giacomo Parodo 291

Archaeological Sites

Carloforte - Largo Giacomo Parodo

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