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Pan di Zucchero from above

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Pan di Zucchero from above

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  • Location: Igrèsias/Iglesias, Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy

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    December 15, 2023

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    On the complicated path between Bega sa Canna and Canal Grande, you can enjoy several spectacular views of the coast with Pan di Zucchero as the central element, but this is the point where you get closest to the small island. It bears this name because of its similarity to the famous Pão de Açúcar in the bay of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which replaced its original Sardinian name Concali su Terràinu in the 18th century.
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    August 9, 2020

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    Amazing view during the hike towards Canal Grande, a bit tricky the path along the cost but well signed
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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Location: Igrèsias/Iglesias, Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy

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