Oristano and the Sinis · Village
Cabras and its lagoon
A town on the shore of one of the largest lagoons in Europe, known for fish and bottarga.
About the place
The Cabras lagoon covers about 2,200 hectares and is a Ramsar site, a Site of Community Importance and a Special Protection Area. Fishing here is mostly for grey mullet, which is the basis of bottarga, the town's best-known speciality.
Many birds stop at the lagoon, flamingos included. On the first weekend of September the town holds the Corsa degli Scalzi, when men in white tunics run barefoot carrying the statue of San Salvatore for about 7 km.
What to do
- Walk along the lagoon front and through the town
- Taste fish dishes and bottarga in local restaurants
- Watch the birds, ideally early in the morning or towards evening
Distances
- From Oristano 8 km · 9 min
- From Torre dei Corsari 69 km · 83 min
by car. In high season, journeys take longer.
Practical tips
- Parking in town is in blue-line bays: check rates and dates on the spot.
- Check opening times and access before you set off, especially if you are looking for boat trips on the lagoon.
Check opening times and access before you set off
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Where to stay
Where to stay
A comfortable base to reach this place.
