Visit to Sant'Elia district

Between past and present, between the city and the sea, Sant'Elia is suburb and heart of Cagliari at the same time.

This nice hamlet, originally a small fishermen village, is located in the southern part of Cagliari. It stretches towards the hill of Sant'Elia and its cliff, towards Calamosca and its lighthouse, overlooking the sea.

Its narrow streets form small urban labyrinths where the sea breeze  blows among the buildings. The alleys lead to the central square facing the sea, where visitors can find Il Lazzaretto, a municipal cultural centre in an 17th century building that served as a quarantine station for maritime travellers.