The abandoned Malacalzetta village and the mines of Marganai region

A trip along the little-known mining villages of Marganai subregion between caves, majestic waterfalls, long crossings of forests and countless curves. If you want to enjoy the tour with us, take a look at our event calendar or contact us by e-mail or via WhatsApp at +393450699255

You can visit

  • The Malacalzetta mine, where there are still the railway ant the remains of the mining village
  • The Baueddu washery, and the Genna Carru laundry, whose facilities are still intact
  • The open-cast mine of Arenas
  • The natural monument of the Cambrian, and the Pubusinu source, one of the largest in Sardinia, in the Gutturu-Pala forest
  • The Piscina Irgas and Muru Mannu waterfalls, among the largest in Sardinia, featuring a jump of respectively 45 and 70 meters
  • The San Giovanni cave, recognized as natural monument
  • The Sa Domu ‘e S’Orcu nuraghe, and the high cliffs of Domusnovas
  • The nuragic center of Matzanni, featuring three sacred wells and a Punic temple

You can taste

  • The zappueddus, strips pasta topped with sauce
  • The Ravioli with cheeese
  • The goat stews and the roast goat
  • The Iglesiente region typical dishes

Map

Weather

Oct 31, 2020 - Sat
San Benedetto, Italia
clear sky
21°C clear sky
Wind 3 m/s, N
Humidity 77%
Pressure 766.57 mmHg
Day Cond. Temp. Wind Humidity PressurePres.
sat oct 31
sky is clear
 19/14°C 2 m/s, NW 55% 768.07 mmHg
sun nov 1
sky is clear
 20/12°C 3 m/s, WNW 47% 767.32 mmHg
mon nov 2
few clouds
 20/12°C 2 m/s, WNW 56% 768.07 mmHg
tue nov 3
scattered clouds
 20/12°C 2 m/s, WNW 45% 767.32 mmHg
wed nov 4
overcast clouds
 18/12°C 2 m/s, WSW 59% 765.07 mmHg

Elevation Profile

The path has a vertical drop of 770 m. 53% of the route is uphill, the remaining 47% downhill.

Il villaggio abbandonato di Malacalzetta e le miniere del Marganai

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