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Porto Flavia

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Porto Flavia

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  • Location: Igrèsias/Iglesias, Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy

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    October 10, 2025

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    A masterpiece of 20th-century mining engineering, Porto Flavia was built in 1924 to load minerals extracted from the Masua mines directly onto ships. Carved into the cliff overlooking the sea, the structure comprises two superimposed tunnels and nine silos capable of holding up to 10,000 tons of material. This system revolutionized mineral transportation in Sardinia, reducing loading times and costs.

    Today, the restored site, open to guided tours, offers a 700-meter trail inside the mountain and a spectacular view of Pan di Zucchero, the highest sea stack in the Mediterranean.

    For information and reservations: iglesiasturismo.it/porto-flavia
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    June 6, 2019

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    You can go into the tunnel, but only guided tours available (10€ p.p.)

    May 26, 2024

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    The tours can be booked online and cost 10 euros. English-language tours only take place every 2 hours!
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    View of Pan di Zucchero – Short Iron Ladder loop from Portu Cauli

    4.78km

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    270m

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    Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 20 m

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    Location: Igrèsias/Iglesias, Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy

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