Villasalto is a large pastoral town situated on a plateau which connects the districts of Gerrei and Sarrabus. It was once a mining town, which grew up around the biggest antimony deposit in Italy. The "Su Suergiu" mine is now in disuse, but visitors can view the village and washery where the minerals were rinsed and separated.

In the centre of the town visitors can also admire the neo-classical church of S.Michele Arcangelo and the Parish church of S.Barbara, dating back to the sixteenth century.
Another interesting trip is to the Genis mountains and the "Arrubiu" necropolis, as well as to "Sa Grutta e' Scusi", where it is possible to see the Sardinian newt (Geotritone), a species in danger of extinction.
The beaches of the Sarrabus district are just a few minutes' drive from Villasalto.