Stintino facts for kids

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Comune
Comune di Stintino
Coat of arms
Stintino within the Province of Sassari
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Sassari (SS)
Frazioni	Ercoli, Ezzi Mannu, Le Vele, Nodigheddu, Pischina Salidda, Pittiacca, Pozzo San Nicola, Preddu Nieddu, Punta Su Turrione, Rocca Ruja, Tonnara Saline, Unia
Area
• Total	58.4 km2 (22.5 sq mi)
Elevation	9 m (30 ft)
Population  (31 December 2014)
• Total	1,616
• Density	27.67/km2 (71.67/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Stintinesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	07040
Dialing code	079
Patron saint	Beata Vergine della Difesa
Saint day	8 September

Stintino is a lovely coastal town, also known as a comune (municipality). It is located in the Province of Sassari on the beautiful island of Sardinia, which is part of Italy. Stintino is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) north of Cagliari. It is also about 35 kilometers (22 miles) northwest of Sassari.

Exploring Stintino's Location

Panorama of the town.

Stintino is found on a special piece of land called a peninsula. This peninsula stretches out from the Nurra plain towards Asinara Island. Asinara Island is part of the Asinara National Park. Stintino is the closest place to catch a boat to visit this amazing park.

The town of Stintino shares a border with Sassari. The very tip of the Stintino peninsula, where the town is, faces Asinara Island. Asinara Island itself belongs to the nearby municipality of Porto Torres.

The Story of Stintino's Beginning

Stintino was officially started on August 14, 1885. This happened because the Italian Government decided to use the nearby Asinara Island for a special purpose. They wanted to use it as a place to keep people who might be sick away from others. It also became a place where prisoners were sent.

At that time, about 45 families lived on Asinara Island. They worked as farmers, raised animals, and fished for a living. These families had created small villages on the island. But they had to leave their homes because of the government's decision.

The government gave these families some help to start new lives. They used these resources to build their new town, Stintino. There is a main square in Stintino called 'Piazza dei 45'. This square is named to honor those original 45 families who founded the town.

Fun Things to Do in Stintino

The beautiful La Pelosa Beach.

Stintino is a very popular place for people to visit, especially for beach holidays. It has three different ports where boats can dock. These ports are great for tourists who love sailing or boating.

• Porto Mannu: This port has space for 305 boats.
• Marina di Stintino: This port can hold 160 boats.
• Porto Minore: This port has room for 110 boats.

Many visitors come to Stintino to enjoy its beautiful beaches. Two of the most famous beaches are La Pelosa and Le Saline.

The lovely Le Saline Beach.

See also

In Spanish: Stintino para niños