Photo by Salvatore Spano

ISOLA DEI CAVOLI

It's situated right opposite Capo Carbonara and it's the southerly most point of south-east Sardinia. There's a large bay facing south called Cala is Cascias. The whole island is covered by mediterranean maquis, flattered by the wind. The rough coastline of granite rocks is intersparsed with tiny beaches. Here stands a light house and a 16th century Spanish tower.The sea bed is rich in marine life and it's classified in a zone B protected area, wich means no scuba fishing or unauthorized navigation are allowed, only swimming and navigation with low speed craft is permitted. A Spanish ship lying on the sea bed testimony the fact the waters off the coast were a serious danger to sailing ships in past times. Objects found here are housed in the Archeological Museum of Villasimius.