Oristano and the Sinis · Culture
Fordongianus: Roman baths
A small town in the Tirso valley, built over the ruins of Forum Traiani.
About the place
The Roman baths grew up around a hot spring, about 54-56 degrees C depending on the source, and are among the best-preserved Roman monuments in Sardinia. The site has a rectangular pool, basins, a nymphaeum and bathing rooms.
In town you can also see the Casa Aragonese, from the 16th-17th century and partly a museum, and the 11th-century church of San Lussorio, built on a late-antique necropolis.
What to do
- Visit the archaeological area of the baths
- See the Casa Aragonese
- Walk to San Lussorio
Distances
- From Oristano 27 km · 31 min
- From Torre dei Corsari 75 km · 94 min
by car. In high season, journeys take longer.
Practical tips
- Bathing is not allowed inside the archaeological site.
- Check opening times and access before you set off: hours are not confirmed by official sources.
Check opening times and access before you set off
Nearby places
- Putzu Idu Beach
- Su Pallosu Beach
- Nuraghe Losa Culture
Where to stay
Where to stay
A comfortable base to reach this place.
