An eyrie above the sea
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Meticulously finished, artfully designed, and boasting a superb, hovering infinity pool, Cargiu rises in a commanding hill-top position above the sparkling sea and the idyllic, pine-fringed sands of Santa Margherita di Pula. The sensational, 360-degree views also take in the emerald southern peaks of the Sulcis Mountains, a natural paradise for walkers. With seclusion and privacy guaranteed, and easy easy access to the summery buzz of Sardinia's sublime beaches, Cargiu offers the best of both worlds.
Keyholder highlights
- Spellbinding, 360-degree views
- 10m-long infinity pool
- Clean-lined contemporary interiors
- Extensive sea- and mountain-view terraces
- Panoramic Jacuzzi
- Glorious sunsets
Gallery
Cargiu and its gorgeous infinity pool rises on a rocky outcrop looking out to sea.
A bird's eye view of Cargiu with the sea and the beach of Santa Margherita di Pula below.
The sensational infinity pool with its views.
The main terrace, accessed from the communal hub and one of the bedrooms.
Where you will take most of your meals.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist available during your stay for emergency support
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- A mid-week clean and linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals
- Tourist taxes (tassa di soggiorno) levied by many town councils in Italy. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €1-€5 per person per night
Looking to know more about Cargiu?
Our team has visited each of our villas, so they can share the finer details and help explore flexible date options
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The Area
Cargiu rises on a rocky outcrop just 1.5km (as the crow flies) from the idyllic golden-white sands of Santa Margherita di Pula in the south of Sardinia. This fabled beach, which stretches for some 2km along the coastline, is served by a series of beach clubs with restaurants, bars and other facilities, and it is here where you will no doubt spend some of your time while not at the villa.
In terms of other beaches in the area, there is an embarrassment of riches, with numerous irresistible options nearby. Some of the best are Su Giudeu, Tuaredda, Porto Tramatzu and Porto Pino, but there are many more.
Sardinia's capital, Cagliari is less than an hour's drive away, and the city offers plenty to see, do and experience. Its old centre, divided into four quarters, brims with architectural and historical interest, including the remains of a Roman amphitheatre, fortified towers and bastions, a 13th-century cathedral and numerous other churches. There's also a botanical garden, a great food market, an archaeological museum, a flamingo-rich nature reserve (the Molentargius Park) and, of course, plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars.
A 20-minute drive away is the colourful, vibrant-but-laid-back town of Pula, whose winning mix of narrow streets, piazzas, craft shops, boutiques, a street market (once a week), restaurants, and bars make it a pleasure to spend time in. Heading inland, a 10-minute drive will take you to the village of Domus de Maria, which has a pretty good selection of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and pizzerie.
Other places of interest nearby include the fascinating Phoenician and Roman archaeological site of Nora (20 minutes), which occupies a peninsula above the sea; and the incredible cave complex of Is Zuddas.
A little further afield, but still within an easy day trip is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Barumini, an archaeological wonder that testifies to Sardinia's prehistoric Nuragic civilisation, dating back some 3,000 years.
Finally, the evocative islands of San Pietro and Sant'Antioco, just off the southwestern tip of Sardinia, are also worth a visit.
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