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S'Archittu

Frazione in Sardinia, Italy

Photo: Antonio Mette, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

S'Archittu is a coastal village in the Oristano province. The town takes its name from the natural rock arch (s'archittu in Sardinian) that dominates the cove immediately adjacent to the town. During the summer months, the arch is artificially lit after sunset, making it a popular tourist attraction.

Sights and activities

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S'Archittu natural rock arch
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L'Arco
A 15-metre-high limestone rock arch from which the hamlet takes its name.
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Scoglio del Genovese
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Rocky cove with limestone rock.
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Cornus
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Ancient city-state of Sardinia, founded in the last quarter of the 6th century BC.
- The city consisted of an acropolis (remains of the walls are visible) on the Corchinas hill and artisanal and residential neighbourhoods in the lowlands.
- It became a municipality in the Flavian or Trajanic era and was a colony in the 3rd century.
- The city must have had a public area on the Corchinas hill, perhaps the forum, from which some honorary inscriptions originate. Remains of a bathhouse in opus listatum are also visible, likely restored under Gratian, Valentinian, and Theodosius (379-383).
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Su Palatu ruins
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A mysterious two-story structure, now in ruins, built from local stones—tuff and basalt.
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Kayak S'Archittu
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You can rent a kayak to explore the scenic stretch of surrounding coast.
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Preti beach
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Stella beach
The only beach in S'Archittu where you can swim and sunbathe.
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Tennis Club S'Archittu
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Tennis court.
Hours
Reservations can be made at the Bazaar-newsstand
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Bonfire of Saint Anthony the Abbot
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17th January.
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Fireworks
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In July. The fireworks are launched from the Torre del Pozzo whale and shot out to sea.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

Da Rino Bar-Pizzeria
Hours
Daily 08:00-02:00
Address
Via Lungomare 46
Phone
+39 0785 38021
Altamarea Restaurant
Hours
Daily 12:30-24:00
Address
Via Lungomare 36
Phone
+39 0785 389021
Website
altamareasarchittu.it
Marongiu Bar-Restaurant
Hours
Daily 08:00-01:00
Address
Via Lungomare 32
Phone
+39 0785 38046

Ice cream

Numero 1
High-quality artisanal ice creams.
Hours
Open from June to September
Address
Via dei Gelsomini 4
Phone
+39 0785 38485

Drink1 place

Easy Lounge Bar
Hours
Summer: daily 24 hr
Directions
On the beach below the esplanade
Phone
+39 331 8111146

Sleep3 places

Mare Lughente
Address
Via dei Tamerici 31
Phone
+39 0785 38060
Website
marelughente.com
L'Oblò S'Archittu B&B
Address
Via dei Gelsomini 3
Phone
+39 349 4128746
Hotel Bella Vista S'Archittu
Address
Corso Amsicora 3
Phone
+39 0785 38221
Website
hotelbellavistasarchittu.it

Shop3 places

Newsstand and Bazaar
Edicola Bazar S'Archittu
Newsstand. Also sells women's clothing, beachwear, and fishing gear.
Hours
Open from late April to mid-October. Low season: 08:00-13:00, 15:30-20:00; High season: 07:30-24:00
Address
Via dei Gelsomini 2
Website
facebook.com

Supermarkets

Curcu
Grocery store, newsagent, and gas cylinder reseller.
Address
Via Dei Tamerici 18
Phone
+39 0785 38020, +39 329 2430822
Website
facebook.com
Niky Market
Hours
Mon-Tue 07:30-20:00; Wed-Sun 07:00-21:00
Address
Via degli Oleandri 48
Phone
+39 329 7932478
Website
facebook.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus
The ARST 703 bus line stops in S'Archittu.

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Getting around

S'Archittu can be easily explored by foot.

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UnderstandThe arch can be reached on foot via a paved pedestrian path created in 2002 that follows the original route of the previous dirt path.

Get inThe SS 292 Bosa-Oristano allows you to reach S'archittu.

Get aroundS'Archittu can be easily explored by foot.

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CopePlease note that for safety reasons and to preserve the natural rock arch until 2026, two ordinances are in effect, one municipal and one from the port authority, which prohibit stopping, swimming, and navigation.

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