Hostels in ARGENTIERA SASSARI, ITALY

A Voyage through the Ghost Town of Argentiera, Sassari

Accommodation Options
Most tourists coming to Argentiera utilize accommodation based facilities available in Sassari and then use private or hotel rental transport to cover the 40 kilometer stretch while reaching Argentiera. From youth hostels facilities to budget hotels, there are many accommodation options within the radius of 50 kilometers from the town.

Argentiera is a town as well as a hamlet (frazione is the Italian version of a hamlet) in the commune of Sassari. Sassari in turn is located in the Sardinia islands of Italy. Situated near the Sardinian Sea, Argentiera is located at an elevation of 30 meters. Often dubbed as the ghost town, Argentiera offers a nice scope for an exciting travelling experience. The city is now a UNESCO preserved site apart from being included in Geological-Mining Park of Sardinia.

History
The town was known for mining since the historic times dating back to the Roman Empire. The 1940s was the most glorious period of Argentiera in terms of mining. The mines were reopened in the 19th century by a Belgian company but post World War 2 mining declined and mines were closed in 1963. The city offers an exciting leaf of industrial archaeology as the Argentiera village presently stands abandoned.

Popular Areas and Places of Entertainment
It is said that thrill is one of the most important parts of entertainment and not many places can provide the thrill quotient that Argentiera town can offer. Restaurants, bars and lounges are good in number in Sassari. Popular places near the town of Argentiera include Nuraghe di Palmavera, Le Bombarde, Neptune's Grotto and Anghelu Ruju.

Sassari has many popular museums like National Archaeological and Ethnographic G.A. Sanna Museum, Historical Museum of Brigata Sassari, Contemporary Art Museum, Museum of History of Sassari etc. Festivals like The Cavalcata Sarda, the candle holders’ festival and Sardinia Film Festival also attract a good number of locals and tourists.

Getting Around
Cars and small buses are the best transport modes while coming to this so called ghost town. Fertilia International Airport in Sassari is the closet airport to Argentiera. The public transport in Sassari, both road and railway based is decent. Visiting Argentiera involves coming to Sardinia Islands which boasts of 3 international airports well connected with Major Italian and some prominent European cities. But the most thrilling mode of transport to Sardinia Islands is via ferries with many private ferry operators providing nonstop services. It is strongly recommended to hire a local guide.

Languages Used
Italian is the only language used here apart from some other European languages used by foreign nationals residing around the town.

Currency
The whole of Italy like most of her European cousins uses Euro as the currency; latest news about the rates for currency conversion is available over the internet.