Five Mysterious Places to Visit in Sardinia

Beyond the turquoise sea lies another Sardinia: silent, eerie, and full of secrets. If you love legends and mystery, here are five places to explore.

1. Argentiera – The Ghost Mining Village
Once buzzing with miners, today it’s almost abandoned. Among the ruins and silver-colored cliffs, locals still whisper about strange metallic echoes in the night.
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2. Lollove – The Cursed Village
A handful of stone houses, less than 15 inhabitants, and a curse: “You will never grow, you will never die.” Time here feels frozen.
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3. Pranu Muttedu – The Sardinian Stonehenge
Over 60 prehistoric menhirs rise from the earth near Goni. Some more than 4 meters tall, they guard an ancient necropolis shrouded in mystery.
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4. Luras – The Accabadora
In this Gallura village, you’ll find millennial olive trees and the unsettling story of the accabadora, the woman who brought “the good death.” A unique museum preserves her tools.
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5. San Salvatore di Sinis – The Western Ghost Town
Dusty streets, whitewashed houses, and a rural sanctuary. It looks like a cowboy film set—and indeed, westerns were shot here. Once a year, the village awakens for the barefoot race of the Corsa degli Scalzi.
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