Discover the vibrant nightlife in Cagliari, where the city comes alive after dark. Immerse yourself in a world of excitement, entertainment, and cultural experiences as you explore the various venues and activities that make Cagliari’s nightlife truly unique. From trendy clubs to cozy wine bars, there is something for everyone in this lively Italian city. Soak up the atmosphere, mingle with locals and fellow travelers, and create unforgettable memories as you dive into the captivating nightlife scene of Cagliari. Get ready to dance, laugh, and indulge in the vibrant energy that pulsates through the streets after sunset. Experience the best of Nightlife in Cagliari and make your nights in this enchanting city truly unforgettable.
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Video: Cagliari by night from above
Experience the enchanting nightlife of Cagliari from a whole new perspective – behold the captivating beauty of the city illuminated under the night sky! Indulge your senses by watching the mesmerizing video that showcases the splendid views of Cagliari from above. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness the vibrant nightlife in Cagliari firsthand. Prepare to be dazzled!
What to see in Cagliari at night?
Looking for nighttime activities in Sardinia? While the southern part may lack bustling towns, there’s still plenty to enjoy after sunset. Sardinia attracts beach enthusiasts, but they can also appreciate a lovely evening stroll. Cagliari, the largest city in southern Sardinia, boasts an impressive and captivating historic center. Wondering how to explore it? Well, there isn’t just one route. In this post, I’ll share an example that guarantees an enjoyable night in Cagliari. Discover the vibrant nightlife in Cagliari as you immerse yourself in its charming historic center.
Viale Buon Cammino
It’s a balmy Friday evening in late June 2023, and we’ve just parked our car on Viale Buon Cammino, a stone’s throw away from Porta Cristina. As we leisurely stroll down the avenue, we can’t help but notice the multitude of car parks lining the street. However, the majority of spaces are already occupied, so you might need to do a little circling before lucking out on a vacant spot. But worry not, for this bustling scene sets the perfect stage for an exciting night of exploring the vibrant nightlife in Cagliari.
Piazza Aquilino Cannas
Once you have parked the car, proceed towards Porta Cristina. Before crossing the gate, however, stop in Piazza Aquilino Cannas, where there is an excellent panoramic point. In the evening, you can see a magnificent view of Cagliari all lit up from here.
The route we are going to take includes many historical monuments, including in particular the San Remy Bastion. The San Remy bastion cannot be missed on your visit to Cagliari as it is architecturally very scenic and one of the focal points of the city of Cagliari.
Christina Gate
Let’s go back to where we left off, that is in front of the Porta Cristina. The gate was redesigned in 1825 and represents the western entrance to the Castello district, whose fortifications lost their closure towards the city in the first decades of the 19th century and therefore, the need was felt to change some architectural elements.
Tower of San Pancrazio
As soon as we pass the Porta Cristina, we have a high tower in front of us: the Tower of San Pancrazio. Seeing it live, it is not surprising to know that the terrace of this tower is the highest point in the whole city. In fact, the tower is already located at the top of the city of Cagliari and the height of the tower is 37 meters. In total, the terrace is 130 meters above sea level.
Continuing our evening walk, we pass through Piazza dell’Indipendenza and Via Nicolò Canelles. Via Nicolò Canelles is a narrow street where there are only houses and buildings but it is very characteristic.
Palace Square
At a certain point the space in front of us magically opens up and we find ourselves in Piazza Palazzo, in front of the Palazzo Regio, a former royal residence, and immediately after the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Santa Cecilia, an elegant cathedral from the 1200s.
We leave the cathedral on our left and continue straight on, passing by Piazza Carlo Alberto, the square that opens up on our right. Let’s now take another of Cagliari’s narrow and long streets, which in reality, is always the continuation of Via Nicolò Canelles.
Via Nicolò Canelles
To give you a better idea of the width, or narrowness, of this street, I can tell you that in some points at most one Fiat 500 can pass. Via Nicolò Canelles is not the only street that leads to the San Remy bastion, in fact it is parallel to two other streets that all lead to the Cagliari bastion.
Walking along Via Nicolò Canelles, you pass by historic buildings but also by areas that are a bit abandoned. It’s a real mix of styles that show you how Cagliari is an ancient city with a long history behind it.
San Remy bastion and Umberto I terrace
At one point we find ourselves going down a stairway and find ourselves directly at the bastion. The upper part of the bastion where we are now looks like a large square that is all lit up in the evening. This square is the Umberto I terrace, the name terrace is very appropriate because it overlooks the city and the sea: from here, you can see all of Cagliari.
What strikes us here while we are at the Umberto I terrace, in addition to the magnificent view, is the imposing arch of the San Remy Bastion. Approaching the large arch and the stairways leading to the lower part of the bastion, we lean out and see another small square below us where people dance the milonga on our particular evening. A large monument, the view of Cagliari illuminated, 2 large stairways, the milonga dancers below us: a very beautiful and romantic scene, a memory of the city of Cagliari that I will carry with me over time.
Now we go down the stairs and approach the milonga music and dancers. Having to pass under the arch, where in the meantime, the dancers try their hand at their dances, we also try to move in time so as not to disturb them.
Once past the milonga dancers? We continue to go down the stairs to find ourselves in another square. In the meantime, however, let’s observe what is around us and admire this beautiful building or monument that appears to be made of white marble from a different perspective.
Constitution Square
We are now in Constitution Square, a square where cars also pass with a roundabout in the center. Constitution Square is a junction of various streets from which you can reach different directions and is a popular point in the city of Cagliari both during the day and in the evening. In the square, we have some shops and at one corner there is also a bar which is also particularly popular at different times of the day.
Exploring the various streets that surround the square, we take one arriving in Piazza Martiri D’Italia, but our attention is concentrated more on 2 other streets: via Regina Margherita and Via Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Via Regina Margherita
Via Regina Margherita is an avenue that leads to the port area, where you can find some excellent places to have an evening aperitif or enjoy hearty aperitifs.
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, on the other hand, is a commercial pedestrian street with many shops. This is one of the main streets where you can take a walk in the center of Cagliari, especially during the day. I say especially during the day because on this Friday evening at the end of June we found everything closed and we immediately understand that life in Cagliari is not very lively in the evening in this area.
It therefore comes naturally to me to make the comparison between Cagliari which is a large city and Villasimius, which is just a town. The difference I notice while walking in this area is that in Villasimius, you will find the shops open even in the evening and if you need a pharmacy, you can find it open, instead here in via Garibaldi in Cagliari the pharmacy and parapharmacy are closed. The only shops you will almost certainly find open are the stalls on street corners selling souvenirs.
The look of Via Garibaldi changes if you come during the weekend in the late afternoon/evening. Let’s take as an example the day following our evening stroll in Cagliari, Saturday at 7 in the evening: what is via Garibaldi like at this hour? Unlike the late evening, via Garibaldi is full of people during the day, above all because it is Saturday: open shops, open bars and very touristy.
Going back to our Friday evening, however, I must say that despite the closed shops this is a pleasant area as there are many nice cafes, small corners where you can sip a drink, get a take-away pizza or an ice cream. So you can easily come to Via Giuseppe Garibaldi to spend a nice evening, perhaps with friends.
Garibaldi square
Moreover, at the end of Via Giuseppe Garibaldi we find ourselves in Piazza Garibaldi, a nice square where there are really many clubs. Here you can go from dinner to ice cream in just a few steps because you find everything in the same square. There is also a small carousel or other games for children, as well as a few benches in a tree-lined square.
We also take advantage of one of the bars in Piazza Garibaldi to have a coffee before returning to the car.
Cagliari: a city on the rise!
One thing to take into consideration especially by those who have some difficulty in walking and moving around is that the route taken from Porta Cristina to Piazza Garibaldi is pleasant because it is all downhill but going back clearly the situation changes. From Piazza Garibaldi to Porta Cristina the road is uphill, the stairway uphill, the other roads uphill, in short, Cagliari becomes an all uphill city!.
How long does it take to get from Piazza Garibaldi to Por
What to see in Cagliari at night?
Sardinia is known for its beaches and breathtaking views but what to do in Sardinia at night? The southern part of Sardinia does not have many inhabited centers where you can spend a nice evening. Many sea lovers choose Sardinia precisely for the beauty of its sea but they probably also appreciate a nice evening stroll.
Cagliari is the largest city in southern Sardinia and is also the one with the largest and most interesting historic center in the area. Which route can I take to visit the historic center of Cagliari? Surely there isn’t just one possible route but in this post I’ll give you an example of a route that allows you to spend a nice evening in Cagliari.
Viale Buon Cammino
We are on a Friday evening at the end of June 2023 and we park the car in Viale Buon Cammino a few steps from Porta Cristina. There are several car parks along the avenue, although most of the spaces are already occupied and you may have to drive around a bit before finding a free space.
Piazza Aquilino Cannas
Once you have parked the car, proceed towards Porta Cristina. Before crossing the gate, however, stop in Piazza Aquilino Cannas, where there is an excellent panoramic point. In the evening, you can see a magnificent view of Cagliari all lit up from here.
The route we are going to take includes many historical monuments, including in particular the San Remy Bastion. The San Remy bastion cannot be missed on your visit to Cagliari as it is architecturally very scenic and one of the focal points of the city of Cagliari.
Christina Gate
Let’s go back to where we left off, that is in front of the Porta Cristina. The gate was redesigned in 1825 and represents the western entrance to the Castello district, whose fortifications lost their closure towards the city in the first decades of the 19th century and therefore, the need was felt to change some architectural elements.
Tower of San Pancrazio
As soon as we pass the Porta Cristina, we have a high tower in front of us: the Tower of San Pancrazio. Seeing it live, it is not surprising to know that the terrace of this tower is the highest point in the whole city. In fact, the tower is already located at the top of the city of Cagliari and the height of the tower is 37 meters. In total, the terrace is 130 meters above sea level.
Continuing our evening walk, we pass through Piazza dell’Indipendenza and Via Nicolò Canelles. Via Nicolò Canelles is a narrow street where there are only houses and buildings but it is very characteristic.
Palace Square
At a certain point the space in front of us magically opens up and we find ourselves in Piazza Palazzo, in front of the Palazzo Regio, a former royal residence, and immediately after the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and Santa Cecilia, an elegant cathedral from the 1200s.
We leave the cathedral on our left and continue straight on, passing by Piazza Carlo Alberto, the square that opens up on our right. Let’s now take another of Cagliari’s narrow and long streets, which in reality, is always the continuation of Via Nicolò Canelles.
Via Nicolò Canelles
To give you a better idea of the width, or narrowness, of this street, I can tell you that in some points at most one Fiat 500 can pass. Via Nicolò Canelles is not the only street that leads to the San Remy bastion, in fact it is parallel to two other streets that all lead to the Cagliari bastion.
Walking along Via Nicolò Canelles, you pass by historic buildings but also by areas that are a bit abandoned. It’s a real mix of styles that show you how Cagliari is an ancient city with a long history behind it.
San Remy bastion and Umberto I terrace
At one point we find ourselves going down a stairway and find ourselves directly at the bastion. The upper part of the bastion where we are now looks like a large square that is all lit up in the evening. This square is the Umberto I terrace, the name terrace is very appropriate because it overlooks the city and the sea: from here, you can see all of Cagliari.
What strikes us here while we are at the Umberto I terrace, in addition to the magnificent view, is the imposing arch of the San Remy Bastion. Approaching the large arch and the stairways leading to the lower part of the bastion, we lean out and see another small square below us where people dance the milonga on our particular evening. A large monument, the view of Cagliari illuminated, 2 large stairways, the milonga dancers below us: a very beautiful and romantic scene, a memory of the city of Cagliari that I will carry with me over time.
Now we go down the stairs and approach the milonga music and dancers. Having to pass under the arch, where in the meantime, the dancers try their hand at their dances, we also try to move in time so as not to disturb them.
Once past the milonga dancers? We continue to go down the stairs to find ourselves in another square. In the meantime, however, let’s observe what is around us and admire this beautiful building or monument that appears to be made of white marble from a different perspective.
Constitution Square
We are now in Constitution Square, a square where cars also pass with a roundabout in the center. Constitution Square is a junction of various streets from which you can reach different directions and is a popular point in the city of Cagliari both during the day and in the evening. In the square, we have some shops and at one corner there is also a bar which is also particularly popular at different times of the day.
Exploring the various streets that surround the square, we take one arriving in Piazza Martiri D’Italia, but our attention is concentrated more on 2 other streets: via Regina Margherita and Via Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Via Regina Margherita
Via Regina Margherita is an avenue that leads to the port area, where you can find some excellent places to have an evening aperitif or enjoy hearty aperitifs.
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, on the other hand, is a commercial pedestrian street with many shops. This is one of the main streets where you can take a walk in the center of Cagliari, especially during the day. I say especially during the day because on this Friday evening at the end of June we found everything closed and we immediately understand that life in Cagliari is not very lively in the evening in this area.
It therefore comes naturally to me to make the comparison between Cagliari which is a large city and Villasimius, which is just a town. The difference I notice while walking in this area is that in Villasimius, you will find the shops open even in the evening and if you need a pharmacy, you can find it open, instead here in via Garibaldi in Cagliari the pharmacy and parapharmacy are closed. The only shops you will almost certainly find open are the stalls on street corners selling souvenirs.
The look of Via Garibaldi changes if you come during the weekend in the late afternoon/evening. Let’s take as an example the day following our evening stroll in Cagliari, Saturday at 7 in the evening: what is via Garibaldi like at this hour? Unlike the late evening, via Garibaldi is full of people during the day, above all because it is Saturday: open shops, open bars and very touristy.
Going back to our Friday evening, however, I must say that despite the closed shops this is a pleasant area as there are many nice cafes, small corners where you can sip a drink, get a take-away pizza or an ice cream. So you can easily come to Via Giuseppe Garibaldi to spend a nice evening, perhaps with friends.
Garibaldi square
Moreover, at the end of Via Giuseppe Garibaldi we find ourselves in Piazza Garibaldi, a nice square where there are really many clubs. Here you can go from dinner to ice cream in just a few steps because you find everything in the same square. There is also a small carousel or other games for children, as well as a few benches in a tree-lined square.
We also take advantage of one of the bars in Piazza Garibaldi to have a coffee before returning to the car.
Cagliari: a city on the rise!
One thing to take into consideration especially by those who have some difficulty in walking and moving around is that the route taken from Porta Cristina to Piazza Garibaldi is pleasant because it is all downhill but going back clearly the situation changes. From Piazza Garibaldi to Porta Cristina the road is uphill, the stairway uphill, the other roads uphill, in short, Cagliari becomes an all uphill city!.
How long does it take to get from Piazza Garibaldi to Porta Cristina on foot? It takes more or 20-25 minutes, but it clearly depends a lot on your pace.
Dance destinations in Cagliari
Dance destinations in Cagliari: Where to groove the night away in the city that never sleeps.
Latin dance
Discover the vibrant Latin dance scene in Cagliari, where dancers find themselves immersed in a world of rhythm and movement. Explore the lively venues that come alive with the sultry beats of Latin music. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply looking to experience the electrifying atmosphere, Cagliari offers a variety of places to embrace the passion and excitement of Latin dance. Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting nightlife in Cagliari, where the pulsating energy and captivating performances create unforgettable memories on the dance floor.
Places where you can dance on the Poetto beach:
Capolinea beach Poetto
Capolinea beach Poetto: https://www.facebook.com/capolineacafe.chioscopoetto
Address: Viale Lungo Mare Poetto, 09126 Cagliari CA
Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/76hnezvTDTBgmKUE9
040 Zeroquaranta
040 Zeroquaranta. Address: Via Calamattia, 21, 09134 Pirri CA.
Google maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4wskyfYubnRY7haJ8
TOP 10 Best bar for evening aperitif
Locanda Caddeo: Locanda Caddeo caters to even the most ravenous individuals with their appetizing aperitifs, making it the perfect destination for those seeking a satisfying nightlife experience in Cagliari.
Address:
- Via Roma 5 Cagliari
- Corso Vittorio Emanuele 1 Cagliari
- Piazza Costituzione 17, Cagliari
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