It 'a feast for the eyesthe island of Cavoli, about one kilometer away from the tip ofCapo Carbonara. Until recently, the unusual name is attributed to the presence on the island a good deal ofcavoru, be translated as crab, although now it seems that the name is rather to be attributed to a wild cabbage white inflorescences characteristics, theBrassica Insularis, very common on the island.

Welcoming the guests a beautiful landscape of rocks shaped by time, by wind and sea that give way to stunning natural coves. Do not missCala Cyprus, Cala Murta and Cala di Ponente where for is the only other small harbor island. It was built between 1856 and 1973 by the people who populated the island lighthouse.

After 1981 Instead, the island was granted to some shepherds who used it as pasture although still hang in the old lighthouse that has taken the place of a much older Spanish defensive tower (built in 1591). The lighthouse still be visited today was built to ensure visual contact with the towerCala Pira, thatIsland Serpentara, toPort Rush andPorceddus. Today the lighthouse is home to a major University Centre of Scientific Research, which emphasize the importance of the island nature, Look for the variety you want for the biological quality of geological and geomorphological characteristics of the territory.

Richrare endemic, such as the aforementioned Brassica insularis or Ficara, The wild fig, do not miss even the Helicodiceros muscivorus.

Exactly in the waters off the coast of the island every year turns the famous procession in honor ofMadonna's Shipwreck. This is a procession festival that is celebrated in remembrance of the many survivors who lost their lives in the vicinity of this fascinating piece of land. On the seabed, a 10 meters you can admire a beautiful statue of the Virgin during the procession is decorated with beautiful flowers. This is celebrated on the third Saturday of July and it is an event not to be missed.