Saint Antioco and Saint Pietro islands (Italy)

The east coast of Saint Antioco Island near the village of Portixeddu. On the horizon the eastern coasts of Sardinia

The south-eastern coast of Saint Antioco Island

Island of Saint Antioco. Turri Bay (south east coast)

Island of Saint Antioco. Private tower on Turri bay (south east coast)

Island of Della Vacca, seen from the coasts of Saint Antioco Island

Island of Saint Antioco. The bay and the coast of Capo Sperone

Island of Saint Antioco. The west coast of Capo Sperone

Island of Saint Antioco. Cala Sapone beach on the south west coast of the island

Island of Saint Antioco. Cala Sapone beach on the south west coast of the island

Punta Maggiore cliff, on the horizon, the islands of San Pietro

Island of Saint Antioco, the fishing port of Calasetta

Calasetta Port, the typical Latin sailboats of the island

Calasetta Port, the typical Latin sailboats of the island

Calasetta Port, the typical Latin sailboats of the island

Calasetta Port, a particular of the knots used on the typical boats of Saint Antioco island

Calasetta Port, the typical Latin sailboats of the island

Calasetta Port, the typical Latin sailboats of the island

Typical Latin sailboats of Saint Antioco island

The island's fishermen still use the ancient Latin sailboats

Coast of Capo Altano generated by the Majorcan mountain just north of Portoscuso

Capo Altano near Portoscuso

Saint Antioco Island, alleys of Calasetta

Saint Antioco Town

Saint Antioco Town

Saint Pietro Island, port of Carloforte. The ferry connecting with Calasetta Port on Saint Antioco island

Saint Pietro Island, Carloforte Port

Saint Pietro Island, Carloforte Port

Saint Pietro Island, Carloforte harbor. The boat that once transported minerals from the coasts to merchant ships

Saint Pietro Island, Carloforte town

Saint Pietro Island, Carloforte town

Lighthouse of Punta Maggiore with behind Saint Pietro island

Saint Antioco Island, cliff near Porto Sciusciau

San Antioco Island. Capo Sperone (south coast)

Saint Antioco Island. South-west coast, Porto Sciusciau bay

Saint Antioco Island. South-west coast, Porto Sciusciau bay

Saint Antioco Island. Cape of Torre Cannai near Turri beach

Saint Antioco Island. Coaquaddus beach, (south east coast)

Saint Antioco Island. South east coast near Coaquaddus beach

Saint Antioco Island. The bridge that connects the island with Sardinia

Salt pans in the Gulf of Palmas in front of Saint Antioco island

Salt pans in the Gulf of Palmas in front of Saint Antioco island

Where are the islands

By: Carlo Piccinelli

The islands on Google Maps.
Saint Pietro and Saint Antioco are two small islands located near the south west coast of Sardinia. Clear sea, deserted sandy beaches and quiet and sheltered bays that enter into the coast, are the characteristics of this small archipelago known as Sulcis Archipelago. Saint Pietro has only one inhabited center, the town of Carloforte, a small town that lives on tuna fishing thanks to the ancient seafaring tradition of the tonnara, one of the few fishing traditions still practiced in Mediterranean Sea. The island of Saint Pietro can be reached from the nearby island of Saint Antioco with a connection with a small ferries. The main island of Saint Antioco is more inhabited. The capital is the city of Saint Antioco connected with Sardinia thanks to a long bridge that crosses the narrow arm of the sea. Another important town is Calasetta in the north, the point of departure of ferries for the island of Saint Pietro. This small archipelago is a very popular tourist destination during the summer season. Large uncrowded beaches, cliffs where you can make long treks around the island, excellent restaurants where you can enjoy fresh fish and a good hotel accommodation make the Sulcis archipelago a destination known internationally. The nearby coalfield of the Sulcis-Iglesiente region and the tourist routes to discover the mining history of this part of Sardinia make it an excellent destination for both sporting and cultural tourism.
Links for more informations:
Tourist Office www.sulcisiglesiente.it
www.sardegnaturismo.it
www.prolocosantantioco.it
Mining Museum www.museodelcarbone.it