Saturday, May 13, 2006
The Poetto has something for everyone
Poetto is the closest and most popular beach in Cagliari. The name of this long sandy shore, from “Sella del diavolo” (“The saddle of the devil”) to “Margine rosso” probably derives from the tower called “Del poeta” (“Of the poet”) which stands on the eastern side of S.Elia promontory.
When the mistral wind blows, it is possible to understand the origin of the fable which gave “Golfo degli angeli” (Gulf of the angels”) and “Sella del diavolo” their names: devils took control of the gulf. They were defeated by the archangel Michael after a long hard battle. During the devils’ retreat, their leader Lucifer lost his saddle - which fell into the sea - and became petrified. Since then the angels have taken care of the gulf and have promised ever-lasting peace.
From the “Sella del diavolo”, you can go along the coast road to Quartu, either by car or by bus. People in Cagliari usually use the bus stops to indicate the different parts of Poetto beach. The first stop is an area where people who like sports congregate. In the nearby port of “Marina piccola” there are yachts, sailboards and frequent regattas. It is very popular in summertime and you can go there to eat an ice-cream or to go for a walk. The fourth bus stop is the favourite haunt for very young people so it is very noisy, while the next stop is more quiet.
There are two Spanish towers and their aim was to defend and control the whole beach. At every bus stop you can find some bars and little restaurants where you can rest and have a good time while seeing a beautiful landscape.
Written by Francesco, Francesca, Silvia and Nao of the Siotto high school, Cagliari.
When the mistral wind blows, it is possible to understand the origin of the fable which gave “Golfo degli angeli” (Gulf of the angels”) and “Sella del diavolo” their names: devils took control of the gulf. They were defeated by the archangel Michael after a long hard battle. During the devils’ retreat, their leader Lucifer lost his saddle - which fell into the sea - and became petrified. Since then the angels have taken care of the gulf and have promised ever-lasting peace.
From the “Sella del diavolo”, you can go along the coast road to Quartu, either by car or by bus. People in Cagliari usually use the bus stops to indicate the different parts of Poetto beach. The first stop is an area where people who like sports congregate. In the nearby port of “Marina piccola” there are yachts, sailboards and frequent regattas. It is very popular in summertime and you can go there to eat an ice-cream or to go for a walk. The fourth bus stop is the favourite haunt for very young people so it is very noisy, while the next stop is more quiet.
There are two Spanish towers and their aim was to defend and control the whole beach. At every bus stop you can find some bars and little restaurants where you can rest and have a good time while seeing a beautiful landscape.
Written by Francesco, Francesca, Silvia and Nao of the Siotto high school, Cagliari.
