Tanka Golf Villasimius
Overlooking the crystalline waters of Villasimius and set within the protected landscape...
Overlooking the crystalline waters of Villasimius and set within the protected landscape of Capo Carbonara, Tanka Golf delivers one of Sardinia's most scenic golfing experiences. The course moves through Mediterranean scrub, granite outcrops, coastal light and constant sea views, turning almost every hole into a postcard moment. This is not a club built around old-world formality, but around a modern Mediterranean rhythm where golf, beach, wellness and relaxed luxury coexist naturally. Playability rewards thoughtful club selection and trajectory control, especially when the coastal breeze becomes a true strategic factor. For travelers seeking an elegant golf stay without stiffness, Tanka balances resort comfort with a genuine sense of place. It works particularly well for couples and international guests who want to combine tee times with long lunches, beach hours and a refined Sardinian atmosphere. The result is a resort course that feels sunny, polished and distinctly tied to its surroundings rather than interchangeable with any generic holiday destination.
Prenota il tee time nel primo mattino: la luce sul mare è straordinaria, il vento è spesso più gentile e il giro scorre meglio se vuoi poi continuare la giornata in spiaggia.
One of the most memorable coastal scenarios in Italy
Perfect for combining golf, sea and resort stay
Wind can greatly change the difficulty
Less suitable for those seeking the label of a traditional club
Overlooking the crystalline waters of Villasimius and set within the protected landscape of Capo Carbonara, Tanka Golf delivers one of Sardinia's most scenic golfing experiences. The course moves through Mediterranean scrub, granite outcrops, coastal light and constant sea views, turning almost every hole into a postcard moment. This is not a club built around old-world formality, but around a modern Mediterranean rhythm where golf, beach, wellness and relaxed luxury coexist naturally. Playability rewards thoughtful club selection and trajectory control, especially when the coastal breeze becomes a true strategic factor. For travelers seeking an elegant golf stay without stiffness, Tanka balances resort comfort with a genuine sense of place. It works particularly well for couples and international guests who want to combine tee times with long lunches, beach hours and a refined Sardinian atmosphere. The result is a resort course that feels sunny, polished and distinctly tied to its surroundings rather than interchangeable with any generic holiday destination.
On the technical side, the course is a coastal layout of 18 holes playing to a par of 70 with a slope rating of 136. Visitor ratings underline the point: exceptional course quality, breathtaking scenery.
The best time to visit Tanka Golf Villasimius is March, April, May, October, November, with the club remaining open throughout the year. Among its most appreciated strengths: One of the most memorable coastal scenarios in Italy; Perfect for combining golf, sea and resort stay.
The facilities include putting green, driving range, restaurant, pro shop, cart rental, caddy on request.
The nearest airport is Cagliari Elmas (CAG), approximately 50 minutes by car.
What is the best time to play?+
Tanka Golf Villasimius is open year-round. The recommended months for optimal conditions are March, April, May, October, November.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Tanka Golf Villasimius does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Cagliari Elmas (CAG), approximately 50 minutes by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Tanka Golf Villasimius does not have on-site accommodation. There are various lodging options in the surrounding area; contact the club for partner recommendations.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 18 holes playing to a par of 70 with a slope rating of 136. It is a demanding course best suited to experienced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Area Marina di Capo Carbonara: il Posidonieto
The Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area hosts the most extensive Posidonia oceanica meadow in the western Mediterranean: 40 sq km of underwater meadows at 5-15 metres depth with the highest biodiversity in the Mediterranean. The CONISMA marine biology centre organises private guided snorkelling outings in the integral reserve zones.
“Marine biologist Chiara Ferretti guides private snorkelling in the zones never open to tourism with an underwater camera: you see the seahorse birth cycle in the Posidonia leaves — a phenomenon few marine biologists have filmed.”
Argiolas: Turriga Verticale
The Turriga by Argiolas was the first Sardinian wine to receive 3 Gambero Rosso glasses: pure Cannonau from century-old Serdiana vines vinified by Giacomo Tachis. The private vertical from 1988 — the first vintage — shows how Cannonau ages like the most structured Barolo on granite soil. Antonio and Giuseppe Argiolas receive by appointment.
“Antonio Argiolas shows Giacomo Tachis's original notebook with the 1988 Turriga trial blends: Tachis wrote 'this Cannonau is closer to Petrus than to Barolo' — a prophecy French critics confirmed 15 years later.”
Tanka Village: la Spa della Laguna
Tanka Village has Southern Sardinia's most scenic spa: built on the boundary line between the Notteri lagoon and the open sea at Villasimius. The Laguna e Mare treatments use natural muds from the Notteri lagoon — rich in Sardinian basalt minerals — and massages with local lentisk oil. The outdoor pool merges into the lagoon with pink flamingos walking on the banks.
“The Alba sulla Laguna ritual is available only on private booking from 6:00 AM: the spa opens the lagoon terrace with organic breakfast prepared by the Sardinian kitchen while pink flamingos move in the morning light. Only 2 guests at a time.”
Sa Cardiga e Su Schironi — Cucina di Laguna
On the banks of the Santa Gilla Lagoon, this multigenerational restaurant knows fish the way few in Sardinia do. Smoked eel, salt-crusted mullet, and soft-shell crabs arrive at the table with a disarming simplicity. It's not an Instagram place — it's a place you remember.
“Order the salt-crusted mullet and let the owner decide the rest — you won't regret it.”
Museo Archeologico Nazionale — I Fondali della Memoria
In this small museum, centuries of history recovered from the seabed lie quietly: Roman anchors, trading amphorae, the remnants of ships that never made it home. The underwater archaeology collection is among the most surprising in southern Sardinia, and yet almost unknown to passing visitors.
“Ask the ticket desk about the scale model of the Roman wreck off Capo Carbonara — very few visitors know it exists.”
Stagno di Notteri — Il Lago dei Fenicotteri
Separated from the open sea by a thin ribbon of white sand, Stagno di Notteri is a brackish mirror where pink flamingos winter with the ease of long-time residents. At dawn, when the low light sets their wings ablaze, the landscape feels closer to Africa than to Europe.
“Arrive at dawn with binoculars from the north side of the lagoon — the flamingos are close and the light is perfect.”
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Cagliari — L'Anima Sarda su Tela
Housed in the heart of the Stampace district, the Pinacoteca Nazionale holds centuries of Sardinian and Mediterranean painting: Catalan Gothic retables, altarpieces by Giovanni Muru, Flemish canvases that arrived by sea. It is one of those places where the island reveals itself not as a periphery, but as a crossroads of civilizations.
“The rooms dedicated to 15th-century retables, rarely crowded, offer an almost sacred stillness — visit in the late afternoon when the raking light makes the ancient gold shimmer.”
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