S'Archittu (Translation: "the little arch," in the
Sardinian language
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) is a small coastal tourist resort near
Oristano
Oristano (; sc, Aristanis ) is an Italian city and ''comune'', and capital of the Province of Oristano in the central-western part of the island of Sardinia. It is located on the northern part of the Campidano plain. It was established as the pr ...
(
Sardinia
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,
Italy
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), part of the municipality of
Cuglieri
Cuglieri ( sc, Cùllieri) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in the Province of Oristano in the Italian region Sardinia, located about northwest of Cagliari and about north of Oristano
Oristano (; sc, Aristanis ) is an Italian city and ''comune ...
.
Toponym
The locality takes its name from the rock arch (S'Archittu) which encloses the beach, easily reachable by walk via a footway; during summer nights the arch is illuminated.
The top of the arch is used for sea diving and it was the location of one event in the 2001 High Dive World Championship.
The arch, about 17 metres high, is a result of marine erosion of an ancient cave formed in the limestone.
Nearby
Approximately 1 km to the south of S'Archittu is
Torre del Pozzo ("The Well's Tower).
References
External links
A local website
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Frazioni of the Province of Oristano