Cagliari with Children

Parks, museums, and beaches perfect for families.

Parks and Green Spaces

Parco di Terramaini

8 hectares, with Mediterranean vegetation, a pond with flamingos, dedicated children's play areas, an open-air theater, a bocce court, equipped areas for water, and food stands.

A garden of approx. 600 sqm designed especially for young children, with climbing equipment, a play area, and a picnic zone.

Parco di Monte Claro

Large spaces, games for children, a pond with geese/turtles, a library for children, and five-a-side football pitches.

A green and peaceful oasis with a variety of botanical species; useful for natural explorations with children.

Parco Pitz’e Serra

Playground with swings, slides, and space to run; accessible.

Museums and Cultural Places

Musei Nazionali di Cagliari

Recognized as “Museums Friendly to Girls, Boys, and Adolescents” by UNICEF. Offers educational paths, didactic audio guides, and accessible spaces.

Galleria Comunale d’Arte

Offers "The Reading Garden", carts with books for kids, and reading spaces. Admission is free for children.

Museo delle Ferrovie

Historical exhibitions related to the railway, tools, a reconstructed station, and rolling stock. Much appreciated by children who love trains.

Museo d’Arte Siamese

Often involved in educational activities; it is part of the museum circuit with discounted tickets for children.

Planetarium and Scientific Activities

  • Planetario de L’Unione Sarda: offers shows for families, virtual journeys through the sky and events like “Le stelle con il Piccolo Principe”.
  • Laboratori al planetario: available telescope observations, Moon labs, and shows dedicated to children.

Family-Friendly Sea and Beaches

Family Beach, Poetto

A beach club on Poetto designed for families, with services such as a play area, entertainment, and a changing table.

General family-friendly beaches

Il Poetto is cited as one of the most suitable beaches for children in Sardinia for its sand, shallow waters, and wide availability of services.