Sardinia is a people-friendly island, where you can easy meet Italians, speak with them, make language practice and discover our history, nature and culture.Very easy to be reached thanks to many Eurpean and Italian airports, Sardinia is suitable for all kind of outdoor sports & activities thanks both to its coasts and its sunny weather; it has three national parks and the most wonderful beaches in Europe. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy life.
Sardinia is a place of wild beauty, with spectacular beaches, rocky hills and mountains, and the aromatic plants and shrubs of ‘la macchia”.
Cagliari is the main town in Sardinia, it can be easily reached by airplane. The island is served by three airports – Alghero , Olbia and Cagliari . Low cost airlines such as Ryanair and Easyjet fly to these airports from many European cities. There are also ferry ports at Porto Torres, Olbia and Arbatax/Tortoli where ferries from France and Italy arrive.
Cagliari: the city where learning Italian becomes a real experience
10 minutes from the airport.
Thousands of kilometres from the usual holiday.
If you dream of learning Italian in Italy, Cagliari is a surprising choice. The capital of Sardinia, overlooking the Gulf of Angels, it is an authentic, lively city with a history dating back three thousand years and a present full of life. Cagliari is not one of the most popular destinations for mass tourism, and that is precisely its strength. The airport is about ten minutes from the city centre; you land and you’re already there, in the heart of the island, ready to get started.
Why choose Cagliari to learn Italian?
Learning a language means using it in real life. And Cagliari is perfect for that. Why choose Cagliari to learn Italian? Because learning a language means using it in everyday life, and Cagliari offers the ideal environment. Every morning you can order your coffee in Italian and chat with local stallholders at the market to improve your vocabulary. On the streets, you’ll hear authentic spoken Italian and can immediately put into practice what you learn in class. The city is safe, relaxed and on a human scale; its proximity to the sea means you can relax all year round. Finally, living in Cagliari means discovering authentic Sardinian culture, with traditions and cuisine that enrich the experience.
What to see in Cagliari
Roman Cagliari — Where history comes to life
Few people know that Cagliari harbours one of the richest Roman heritage sites in the Mediterranean. Walking through this part of the city literally means walking through three thousand years of history.
Roman Amphitheatre
The most important public building in Sardinia during the Roman era, an architectural masterpiece
that could seat ten thousand spectators. Built on the slopes of Buon Cammino hill, with tiers carved directly into the rock, it is one of the most evocative experiences Cagliari has to offer.
Villa di Tigellio
An elegant Roman-era residential quarter dating from the 1st century BC, comprising three domus;
it is one of the city’s most fascinating and least crowded archaeological sites. Perfect for those who
enjoy exploring history away from the crowds.
The Roman cisterns
Hidden beneath the Botanical Gardens, these ancient cisterns were used to collect and supply water to the city of Karalis and were later converted into cells for gladiators and animals destined for the amphitheatre’s fights. A story within a story.
The Botanical Garden — A secret garden in the heart of the city
One of our students’ favourite places, and one of our favourites for outdoor lessons.
A vast green space in the historic centre of Cagliari, home to thousands of plant species, some very rare, from all over the world, and housing a large number of Roman relics within its grounds.
Founded in the mid-19th century, it is home to more than 600 trees, 550 shrubs and around a thousand succulents, organised into four main sections: Mediterranean, tropical, succulents and the medicinal herb garden.
A stroll here is an experience that blends nature, science and archaeology. And the silence, in the middle of the city, is a rare luxury.
Museums — Sardinia as you’ve never seen it before
National Archaeological Museum — Citadel of Museums
Sardinia’s most important museum. An experience that leaves you speechless.
“Stefano Cardu” Museum of Siamese Art
A surprising museum: an extraordinary collection of art from Thailand, China, Japan and India, gathered by a traveller from Cagliari of yesteryear. The largest collection of Siamese art in Europe.
Municipal Art Gallery
Modern and contemporary Sardinian art, housed in a historic building in the city centre. For those who want to understand how Sardinia tells its story through its artists.
Museum of the Treasury of Sant’Eulalia
Tucked away in the Marina district, it houses medieval artefacts and sacred objects of great value.
One of those places you only find if someone points them out to you and that’s what we’re here
for.
Nature — Cagliari surprises even outside the city
Molentargius-Saline Nature Park
A true oasis in the heart of the city, with long paths to explore on foot or by bike, and beautiful pink flamingos alongside many other species of wild birds. It’s hard to believe you’re just five minutes
from the centre, yet it’s true
Poetto Beach
Miles of white sand, crystal-clear water, the scent of the sea. This is the beach of the people of Cagliari, the place they head to after work, where they have breakfast on Sunday mornings, where
the city unwinds. Experiencing it means truly feeling part of Cagliari.
Monte Urpino Park
A green hill in the heart of the city, with scenic paths leading to breathtaking views of the Gulf of
Angels. Ideal for a morning stroll before classes.
La Sella del Diavolo and Calamosca
A wild headland that closes off the Gulf of Angels to the east, with paths through the Mediterranean
scrub and views that take your breath away. One of the most beautiful walks you can take in the
surroundings of Cagliari.
