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Archaeological site · Alghero, Sardenha
Complesso nuragico di Palmavera
Nuragic village from the Bronze Age between Alghero and Porto Conte, with a two-tower nuraghe, a wall and the meeting hut, with a stone bench and a model of a nuraghe.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Complesso nuragico di Palmavera
The Complesso nuragico di Palmavera lies between the Alghero inlet and the Gulf of Porto Conte, about 10 km from the town. The settlement began around the 15th century BC and was in use until the early Iron Age, when a fire destroyed it at the end of the 8th century BC.
The nuraghe has a main tower, the oldest, with a chamber covered by a false stone dome, and a second tower added later. An outer wall with small towers formed two courtyards around it.
The highlight is the meeting hut, circular, with a stone bench along the wall and, in the center, a sandstone model of a nuraghe. The original is in the museu de Sassari; the site contains a copy. Around it you can see the bases of about 50 huts, part of a village that once was much larger.
The first excavations date to 1905, and the village was revealed in the 1960s.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
45 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, especially in summer, because the site has little shade. Check opening hours before you go.
How to get there
By car, about 10 km west of Alghero, on the road to Porto Conte and Capo Caccia, with parking next to the site. Buses to Capo Caccia pass nearby.
Tip
Combine with Capo Caccia and the Grotta di Nettuno on the same day: Palmavera is on the way.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Complesso nuragico di Palmavera
Is Palmavera worth visiting for those who aren't going to Barumini?
Yes. It's smaller than Su Nuraxi but clearly shows a nuraghe and a village, and is 10 km from Alghero.
What is the meeting hut?
A circular hut with a stone bench around it and a model of a nuraghe in the centre, likely the village's assembly place.
Can it be combined with Capo Caccia?
Yes. Palmavera is on the route between Alghero and Capo Caccia.