Hotel Mariposas

Southeastern Sardinia


Situated about halfway between the town centre and Spiaggia Simius, this lovely stone-clad hotel is set in glorious flower-strewn gardens. Its sunny spacious rooms all have their own terrace or balcony, and there’s an attractive pool for whiling away those lazy afternoons.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Southeastern Sardinia attractions

1. Museo Archeologico

0.9 MILES

Villasimius’ archaeology museum harbours a small but interesting collection of Roman and Phoenician artefacts, as well as various odds and ends recovered…

2. Cala Giunco

1.19 MILES

The pick of Villasimius' spiagge (beaches), Cala Giunco is a vision of beach perfection: a long strip of silky white sand sandwiched between tropical…

3. Stagno Notteri

1.2 MILES

This lagoon often hosts flamingos in winter. On its seaward side are several stunning beaches including Cala Giunco and Spiaggia del Simius with its…

4. Fortezza Vecchia

1.67 MILES

Perched on cliffs close to Capo Carbonara, this ruined 14th-century fortress dates back to the time the Aragonese controlled the island. The views over…

5. Capo Carbonara

2.51 MILES

If you embark on just one excursion from Villasimius, make it the 15-minute drive south to Capo Carbonara, a protected marine park. The promontory dips…

6. Spiaggia Costa Rei

9.04 MILES

In front of the eponymous resort, the Spiaggia Costa Rei is a lengthy strip of dazzling white sand lapped by astonishingly clear blue-green waters.

7. Spiaggia Piscina Rei

10.09 MILES

To the north of Costa Rei, this fabulous beach impresses with its blinding white sand and turquoise water. A couple more beaches fill the remaining length…

8. Monte dei Sette Fratelli

12.35 MILES

Clad in thick forest, the mountain massif known as the Monte dei Sette Fratelli dominates the remote Sarrabus area. Its granite peaks and woodlands…