Ingurtosu

Ingurtosu is a former mining village in the territory of Arbus, set in the Is Animas valley along the road towards Piscinas. Abandoned buildings, industrial structures, shafts and wild scenery tell one of the most important chapters of Sardinia’s mining history.

For more than a century, Ingurtosu was the administrative centre of major mining operations. The settlement housed workers, families, offices and services connected with extraction.

Industrial remains are spread along a rugged valley descending towards the Costa Verde. Ruins and mining structures are embedded directly in the landscape.

Ore-washing plants, shafts and old buildings help explain how a large mining system was organised. Some structures are unsafe or inaccessible, so barriers and safety instructions must be respected.

The road continues towards the Piscinas Dunes, creating one of the most atmospheric routes on Sardinia’s west coast. The drive itself is part of the experience.

Ingurtosu and Piscinas form a strong pairing. There is no need to add Montevecchio on the same day when the selected pace is Relaxed or Balanced.