Hours Ashore

Your hours ashore in Cagliari

Sardinia's capital climbs from an arcaded waterfront to a walled hilltop quarter, Castello, with sweeping views over the gulf. The long city beach of Poetto and the flamingo lagoons are a short ride away.

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Where ships dock

Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

A free shuttle bus takes you from the ship to the port gate. From there it is about 5 minutes on foot to Piazza Matteotti and the arcades of Via Roma. Taxis are available at all hours, CTM city buses leave from the Piazza Matteotti area (cheaper if you buy the ticket before boarding), and the main rail and bus stations are next to the square.

Ready-made days

4hours

Bastione di Saint Remy → Cagliari Cathedral (Santa Maria) → Torre dell'Elefante → Marina quarter

6hours

Bastione di Saint Remy → Cagliari Cathedral (Santa Maria) → Torre dell'Elefante → National Archaeological Museum → Marina quarter

8hours

Bastione di Saint Remy → Cagliari Cathedral (Santa Maria) → Torre dell'Elefante → Marina quarter → Poetto beach

Things to do

Sights 5Food & drink 2Beaches & parks 3Boat & day trips 1Practical 1

Add your ship's times above to see what fits in your time ashore.

Practical

City Infopoint (Palazzo Civico)

The council's tourist office on the ground floor of the town hall on Via Roma, close to the port gate. Open daily (shorter hours in winter).

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 13 min walk from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Food & drink

Marina quarter

The old harbour quarter just behind Via Roma, a grid of narrow lanes full of trattorias and bars; the easiest place for a Sardinian lunch near the ship.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 17 min walk from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Food & drinkClosed Sundays

San Benedetto market

A big covered food market with a whole floor of fish and seafood and another of cheeses, cured meats and produce. Mornings only and closed on Sundays; check locally.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Beaches & parks

Molentargius salt lagoons

Wetlands and old salt pans between the city and Poetto where pink flamingos feed and nest. Paths and cycle routes cross the park.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 20 min by bus or taxi from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Sights

Bastione di Saint Remy

A grand stairway and terrace on the old city walls, the best viewpoint over the rooftops, port and lagoons. A small fee covers the covered walkway and gallery inside.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 22 min walk from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Sights

Torre dell'Elefante

A 14th-century Pisan gate tower named after the small stone elephant on its side. Climbing access varies, so check locally; the outside alone is a fine sight.

⏱ 15 min visit🚶 22 min walk from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Beaches & parksClosed Mondays

Botanical Garden

A university garden of Mediterranean and tropical plants laid out among Roman cisterns and quarries, below the Castello walls.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 24 min walk from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Sights

Cagliari Cathedral (Santa Maria)

The cathedral at the top of Castello, with a 20th-century façade in medieval style, rich baroque chapels and a crypt carved into the rock.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 25 min walk from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Beaches & parks

Poetto beach

Several kilometres of pale sand and shallow water beneath the Devil's Saddle headland, lined with beach bars. Cagliari's favourite place to swim.

⏱ 2 h 00 visit🚶 25 min by bus or taxi from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Sights

National Archaeological Museum

Sardinia's prehistory in one place, including the bronze figurines of the island's ancient Nuragic people. In the Cittadella dei Musei at the top of Castello; open daily.

⏱ 1 h 15 visit🚶 29 min walk from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Sights

Basilica of Our Lady of Bonaria

A hilltop basilica and sanctuary linked to sailors, with ship models and a small museum. About 20 minutes' walk along the waterfront; it closes in the middle of the day.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 33 min walk from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Boat & day trips

Nora archaeological site

A Phoenician and Roman town on a small peninsula by the sea, with a theatre, baths and mosaic floors. Next to a sandy beach and a little church.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 50 min by taxi or tour from the Cagliari Cruise Terminal, Molo Rinascita

Map

Your ship's times

Type your ship's arrival and departure times at the top of this page and everything here is marked for your day. Your times are on your cruise documents or in the cruise line's app.

Cagliari publishes its cruise calendar: see the port's schedule ↗

Guides

Within 20 minutes of the ship

For short stops and lazy days.

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