Accessible trails

This is an easy stage that leaves time to visit the various ancient churches present in the area: from the medieval Santa Maria di Monserrato, to the Byzantine Santa Maria di Palmas, to the early Christian Basilica of Sant'Antioco.

You should keep a slow pace to admire the naturalistic beauty of the birdlife present in the wet area of the Sant'Antioco saltworks: a fascinating itinerary that leads you back to the south-western coast of Sardinia.

Safety and useful tips

The route from the ancient village of Tratalias proceeds along a comfortable and easy dirt road. As you go past the small church of Palmas you have to cross the SS 195 road and the Rio Palmas.

Depending on the weather and on the flood conditions of the River, it is possible to pass under the SS 195. (Please Note: The River can flood even without adverse weather conditions, in fact it is the natural outlet of the dam of the Lake of Monte Prama; therefore the river can flood even when the dam locks are opened).

In case the SS 195 underpass over the bed of the Rio Palmas is impassable due to the water flow, you will have to cross the SS 195. Therefore, make sure to pay close attention to the presence of vehicular traffic.

Once in the vicinity of Sant'Antioco, it is necessary to proceed by crossing the SS 126 road and taking the footbridge that connects the Island of Sant'Antioco to Sardinia. Pay attention when crossing the state highway due to the heavy traffic.

At the end of the stage, you have to pass through the streets of Sant'Antioco, therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the urban traffic.

WARNING: due to work in progress in the Sant'Antioco saltworks, a deviation must be made as indicated below; the area is signed.

Si tratta di una tappa facile che lascia il tempo per visitare le antiche chiese presenti sul territorio:  dalla medievale Santa Maria di Monserrato, alla bizantina Santa Maria di Palmas, fino alla basilica paleocristiana di Sant’Antioco.

Durante il percorso si è portati a tenere il passo lento per ammirare il patrimonio naturalistico dell’avifauna presente nel compendio umido delle saline di Sant’Antioco. 

Si tratta quindi di  un itinerario ricco di fascino e bellezza che ci riporta sulla costa sud-occidentale della Sardegna.

You will walk outside the industrial area of Portovesme and immerse yourself in the ancient maritime culture of this territory which, thanks to fishing and tuna processing, has generated a centuries-old history that is still alive today and that is the source of an extraordinary gastronomic tradition.

With this new and unique stage of the Trail, in addition to walking easily on dry land, you will cross a short stretch of sea by ferry to discover the indelible traces of the infrastructures and of the men (railways, depots, berths for boats and ports for steamships) that for a century ensured the transport of merchant minerals produced in the mines of the south-western coast of Sardinia.

ATTENTION: there are no supermarkets or other services in Portixeddu, bars and restaurants are open only in the summer season.

Safety and useful tips

The route begins along the streets of Nuraxi Figus, where you need to pay attention to the presence of urban traffic.

Afterwards, you will walk through easy internal dirt roads until you reach Sa Piramide, where you must cross the SP 82 road and proceed for about 500 m. Pay close attention to the presence of cars.

As you pass Monte Dolorosu with its commemorative cross, you need to cross the SP 108 road, therefore pay attention when crossing.

Once in Portoscuso, you have to walk through the town streets to reach the embarkation point in Portovesme, therefore you need to pay attention to urban traffic.

Once embarked to reach Carloforte, follow the ship's safety rules during the crossing.

As you arrive in Carloforte, be aware of the presence of urban traffic.

Il percorso costeggia esternamente l’area industriale di Portovesme e permette al pellegrino di immergersi nell’antica cultura marinara del territorio che con la pesca e la lavorazione del tonno ha costruito una storia plurisecolare ancora oggi viva e fonte di una straordinaria tradizione gastronomica.

Questa nuova e singolare tappa del Cammino, va oltre oltre al camminare agevolmente sulla terra ferma, ma offre una tratta in traghetto oltrepassando così un breve tratto di mare per permettere al pellegrino di scoprire le tracce indelebili delle infrastrutture e degli uomini  - ferrovie, depositi, attracchi per battelli e porti per piroscafi - che hanno assicurato per un secolo il trasporto dei minerali mercantili prodotti nelle miniere della costa sud-occidentale della Sardegna.

ATTENZIONE: a Portixeddu non sono presenti supermercati e altri servizi, solo nella stagione estiva sono attivi bar e ristoranti.