A few miles from the sea is the small village of Aglientu. It sits on a high granite hill. If you choose to stay, you will find most hotels in Aglientu consist of this same gray material. EasyToBook.com will help you locate an Aglientu hotel close to the central core. You can then stroll to the major sights. These include the Aragonese Tower.
The local Torre is the result of the Philip III. He saw to its construction in 1606. From here, you have views of the region. Nearby is the earlier Cheisa della Santa Maria. This church dates from 1117, although later modifications did occur. Although home to only ca 1,000 souls, there are several other churches in the village, all within walking distance of select Aglientu hotels. Each has their own special attraction. There are the neo-Classical touches of St. Francis Assisi (1777) and the more ornate look of the San Pancrazio Church. You can also visit the centrally located Town Hall and the nearby beach.