Muravera
Located in south-eastern coast of Sardinia, the territory of Muravera is considered the center of the Sarrabus and is about the 6th km from the international port and airport of Cagliari.
The area now boasts a wealth of woodland charm that embodies pristine environments inhabited by different species of wildlife including golden eagles, wild boars and deer and flora throughout the year, Reserve visitors a multitude of colors and scents.
Of particular interest is the forest of Baccu Arrodas, a dense forest of Mediterranean, not far from the town and reachable on foot or by bike. Equipped for refreshment during the long spring walks you can visit the same name in which the mine was mined antimony and silver.
The territory is bounded by some 69 km of scenic coastline and breathtaking: by Sandy Muravera, of Tower Salinas and its ponds, Feraxi to be Cape Ferrat garrivare up to the white beaches of Costa Rei. Here the air you breathe is really magic and take on different shades of sand colors ranging from light gray to white glittering up.
The coasts, in addition to beautiful beaches , offer tourists a crystalline sea that brings together a beautiful underwater world and seabed, ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving.
Natural heritage of great prestige are the Ponds, wetland areas of natural interest and fauna especially the presence of numerous species of birds, a must for those who love photography and bird watching.
It is in these places, the beautiful pink flamingos reside for most of the year thus attracting the curiosity of many tourists.
Not far from the village is the Tower of 10 Horses, dating from the sixteenth century. which together with the Tower Salinas and the Tower Porto Corallo, protecting people from attacks by pirates. Arise near the archaeological sites of great interest, among which are worth visiting and the Nuraghe S'Acqua Seccis complexes Menhir Scalas, Cuili Piras and Piscina Rei.
The fisheries of Muravera
Throughout the history of the territory of Muravera, known for the beauty of its coast , The fisheries of San Giovanni, Colostrai Feraxi and have characterized the local economy.
The fishing is still practiced in the traditional way using the tides.
Here are fished and farmed mullet , mussels, clams and eels among the finest in Sardinia.
"History"
According to some scholars, the word derives from the frequent Sarrabus incusioni Saracen pirates from which "Is-Arrabus", derives from the Arabs or even older Punic city of Sarcopos, now located in the nearby municipality of Villaputzu wealth and influence and that controlled a vast area that included Muravera Quirra.
In the country remind the parish church of St. Nicholas of Gothic-Aragonese.
Human settlements in the territory can be traced back to muraverese 5000 a.C. as evidenced by the megalithic area of Piscina Rei, and the Nuraghe Scalas.
It was also subject to Phoenician and Punic settlements. Because of its geographical position, Muravera, was subjected to continuous raids of pirates, Veniano often rejected by the locals.
For this purpose, in 1600, coastal towers were built that still can be seen from the beaches: Tower of salt, Tower of the ten horses, Tower of Cape Ferrat.
