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Near Villacidro are some waterfalls that could be called the most beautiful and fascinating of the whole island. What is closer to the village takes its name Spendula Sa, whose literal translation would be just the waterfall. The precipitous drop of water on the rock is certainly a spectacle to be observed in the rainy season, but that view could enchant even in other seasons, at night, when the waterfall is on the colors of the sunset, or well cared for artificial lighting. , che in onore di lei, scrisse pure un sonetto, pubblicato sul Capitan Fracassa del 1921. Represents the last jump of the Rio Coxinas and had the honor and prestige to enchant his trip to Sardinia in 1882 the famous poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, who in her honor, also wrote a sonnet, published in the striking of the Captain 1921.

, altri due gioielli Always in the district Villacidro, embedded in the protected area of Monti Mannu, two other jewels natural. Hidden in the underbrush, among oaks and Mediterranean, framed by the scent of flowers and nature are two waterfalls. . To pool Irgas and Muru Mannu. Both are just following the paths that give more or less uneven, their conclusion stunning views. It 's the case that embarked on the path 113 leads to a clearing from which you can see the waterfall pool Irgas. Flows within a deep pool with a jump of 45 meters. While following the path you will reach 109 Muru Mannu. The trail is not advisable in the rainy season due to the presence of several fords. The largest jump of the waterfall is 70 meters between two sheer cliffs. At his feet surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and holly, a beautiful little lake.

Claudia Zedda

Anyone who has walked at least once for beaches that adorn the coast of Sardinia, has been drawn from what appears white lily, which blooms from June to September, which spreads to the salt air a delicate perfume. For this and more has been the subject of morbid attention by bathers attention that have made it the almost total disappearance. This is the sea lily, better known as lillu Sardinia de seas de Lizy seas. Its Latin name is, Pancratium maritimum. The name is attributable to several factors, from Pancratium Pankration, full force, maritimum because of its habitat, also for its similarity to lily lily that we all know, however, which is part of another family. And 'popular Tyrrhenian and Ionian coasts, while matters concerning the Adriatic coast that is present from Salento to the Marches. He lives happily all Italian islands, but due to excessive harvesting in the summer months, the flower has almost disappeared definitivament and the coasts of southern Sardinia. In 2006 through an ordinance (which lasted for 2007 and 2008) Mayor of Villasimius, prohibited collection of flower. Violators will face penalties in administrative fines. But much more must make sense to everyone. The souvenirs gathered from the beach is very fleeting, fading almost immediately, and will be unforgettable memories donated from having observed, in its full splendor, on a mottled orange tinged the sky of the Sardinian coast at sunset. And we should all be moved by the hope that you enjoy the show may be our children as well.

Claudia Zedda