Itinerary 109 - Nuxis - Santadi - Is Zuddas
Stages 18 – 19
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(Remember that it is necessary to have the pilgrim card/credential and always check the availability of accommodation facilities before requesting vouchers.)
Stage 18
Total Length: 20,6 km
Difficulty by Foot: Medium
Travel times: 6 hours and 30 minutes
Climb up: 567 m
Climb down: 627 m
A short stage, which is mainly covered along asphalted secondary roads and unpaved driveways. You will see the large barite quarry of Rio Bacchera and the onyx quarry of Tattinu (Roman quarry).
However, the main attractions of this route are the archaeological traces: from the Sacred Well of Tattinu, to the Byzantine Church of Sant’Elia, up to the rich Museum of Santadi.
WARNING: The sacred well of Tattinu is currently closed due to work in progress, the church of Sant’Elia is only visible from the outside.
Stage 19
Start: Santadi
Arrival: Is Zuddas
Total Length: 16,0 km
Difficulty by Foot: Easy
Travel times: 5 hours
Climb up: 105 m
Climb down: 133 m
ATTENTION: During the autumn/winter season, the accommodation facilities may be closed. If no availability is found, please contact the CMSB Foundation at least 3 days in advance to book a transfer service to Santadi / Piscinas.
In addition to the beauty of the Carignano vines, today’s route is characterised by important archaeological points of interest (Menhir of Su Terrazzu, necropolis of Pani Loriga, Grotta del Tesoro) and traces of mining activity (Su Benatzu mine), but above all by underground karstic phenomena (Is Zuddas Caves).
WHERE TO SLEEP IN SANTADI
(Remember that it is necessary to have the pilgrim card/credential and always check the availability of accommodation facilities before requesting vouchers.)
