La Torre del Poetto is a coastal tower built on the promontory of the Sella del Diavolo between 1590 and 1605, under Spanish domination. The tower takes its name from the word “Pouhet” referring to the nearby Punic cistern, a name misinterpreted in the House of Savoy era as “poeta” (poet) and then “poeto“.
The Torre del Poetto was small and was supposed to act as a lookout and warning tower.
In 1842, Carlo Alberto of Savoia abolished the Royal administration of the towers, leaving them without garrisons or regular maintenance.
Despite the structure being vertically split into two sections, the tower still preserves its monumental historical appearance, from where you can admire the entire Gulf of Cagliari.
The tower can be reached, with some difficulty by following a path leading from Marina Piccola along the military enclosure.
