CAGLIARI, SARDINIA

Driving in a south westerly direction from Cagliari, our coach will pass St Gill’s Lagoon – where, if we are lucky, we may see pink flamingos. Our route continues amongst olive groves and we will spot, in the distance, one of the biggest refineries in the Mediterranean, belonging to the township of Sarroch.

Driving in a south westerly direction from Cagliari, our coach will pass St Gill’s Lagoon – where, if we are lucky, we may see pink flamingos. Our route continues amongst olive groves and we will spot, in the distance, one of the biggest refineries in the Mediterranean, belonging to the township of Sarroch. After passing Sarroch we will arrive at our destination, Pula; here on a rocky promontory on the coast, the remains of the city of Nora are situated. Nora was founded by the Phoenicians. It had two harbours – one sheltered from the west winds and the other protected from the Mistral. The site has Carthaginian as well as Roman remains. After a period of Roman prosperity there was a decline, and in the 3rd century AD, the sea engulfed the city in a natural disaster. Still visible today are the remains of the Carthaginian warehouse and various Roman buildings, including baths with splendid mosaics and a theatre, almost completely intact dating from the height of the Empire. Some buildings can also be seen under the water. We will also be able to admire the external part of the little church where, every year during the first day in May, important religious celebrations take place in the name of St Efisio. Please note that the walking tour of the archaeological site covers approximately 3 kilometres (2 miles) and uneven, unpaved surfaces will be encountered. This tour is not suitable for passengers with limited mobility.

THIS DESCRIPTION IS CORRECT FOR 2007 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES