Between mystery, archaeology and nature all the fascination of caves from north to south
What's new in Sardinia: the San Giovanni tunnel
It is the only case in Italia where the visit can be made entirely by bicycle, as well as on foot, and is totally open to four-legged friends.
The route through Italia 'below' is enriched this year by a new feature presented by the Consorzio Natura Viva Sardegna: the Grotta di San Giovanni in Domusnovas (Sulcis Iglesiente).
This site is unique on the international scene
ional, taking the form of an imposing 860-metre natural tunnel through the mountain. Thanks to recent fibre optic cabling and routes designed for accessibility, the cave has become a laboratory of tourism innovation.
It is in fact the only case in Italy where the visit can be made entirely by bicycle, as well as on foot, and is totally open to four-legged friends.
San Giovanni is not just a geological monument, but a multifunctional space that hosts musical events, civil weddings and team building, focusing on experiential packages such as 'Cave&Wine', which combines the wonder of the rocks with guided tastings in the winery.
An offer that is attracting constant flows, demonstrating how underground tourism can regenerate the economy of inland areas.
Besides the novelty of San Giovanni, Sardinia completes the itinerary with breathtaking scenery:
the Grotta del Fico (Fig Cave), a jewel of the Gulf of Orosei that can only be reached from the sea;
Is Zuddas, famous for its 'eccentric', formations that defy the laws of gravity;
Su Mannau, where archaeology and legends intertwine among underground rivers;
Su Marmuri in Ulassai, an imposing cavity that is home to the extremely rare white scorpion and opens up to an unexpected world after just a few steps.
