Argentiera

The coastal town of Argentiera stands in front of the splendid bay of Argentiera, formed by two beaches: the larger of the two lies to the north, while the smaller one, known as Cala Onanu, lies to the south. This beach is dominated by the old, wooden washery building, behind which stands the ancient mining complex. The mines were used for the extraction of lead and argentiferous zinc from the XIX century until 1962 and represent a splendid example of industrial archaeology. The sand is slightly grey and mixed with shingle, while the sea is deep and a marvellous dark blue colour.