The town of Sant'Antioco is located on the eastern coast of the island of the same name, which is also its capital. It was once called Sulci, named by the Phoenicians who colonized the island around 750 BC. The island is the fourth largest in Italy in terms of area and has 40 km of coastline. It is almost entirely uninhabited and includes two urban centers: Sant'Antioco, which is the largest, and Calasetta, located on the north coast. Its economy is quite varied, with port activities, salt production, fishing, wine production, and beach tourism. In addition to a very rich archaeological heritage, the island offers enchanting beaches and excellent traditional cuisine. For sea enthusiasts, there are exciting sailboat races, Latin sailboat races, sport fishing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and snorkeling. For hiking enthusiasts, there is trekking, horse trekking, mountain biking, and quad biking.