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126 SARDINIA AREA B Y AREA
6 Capo Caccia
Towering above the sea, the Capo Caccia promontory, with a
lighthouse perched on the outermost point, offers wonderful
views of Alghero. Wild pigeons, swifts, peregrine falcons and
herring gulls nest in the crevices and gullies of the precipitous
cliffs. On the western side of the headland – opposite the barren
profile of the island of Foradada – 656 steep steps (known as Griffon vulture
the Escala del Cabirol, or Roe-deer’s Staircase) take you down Only a few of these rare
the cliff to the fascinating caves of the Grotta di Nettuno creatures survive in Sardinia.
(Neptune’s Grotto). The cave can also be reached in about
three hours by boat from Alghero.
Herring gulls
These birds nest
in cliff crevices
and ravines.
Peregrine falcons
These raptors prefer calm, open
spaces with rocky cliffs – Capo
Caccia is a favoured ground.
KEY
1 Torre Pegna
2 Torre del Tramariglo
3 Cala d’Inferno
4 Isola Foradada
5 Lago La Marmora Capo Caccia
In the past this promontory was frequented by travellers and
6 Punta del Bollo prominent naturalists such as Alberto La Marmora. The name
7 Punta del Quadro Capo Caccia derives from the caccia, or wild pigeon hunting,
that was once popular here.
For hotels and restaurants in this region see p178 and p188
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