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SULCIS IGLESIENTE:is a region not really homogeneous in its morphologic profile. The Sulcis is the most meridional part of Sardinia. The south-oriental sector is predominantly mountainous, extending from Capoterra (few kilometers from Cagliari), to Capo Teulada e Capo Spartivento. Monti Is Caravius (1.116 meters), Monti Lattias (1.086 meters) and Monti Nieddu (1.041) are the highest peaks of the area, but in the inner zone the Monte Linas (1.236 meters) is doubtless dominant.The relieves visibly decrease toward west: Monte Arbu reaches only 194 meters.The two minor islands of San Pietro and Sant’Antioco are also part of the region. The Island of San Pietro is one of the favorite destinations of the tourists preferring the meridional side of Sardinia. Carloforte is the only urban center and during the summer is populated also by Sardinians on holidays. Characteristic is the Genoese dialect imported by the coral fishermen from Liguria ( the majority was from Pegli) who, after having lived for long time in a island in front of Tabarca (Tunisia) sought a better place for their trades safer from the pirate's assaults. King Carlo Emanuele III of Savoia welcomed them in the Regno di Sardegna (kingdom of Sardinia). Once settled in the island, they founded Carloforte. The island of Sant’Antioco is united to Sardinia through an isthmus which permits connection via land. The Mount Perdas de Fogu reaches 271 meters. In spite of the rocky prevalence, it is possible to enjoy the splendor of a long sandy beach: on the south, at about 10 km, the dunes of Cunisoni, one of the main attractions of the territory. 

CURRENCY: Euro; credit cards are widely accepted (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, etc.).

LANGUAGE: The local language is Campidanese, but the main official language is Italian.The use of foreign languages is little widespread.

WHEATER: temperature varies between 5°C e i 15°C degree in the winter months, between 10°C and 25° C in spring time and between 25°Ce i 40° C during the summer. Generally, rainy winters are followed by dry springs and summers.

CUISINE:
Malloreddus: little dumplings of hard wheat semolina, usually handmade. It is one of the typical main courses of Sardinia tradition. Served with tomato sauce and cheese (Fiore Sardo, Pecorino Sardo or Pecorino Romano), in the Sulcis-Iglesiente roasted pieces of sausage are added. Typical of Nuxis is a condiment of pork mince (ragù) and wild fennel. The malloreddus of Capoterra are instead smaller than the others commonly used in the rest of Sardinia.

Spaghetti alla carlofortina: the spaghetti, once boiled, are flavored with a tasty sauce of fresh tuna fish, tomato daces and Genoese pesto.

Tranci di tonno arrosto (slices of roasted tuna fish): tuna fish is typical of Carloforte, inoccasion of the slaughter, the Island of San Pietro is assaulted by tourists that can taste this fish in several ways (look at Spaghetti alla carlofortina). One of the most frequent recipe is marinate tuna fish in a sauce of olive oil, parsley, chopped onions, lard, white vinegar, salt and pepper. The slices are subsequently roasted and dipped into lemon juice.

Pilau: lobster and other shellfish (scampi, king prawns) chopped and roasted with olive oil andonion pieces, then cooked by a side with fresh tomato daces, chopped parsley, pepper and salt. When it is ready add fregola (a kind of thick semolina). This is a typical dish of Calasetta.

Cous-cous: traditional North-African dish, that from more than one century has been integrated into the typical cuisine of Carloforte and Calasetta area. It is called cascà and it is the classical “piatto unico” (main course) since among the ingredients there are several vegetables and roasted pork meat. In Carloforte (Isola di San Pietro), chickpeas are also added. According to the area, as the variegated recipes from Magreb teach us, other kind of meat can be used (lamb, beef, poultry) and sometimes it can even be mixed with fish.

HOW TO GET AROUND:

Cagliari Airport: Tel. +39 070 211211 / info@sogaer.it
Cagliari Port: Via Roma Tel. +39 070 679531
Cagliari Raiway Station: Piazza Matteotti / Tel +39 070 669227
Sardinian Railway: Via Cugia, 1 / Tel. +39 070 342341
Cagliari Bus: Piazza Matteotti 6 / Tel. +39 070 4098324
Rent-a-car: Cagliari Airport

THINGS TO SEE: all the information about Campidano on the portal sulcis.sardegne.com

THINGS TO DO: all Sardinian events divided in categories: Concerts, Holy Days, Traditions, Festivals.