In recent years the town and picturesque coastline, stretching along to the south eastern tip of Capo Carbonara, have seen a sharp increase in tourist activity as more and more visitors discover the treasures of this part of Sardinia.

The area offers splendid landscapes, marvellous beaches and the characteristic Mediterranean shrub land.
Visitors are particularly attracted to the fine, white sandy beaches, the splendid transparent water and the unspoilt natural environment.
The Gulf of Capo Carbonara boasts the magnificent
beaches of Porto Sa Ruxi, Cala Piscareddus,
Campus, Campulongu and Spiaggia del Riso.

Along the east coast from Villasimius there are the other splendid beaches, such as Porto Giunco, Notteri and the beach of Simius, Is Traias and Is Molentis.
The two islands, Isola dei Cavoli and Isola di Serpentara, are also well worth a visit.
Villasimius is noted for its limpid water and seabed, rich in marine life and wrecks, and is a haven for those who enjoy snorkelling and diving.

The area Villasimius looks out upon (about 8850 hectares) has been a protected marine environment since 1999. It is known as Capo Carbonara and there are guided tours of this fascinating oasis for the benefit of visitors and nature lovers.
Frequent sightings of the Monk seal are a guarantee of the clean water, which laps this splendid coastline, since it is a species which only lives in uncontaminated, natural environments.