Private Day Tour to the Mines on the Iglesiente Sea
We will visit historical places in breathtaking landscapes We will see uncrowded beaches with a beautiful transparent sea We will admire mining buildings in very interesting natural contexts, to discover the Mediterranean maquis We will find ourselves in front of an extraordinary variety of ancient rocks, a paradise for geology We will visit unique places in the world, such as Porto Flavia, the port suspended over the sea carved into the cliff
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Private Day Tour to the Mines on the Iglesiente Sea
Pickup included
What's included in Private Day Tour to the Mines on the Iglesiente Sea
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Spiaggia di Fontanamare
The visit to the mines on the Iglesiente sea starts from the Fontanamare beach, the beautiful 4 km strip of sand that we meet as soon as we go towards the Iglesiente sea. Here we will observe the final part of the Gallery for the drainage of the waters of the "Umberto 1st" mine, an imposing work that connects the Monteponi mine with the beach of Fontanamare built starting from 1880. In front of the beach there are mining buildings representing the remains of a foundry, of which the chimney remains, and of the systems for loading the minerals.
Laveria Lamarmora
Once in Nebida, we will go down the steep slope to admire one of the most evocative monuments of mining art, nicknamed the "colosseum of mining art" which tells the story and the machinery of Laveria La Marmora.
Il Belvedere di Nebida
You will walk on the Belvedere di Nebida to admire the landscape of the five stacks that characterize the Iglesia coast, observing the oldest rocks in Europe, which also includes the famous stack of Pan di Zucchero, taking the opportunity to talk about the exceptional history geology of the area.
Inclusions
- Outside visit to all attractions
- Tourist guide
- Transportation by car
- Lunch
- Porto Flavia visit ticket (10 euros)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pickup is free for a group of up to 4 people.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 45 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup is free for a group of up to 4 people
Meeting Points
- The appointment is in the free parking area of the Spiaggia di Fontanamare, near the Fontanabau beach.
End Points
- The tour ends with a visit to Porto Flavia.
