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How to get to Villasimius from Cagliari
When to travel to Villasimius
Villasimius is a popular seaside resort in Sardinia, located in the southern part of the island on Cape Carbonara. The resort is famous for its sandy beaches, cozy atmosphere and developed infrastructure. Villasimius is perfect for a complete beach holiday.
The best time for visiting Villasimius is the period from May to October incl. when the sea is warm enough for swimming and sunbathing. The other time of the year Villasimius is less crowded as the beach holiday comes to an end. But if you are not interested in beaches then you will be welcomed to visit the town at any time of the year. It can surprise you with its architecture and natural landscapes.
How to get to Villasimius
Where do you fly into to get to Villasimius? The resort is conveniently located relatively close to the airport and is only 50 km from the administrative center of Sardinia called Cagliari. You can fly to Cagliari by direct flight, which operates several times a week from different cities of Europe. There are also connecting flights to Cagliari on a daily basis from all over the World. The current flight timetable can be checked via specialized online services such as Aviasales and others. It’s convenient that the service immediately compares available options for your dates.
How to get to Villasimius from Cagliari
By public transport: Next, to get from the airport to Villasimius, you can use public transport or a taxi. It is not possible to get directly from the airport to the resort by public transport; a change is required in the center of Cagliari. Buses from the airport go to the Piazza Mateotti stop in Cagliari, where you need to change to a suburban bus, which goes directly to Villasimius. The timetable can be checked on the website of the bus carrier ARST SARDEGNA.
By taxi: You can catch a taxi at the the airport, or order a transfer service in advance. In last case the taxi driver will already be waiting for you at the time of your arrival, and the fare will be fixed. You can book a transfer from the airport to Villasimius using various international services such as Kiwitaxi, Intui.Travel and other similar ones. The travel time by taxi is about 1 hour.
By rented car: Alternatively, you can also rent a car at the airport, which will allow you not only to get to the desired resort, but also to freely travel around the island during your vacation. Cagliari Airport and Villasimius are connected with highway No. SP17 (see on the map). You can book the desired class of car in advance via various online services such as Discover Cars, Economybookings, etc.
Where to stay in Villasimius
The hotel infrastructure of Villasimius is quite developed; here you can find hotels of all-star categories, bed and breakfast hotels, apartments, holiday homes, cottage complexes and other types of housing.
Not all hotels in Villasimius are located on the first beach line, so when choosing a location, you should take into account such factors as distance from the sea and beaches. Hotels of category 4* and higher, as a rule, have swimming pools on site, which partially compensates for the distance from the sea. Budget accommodation options, such as B&B hotels and hotels without stars, are usually located in the old part of the town, from which the sea is about 15-20 minutes on foot.
There are also hotels in Villasimius that are located close to the sea and have private beach areas; accordingly, these are, as a rule, hotels of the highest class 5*.
Among the budget accommodation options in Villasimius, the following hotels are popular:
B& B Il Piccolo Giardino has a convenient location and is surrounded with a garden. The hotel has a terrace for relaxing. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories, including family rooms. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free public parking is provided nearby. Luggage storage services are available at the front desk;
Aras Hotel Boutique 3* is located 1.5 km from the nearest beach and is surrounded with a garden. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories. Some rooms have town views, some have garden views. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Street parking is also available. Bicycle rental can be found at the reception desk. Luggage storage services are also provided;
Hotel Belvir 3* is located in the center of Villasimius. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace. A panoramic rooftop terrace is also available to guests. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Street parking can be found nearby. Bicycle rentals are available at reception.
Popular Villasimius hotels in the 4* and higher categories include:
Cruccuris Resort 4* is located 1 km from the beach. It features a landscaped garden for relaxation and an outdoor swimming pool. The hotel also has a bar. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories. Meals are also provided; it can be breakfast or half board. Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge. Free private parking is provided on site. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and offers luggage storage services;
Stella Maris 4* is located on the first beach line and has picturesque surroundings. The hotel has a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories, including family rooms. Available meal is breakfast or half board. Some rooms have sea views. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is provided on site. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Luggage storage can be found at the reception desk;
Pullman Timi Ama Sardegna 5* is located in a picturesque area and has a private beach. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a wellness center and several restaurants and bars. You can stay in rooms of various categories. All rooms have garden or Gulf views. Breakfast or half board is included. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is provided on site. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and offers luggage storage and currency exchange services. There is an ATM on site.
Hotels are also in demand:
Hotel Simius Playa 4* is located in the surroundings of Villasimius and has such advantages as a private beach with fine sand right in front of the hotel, a swimming pool, a restaurant, and a bar. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories. The type of meals offered is breakfast or half board. Some rooms have sea views. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is provided on site. The front desk serves guests 24 hours a day and offers luggage storage and currency exchange options;
Falkensteiner Resort Capo Boi 5* is located on the sea shore and has a view of Cape Carbonara. The Acquapura Spa features a swimming pool and hydromassage on the area of the hotel. There is also a restaurant and a bar on site. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories. Some rooms have a view of the park, some have a view of the sea. Half board is included in the price. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is provided on site. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and offers luggage storage services;
Hotel Cala Caterina 4* is located 100 m from the nearest beach. Relaxation options include an outdoor terrace, a swimming pool and a garden. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar. Guests can stay in rooms of various classes. Breakfast is included in the price. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free public parking is available nearby. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and offers luggage storage services.
What to see in Villasimius
Villasimius is located in an amazingly picturesque place, and this is its main feature. Here, spacious white sandy beaches coexist with wind-sheltered gulfs, Cape Carbonara and historical sites. Villasimius can be described as a place where countryside and local architecture complement each other.
While vacationing in Villasimius, you should definitely visit the Archaeological Park, on your own or with a tour, where the ruins of Phoenician and Roman buildings are located. There are not only buildings typical of those times, but also very mysterious and interesting objects, some of which have yet to be unveiled.
To see the best panoramic views of the surrounding area, it is worth going up to Cape Carbonara, where there is an old fortress built back in the 14th century. You can hardly find a more romantic place in Villasimius. Cape Carbonara is a part of marine reserve located in the surroundings of Villasimius. This place is truly unique, with its own ecosystem and local flora and fauna. The reserve is surrounded with deserted snow-white beaches and amazing natural landscapes, not only on the surface, but also under water. The marine reserve in Villasimius is a favorite place for divers (there are diving centers near here).
A boat trip (individually or as part of excursions) to small islands off the shore of Sardinia called Serpentara and Cavoli can also be an interesting adventure. There are also interesting historical sights, lighthouses and towers here.
While vacationing in Villasimius, you should definitely set aside one day to visit the capital of the island – the medieval city of Cagliari, which is famous for its archaeological monuments, fortresses, towers, bastions, as well as the magnificent Cathedral.
Undoubtedly, one of the main attractions of Villasimius is its beaches. The beaches of Sardinia are sometimes called a truly “paradise”. Indeed, it is here, in the very heart of Europe, that you can find white-sand paradise beaches like Bounty. A big plus is that, with the exception of some private areas owned by hotels, most beaches in Sardinia, and in Villasimius in particular, are free. Many local beaches are included in the protected area of the island, and therefore they manage to maintain their natural beauty.
In Villasimius, one of the most picturesque beaches is Timi Ama. It is covered with white sand. On one side there is a sea shore, on the other side there is a lake. In the season you can even see pink flamingos! Spiaggia del Riso (a sandy beach in a picturesque gulf adjacent to giant natural boulders), Porto Guinco (gulf with white sand spit), Punta Molentis (small beach located at the foot of the cape) are also great. All beaches of Villasimius are sandy, the gulfs have a gentle entry into the water. In addition, the water here warms up much faster due to the fact that the gulfs are often sheltered from the winds by rocks. The disadvantage is that it takes quite a long time to get here on foot from almost any hotel (with the exception of five-star ones located on the first beach line), so many tourists rent a car if possible.
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The author is Julia Mam
Julia is an experienced traveller, BA in International Relations and Languages and true lover of planning trips in advance. Learn more…
