Iglesiente Mines Coastal Tour
Iglesiente Mines Coastal Tour
At 9 am, we'll meet at Fontanamare Beach, located just 12 kilometers from the center of Iglesias. From there, we'll set off on a route to explore the region of Iglesiente, famous for its historic mines and beautiful coastline. The tour will combine walking and driving your own vehicle, as you follow the guide who will also travel in their own car.
To begin, we'll learn fascinating details about this historic area while we admire the end of the Umberto I Gallery, a tunnel built in the 19th century to connect the Monteponi mine with the beach of Fontanamare. Nearby we'll see the ruins of other buildings related to this sector, including an old chimney.
As we walk to the mining village of Nebida, we'll continue to delve into the history of these lands. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, and Romans were already aware of the richness of the Sardinian subsoil. During the tour, we'll tell you all about how these civilizations began to exploit the mineral deposits of Sardinia.
We'll walk through Nebida and descend its hills until we get close to the ruins of the La Marmora wash plant, where the zinc and lead obtained from the mines were once separated and classified.
Afterward, we'll head to a viewpoint with incredible panoramic views of the coast of Masua and the famous islet of Pan di Zucchero. Time for some great photos!
Once we arrive at Masua beach, we'll leave you half an hour of free time to relax. Then, we'll resume our journey to the Porto Flavia mine, which was in operation all the way up until 1964. We'll go on an exclusive tour of the mine site, without waiting in any lines to access the mine!
At 2 pm, the tour will conclude at the entrance of the mine of Porto Flavia.
More Information
Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Entrance to the Porto Flavia mine
Not included
Lunch
Transport
When to book?
You can book up until 18 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Where Sardinia
Corporate name: Pedra Rubia di Tiziana Dedola
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Fontanamare Beach
Where does the activity end?
Porto Flavia
