Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Scenic·Hidden gem
Monte Arci, Sardinia
Sardinia
Monte Arci (812 m) near Oristano is the only obsidian source in the western Mediterranean — Neolithic communities traded this black volcanic glass from Sardinia to the coasts of France, Spain and North Africa. The plateau is covered in obsidian fragments. The observatory at the summit gives a view of the Sinis peninsula and the Gulf of Oristano. Peregrine on the volcanic cliffs.
Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+300 m
Best season
Year-round
Highlights
- Only obsidian source in the western Mediterranean
- Neolithic trade network — obsidian traded to Spain and North Africa
- Obsidian fragments cover the plateau surface
With your dog
Volcano plateau; dogs off-leash.
