San Giovanni
San Giovanni, a welcoming hamlet in Sardinia
San Giovanni is a hamlet of Posada located on the Tyrrhenian coast of the island of Sardinia. This place has an ancient history, dating back to when it was known as "Porto di Posada". Over the years, San Giovanni has become a residential village for holidays, rebuilt in the 1970s with a characteristic style.
History of San Giovanni
San Giovanni has an interesting history, dating back to the Roman era when it was known as Portus Luguidonis. This port was located in the small bay between the Tower of San Giovanni and the Church of San Giovanni Battista. The traffic of this port was intense, as Sardinia was considered the "granary of Rome". Additionally, it is assumed that there was a city called Feronia near the port in honor of the goddess of water. This could indicate the presence of the Etruscans in the area during Sardinian history.
San Giovanni today
San Giovanni is a famous tourist destination and boasts a one-kilometer-long beach and a pond, Longo, of great biological importance. Additionally, a River Park is planned to protect the beauty and nature of this territory.
Curiosities of San Giovanni
The San Giovanni beach in Posada is one of the best beaches in Sardinia and has been awarded the "5 sail Legambiente" award for over ten years. Every Sunday morning, there is a market where numerous products can be purchased, from clothing to food.
Demographic data
Currently, San Giovanni has a population of 256 inhabitants, of which 137 are females and 119 are males.
Places of interest
San Giovanni has many attractions worth visiting. Among these, there are naturalistic places like the Longo pond, the San Giovanni beach in Posada, and Mount Longu. Additionally, there are also historical and architectural places of interest such as the Tower of San Giovanni and the Church of San Giovanni Battista.
Notes
San Giovanni is one of the most picturesque and welcoming hamlets in Sardinia, with a fascinating history and unique natural beauty. It is definitely worth visiting.
Related voices
Among the related voices are the San Giovanni beach in Posada, the Wrecks of Posada, the Tower of San Giovanni, the Port of La Caletta, the Church of San Giovanni Battista, the Longo pond, Posada, and the beaches of Posada.
External links
Those interested in Sardinia can consult the official regional website in Italian, the San Giovanni di Posada website, the webzine on Sardinia, and tourist information for Sardinia.
