Villasimius drops down to the sea and from the coast offers one of the most fascinating views on the Island.

The special shape of the coastline offers a 270° view over the sea, a stretch of water which day after day holds our numerous tourists spellbound.

This is also why you will find several watch towers along the coast. In the 16th century they were used to scan the horizon for the ships of the Barbary pirates who often raided and sacked these shores.

Today, these towers have become one of the main landmarks of Villasimius and Sardinia, the privileged observers of times gone by, which, if they could only speak, could narrate a whole series of epic tales of the history of this Island.

The historical and cultural heritage of Villasimius can also be studied in the Municipal Archaeological Museum, a building which houses a rich collection of findings, works and exhibitions which are carefully presented.

Here the visitor will learn about the Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman cultures which over the centuries marked the history of Sardinia.

Villasimius offers a lively programme of cultural events including exhibitions and theme shows of great interest which visitors should not fail to attend.

The Villasimius Municipal Library is also well worth a visit; it houses a collection of 8,500 volumes divided into sections, including English, German and French books which form a fascinating library of tourism.