This beautiful route in Sardinia is a succession of curves and leads through the mountains and the interior of Sardinia with beautiful views and a number of interesting points to stop for a photo. We also drive a part along the coast with a view of the Golfo di Gonessi, where you can schedule longer stops to relax on one of the beautiful beaches. The asphalt is in good condition, the roads are wide and it is not very busy.

We leave from the parking lot at the petrol station in Cagliari, near our hotel and drive through the industrial area towards the mountains, here you will also see a number of water basins (RP3). The first part of the route is a fairly relaxed ride through a beautiful green landscape with a few small towns that you pass.

After the town of Guspini (RP7) it gets interesting, here we drive the first mountain pass Passo Genna and Frongia. At RP9 you can stop to take a picture of the pass road sign. This pass has a maximum height of 384 m and a length of 3.84 km. The height difference is 234 m, the percentage of the rise is on average 6.09% with a maximum gradient of 8.0%. A wonderfully winding road up with good asphalt.

The first stop is planned at Capo Pecora (RP12), one of the gems of the Costa Verde and located in the very south, in the territory of Arbus. To the south it is on the border of Portixeddu (Fluminimaggiore) and to the north it borders another pearl of Arbus, Scivu. The granite promontory stands out along a coastline dominated by limestone rock: the pink granite contrasts with the turquoise sea and the green Mediterranean. Take time to stretch your legs and admire the breathtaking view. There is also the possibility to visit the beautiful beach of the Costa Verde. At RP13 there are large parking spaces along the beach and is definitely recommended to enjoy this beautiful coastline.

We continue the drive along the coastline on a nice winding road with a number of points to stop for a photo, such as at RP14, to the coastal town of Iglesias (RP15) where a lunch stop is scheduled. There are several nice restaurants and you can also take time for the panoramic walk of Nebida, this is a scenic hike with breathtaking views of the famous seastack Pan di Zucchero (the Sugarloaf). Visit the neo-medieval laundry of Lamarmora, admire the breathtaking views and maybe see some more dolphins.

We drive further south to the town of Portescusi (RP19), a nice place to stretch our legs and take some pictures. When leaving the town, Here and TomTom are not the same, TT wants to turn left here, but that is a one-way street that you are not allowed to enter, so drive straight on from RP20.

We leave the coastline and drive inland again to the town of Carbonia, here for enthusiasts there is the opportunity to visit a Coal Museum near RP23 at the roundabout turn right and see the Museo del Carbone. The museum includes the lamp room, the underground tour and the lyre room. The lamp room houses a permanent exhibition on the history of coal, the mine and the city of Carbonia; it is a large room where you can admire a valuable collection of mining lamps, tools, instruments and everyday objects and where you can see photos, documents, historical films and video interviews with some miners.

Another museum that is worth a visit is the Geo-Speleologisch Museum, turn left at RP25, please note this is a dirt road up. This museum is dedicated to the geology of the island and in particular to that of Marmilla, in central-southern Sardinia, with an emphasis on the rocks formed 24 million years ago.

We continue on the SS293, a wonderfully sloping road along the reservoir and the Lago di Bau Pressiu dam (RP26). This dam, built between 1968 and 1972, has a height of 59 meters and is located 252.86 meters above sea level. Along the way you can enjoy beautiful panoramas and you will pass beautiful arch bridges at RP27 and RP29, at RP28 you can stop briefly at a small parking bay to take a photo.

We wind further to RP30 where you can turn right to visit the castle of Acquafredda (Coldwater). The castle is located in Siliqua in the south of Sardinia, about 30 km from Cagliari and rises from a hill of volcanic origin at an altitude of 256 meters above sea level. The site called "Domo Andesitico di Acquafredda" was established as a natural monument by the region of Sardinia. The discovery of a papal bull dated July 30, 1238, it is believed that the castle already existed at that date, but it is generally believed that its construction is attributed to the famous Pisan nobleman Ugolino Della Gherardesca, Count of Donoratico since 1257. From the top from the hill you have a beautiful view.

The day ends again in Cagliari at our hotel after a beautiful ride with wonderful roads, beautiful views and beautiful sights, which is certainly worthy of 5 ***** stars.