"Roberto, we've seen the sea... now we want to see the soul of Sardinia."

Yesterday Pascal and Regina, two of my French guests who arrived here with their electric bikes, made this specific request. After cycling along our wonderful coasts, they were looking for something deeper. Something you won't find in the usual tourist brochures.

I took a pen and paper and drew a special itinerary for them. It's not the usual "sightseeing tour". It's a journey through time that starts 5,000 years ago and ends with the sunset on the ramparts of Alghero.

Seeing the enthusiasm with which Pascal and Regina set off this morning (well-equipped even in the rain!), I decided to share this Secret Itinerary with you too.

If you have 2 or 3 days to dedicate to discovery, here are the 7 Places of Energy you absolutely must visit in North Sardinia.

(Friendly advice: In these places, stones are silent, but if you take a guide or an audio guide, they will tell you incredible stories).

1. The Unique Altar: Monte d'Accoddi 🧱

Forget everything you know about Mediterranean archeology. This is not a nuraghe and it is not a tomb. It is a Ziggurat, identical to those in Mesopotamia, but in the heart of the Nurra region. It is the only pre-Nuragic altar of this type in Europe. Walking up the sacred ramp towards the sky, surrounded by the silence of the countryside, is a mystical experience that reconnects you with the earth. 
📍 Take me here: Link Google Maps

2. The Journey to the Afterlife: Anghelu Ruju Necropolis 🧚‍♀️

On the road to the sea, stop here. It is the largest necropolis of prehistoric Sardinia. We call them Domus de Janas ("Fairies' Houses"), but they are tombs carved into the living rock 5,000 years ago. If you look closely at the walls, you will see carved bull symbols and "false doors" meant to guide souls to the afterlife. A place that gives you chills with its solemnity. 
📍 Take me here: Link Google Maps

3. The Majestic: Basilica of San Gavino (Porto Torres) ⛪

Don't expect the classic church. This is the largest Romanesque basilica on the island and is an architectural unicum: it has no facade. Instead, you will find two apses facing each other. Go down into the underground crypt: it is a labyrinth of reused Roman columns and Baroque statues, where the Turritan martyrs rest. The air down there is charged with spirituality. 
📍 Take me here: Link Google Maps

4. The King of Towers: Nuraghe Santu Antine 🏰

They call it "The Royal Palace" and as soon as you see it, you'll understand why. It's not just a pile of stones, it's a prehistoric castle from the Bronze Age, a masterpiece of engineering. The extraordinary thing? You can enter and explore the internal corridors and climb to the upper floor using the original 3,500-year-old stairs. The view of the Valley of Nuraghi from the top is priceless. 
📍 Take me here: Link Google Maps

5. The Perfect Geometry: Sacred Well of Santa Cristina 💧

This site is located a bit further south (near Paulilatino), but believe me: the trip is worth every kilometer. It is a temple dedicated to the worship of water. The precision with which the basalt blocks were cut is such that it looks like a modern work made with lasers. Descending the steps towards the sacred water is like entering the womb of mother earth. 
📍 Take me here: Link Google Maps

6. The Cathedral of Nature: Neptune's Caves 🌊

Here the sculptor was not man, but the sea and time. Located under the cliff of Capo Caccia, these caves are a palace of stalactites mirrored in an underground salt lake. 💎 The Tip: You can get there comfortably by boat, but if you have breath and courage, go down (and then up!) the 654 steps of the Escala del Cabirol. The sheer view over the sea is one of the most dramatic and spectacular in the Mediterranean. 
📍 Take me here (Parking Capo Caccia): Link Google Maps

7. The Catalan Sunset: Alghero (by Bike!) 🚲

After so much ancient history, you deserve pure beauty. Alghero needs no introduction, but it must be experienced in the right way to avoid traffic stress. My advice for Pascal and Regina (and for you)? Leave the car at the port, unload the bikes and pedal on the ramparts at sunset. Feeling the sea breeze and seeing the sun dive behind Capo Caccia is the perfect reward. 
📍 Tactical Parking at the Port: Link Google Maps

Your Strategic Base for exploring the North

Did you notice something looking at the map of these 7 treasures? Sassari is exactly in the center.

Sleeping in Alghero or Stintino would force you to make long crossings every day. By choosing Villa Malvasio as your base camp, instead, you are in the beating heart of North Sardinia:

• 15 minutes from Monte d'Accoddi and San Gavino.
• 25 minutes from Alghero.
• 35-40 minutes from Neptune's Caves.
• On the direct road to the Nuraghi.

And upon return? You find a secure private parking (perfect if you travel with a loaded car, trailer, or expensive bikes like my French friends) and the silence of our garden to recharge your energy.

📅 Don't be a rushed tourist. Stop, breathe, and discover the soul of the island.

👉 Check availability for your cultural tour: https://booking.villamalvasio.com/