An extensive wilderness and a site of industrial archaeology, within a still-operational plant, combine to tell the story of salt, complete with vintage backdrops, immersive projections and a route encompassing salt pans, mountains of “white gold” and wild fauna.
From February* 14th to June 15th
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
* in April and May, open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
From June 17th to July 17th
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday open from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM
From July 18th to September 14th
Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
From September 16th to October 31st
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
From November 1st to January 6th
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
LAST ENTRY TWO HOURS BEFORE CLOSING
In order to book and to verify special openings and closures, please click here.
Ordinary Admission with train tour included.The ticket includes: free visit of the historic buildings of the 1930s and a tour with the train in the production and naturalistic area.
- FAI members: free entry*
- Adults: €12
- Reduced (aged 6-18): €6
- Children aged 0-5: free entry
- Students aged 25 and under: €8
- National Trust members, residents of the Assemini Local Council area and employees of Syndial and Ing. Luigi Conti Vecchi S.p.A.: free entry*
- Family: €32. Allows entry at reduced rates for family groups composed of 2 adults and 2 children (6 - 18 years of age).
*with the exception of specific events, when the additional event charge will apply. During events the price may be subject to change
ENTRANCE WITH GUIDED TOUR:
The ticket includes: a guided tour of the historic buildings and a tour with the train in the production and naturalistic area.
- FAI members: €8
- Adults: €20
- Reduced (aged 6-18): €10
- Children aged 0-5: free entry
- Students aged 25 and under: €14
- National Trust members, residents of the Assemini Local Council area and employees of Syndial and Ing. Luigi Conti Vecchi S.p.A.: €8
- Family: €52. Allows entry at reduced rates for family groups composed of 2 adults and 2 children (6 - 18 years of age).
During events the price may be subject to change
By car
- From Cagliari, on the SS 195 “Sulcitana” highway. Follow the signs for Pula and then for Macchiareddu, then proceed to the destination.
- From Olbia/Sassari/Nuoro, take the SS 131 “Carlo Felice” highway towards Cagliari; turn onto the SP 2 “Sestu-S.Sperate” road; follow the signs for Assemini and then for Macchiareddu.
- From the airport, take the SS 391 highway, then the SS 195 Racc/E 25. Follow the signs for Assemini and then for Macchiareddu.
Transfer
Supplier: AV Transfer di Alessio Pes, Cagliari
Bookings: at least 24 hours before the day of the visit (in spring / summer)
Fee (round trip): €70 for 3 people (max); €90 from 4 to 8 people;
Click here to reserve your transfer
For groups above 8 people, contact avtransfernoleggio@gmail.com
Guided tours are available for groups, as are special visits; prior booking required.
For information and bookings: faisaline@fondoambiente.it
Guided tours are also available for schools. For information, www.faiscuola.it
This property has indoor parking spaces for cars and bicycles.
Purchases from the bookshop make a tangible contribution to supporting the work of FAI.
There are vending machines offering hot and cold drinks.
Visitors with disabilities and, when applicable, their caregiver have free access, in accordance with M.D. 507/97 updated to M.D. 13/2019 and L.104/92.
A reduced ticket is required in case of guided tours, events and other additional services.
Guide dogs and therapy dogs with a training certificate for assistance to persons with disabilities are allowed, always on a leash, inside the museum areas.
The visit to the Saline Conti Vecchi is accessible to persons with reduced mobility with the exception of the upper floor of the building and the Office of the Workshop Manager, both of which do not have a ramp or stair lift.
The trains for the guided tours are equipped with fittings for wheelchairs. Persons with disabilities will be assisted by their caregiver and by the operators in getting on the train.
Dogs are always welcome at Saline Conti Vecchi, but must be kept on a leash at all times. To ensure the protection and preservation of the fauna of the Saline Protected Natural Oasis dogs are not allowed on the train; during your visit our staff will be happy to take care of your dogs. Only guide dogs and assistance dogs with certificates for accompanying people with disabilities are allowed on the train.
