Stage 18: Nuxis to Santadi
“The trail to Santadi” — Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara, Sardinia
At a glance: stage 18 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Nuxis to Santadi: 20,2 km with 536 m of ascent and 601 m of descent.
Stage 18 of the Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara runs from Nuxis to Santadi for 20,2 km, with roughly 536 metres of ascent and 601 metres of descent. Expect a properly hilly day rather than a gentle transfer between villages.
Use the map and elevation profile to plan the day, but follow waymarks, local closures and current advice on the ground. Carry enough water for the exposed sections and allow time for stops rather than treating the GPX as a schedule.
GPX track published by Fondazione Cammino Minerario di Santa Barbara. Distances and elevation figures are calculated from that file; check the official route updates before setting off. Check the source
In Santadi, look first at the route’s recognised accommodation network, then local guesthouses and small B&Bs. Beds can be scarce in the smaller settlements, so booking ahead is the safer option.