Arbus is a village close to the Sardinian coast with nice sandy beaches. Its history is closely related to the mining industry, which operated here at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The town is located a short distance from the coast, but has no direct access to the sea. However, it is close from here to attractive beaches, such as the Torre dei Corsari beach. It is a good place for a quiet holiday, away from the crowds, and a great location for people who like to combine relaxation by the sea with visiting unusual places.
In the second half of the 19th century, the vicinity of Arbus and the nearby Ingurtos became famous thanks to the discovery of rich deposits of zinc, lead and silver. Mines and workers' housing estates were established here, traces of which are still visible today. Since 1997, the remains of former mines, buildings, galleries drilled in rocks and mining installations have been under the protection of UNESCO Geopark. It was one of the first facilities of this type in the world, and thanks to its activities, it was possible to preserve the unique traces of the former mining activities, which greatly influenced the surrounding landscape.
