Sant'Anna Arresi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sant'Anna Arresi
Arresi
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| Comune di Sant'Anna Arresi | |
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Porto Pino
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Frazioni | Porto Pino, Is Pillonis, Is Cinus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.7 km2 (14.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Population
(30 November 2015)
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| • Total | 2,743 |
| • Density | 74.74/km2 (193.58/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Arresini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
09010
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| Dialing code | 0781 |
| Patron saint | St. Anne |
| Saint day | 26 July |
Sant'Anna Arresi is a small town in the beautiful Sardinia region of Italy. People who live here are called Arresini. The town is also known as Arresi in the local Sardinian language. It is located in the Province of South Sardinia, about 45 kilometers (28 miles) southwest of a bigger city called Cagliari. It's also about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Carbonia.
Sant'Anna Arresi shares its borders with two other towns: Masainas and Teulada.
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Exploring Sant'Anna Arresi
Sant'Anna Arresi has many interesting places to visit. One of the most famous is a part of the town called Porto Pino.
Porto Pino's Amazing Beach
Porto Pino is known for its incredibly clean beach. This beach stretches for almost 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). It has huge sand dunes that can reach up to 29 meters (95 feet) high! Imagine climbing those sandy hills!
Unique Trees and Plants
The area around Porto Pino is very important for nature. It has a thick forest of Aleppo pine trees, covering about 90 hectares (222 acres). These trees are special to the Mediterranean area.
Besides the Aleppo pines, you can also find short, bushy Phoenician juniper plants. There are also some rare kermes oaks. These kermes oaks are usually found as bushes and are very rare in other parts of Sardinia.
Wetlands and Wildlife
Behind the beach, there's a wetland area. This is a marshy place where water collects. It's a perfect home for many different kinds of birds. You might see cormorants and green cormorants. These birds are great at diving for fish!
Fun Festivals and Culture
Sant'Anna Arresi is also known for its lively culture.
Ai confini tra Sardegna e Jazz Festival
One of the most exciting events is an international music festival called Ai confini tra Sardegna e Jazz. This means "On the borders between Sardinia and Jazz." It's a big event that brings musicians and jazz lovers from all over the world to Sant'Anna Arresi. The festival usually happens in late summer, either in the first week of August or the first week of September. It's a great chance to enjoy live music in a beautiful setting!
Images for kids
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Nuraghe Arresi, an ancient stone building
See also
In Spanish: Sant'Anna Arresi para niños
