Oristano and the Sinis · Culture
Tharros
A Phoenician, later Punic and Roman city by the sea at the tip of the Sinis.
About the place
It was founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC next to a Nuragic village. It was abandoned around 1050 and the bishop's seat moved to Oristano.
You walk among ruins with the sea beside you: the Phoenician tophet, the Punic temple with Doric half-columns, the Roman baths, the aqueduct, the amphitheatre and a paved road lined with reconstructed columns.
What to do
- Visit the archaeological area
- Walk the paved road to the reconstructed columns
- Round off the day with San Giovanni di Sinis and the nearby beach
Distances
- From Oristano 20 km · 28 min
- From Torre dei Corsari 77 km · 102 min
by car. In high season, journeys take longer.
Practical tips
- According to the Ministry of Culture booking is compulsory; check the official website for hours and fares before you go.
- Check opening times and access before you set off, as sources do not agree.
Check opening times and access before you set off
Nearby places
- Maimoni Beach
- San Giovanni di Sinis Village
- Is Arutas Beach
Where to stay
Where to stay
A comfortable base to reach this place.
