Notteri Pond, Cagliari
Lake Notteri is a pond that is located in the central part of the peninsula of Capo Carbonara, in the Villasimius district. The area of the lake is 34 hectares, and the depth is no more than 1.5 meters. Attention deserves snow-white fine sand and sea water. Such a landscape is very popular not only among tourists – on the shore of Lake Notteri films and commercials are often made.
Nature of Notteri Pond
Lake Notteri was formed due to the connection of the island of Punta Santo Stefano with the land through two braids. As a result of this process, part of the sea was fenced and turned into a pond. The lake is drainless, therefore in the summer time there is a sharp drop in the water level. Notteri replenishes its waters due to precipitation. The water in the lake is salty.
The fauna of the salt lake of Notteri is represented by gulls, cormorants and other swamp birds. In winter, flamingos flock there. The lake is one of the few places on the east coast of Sardinia where you can meet these birds. Such inhabitants attract tourists and are a real tourist pearl of the peninsula of Capo Carbonara.
Where to stay
The tourist infrastructure on Lake Notteri is developed at a high level. On the shore are hotels and guesthouses. They offer to their tourists: accommodation services, airport transfers, bicycle rental, barbecue, children's playgrounds, parking lots, internet and much more.
On the beach there are grocery kiosks, a cafe, a bar-restaurant. Throughout the beach you can rent straw umbrellas and sun loungers, sun beds and hammocks, as well as a boat, a motorcycle and more.
How to get there
The nearest airport to the lake is Cagliari, here planes fly from many Italian and European cities. The Peninsula of Capo Carbonara is in 50 km from the airport. Also, ferries from other ports of the Mediterranean Sea arrive at the port of Cagliari.
From Cagliari, tourist can get by car. For this it is necessary to proceed along the Quartu-Sant Elena – Villasimius highway. In 2 km to the town of Villasimius, turn right onto the road to Campulung. On this road it is necessary to follow up to the fork in Villasimius. Turning on it, the tourist gets on the road, which leads to the pond.
