Maladroxia

Physical

A beach on the island of Sant'Antioco with Roman-era thermal springs nearby and the S'Ega de Marteddu nuraghe, a prehistoric stone tower, behind it.

Social

Visited by families and middle-class tourists, drawn partly by the thermal springs alongside the conventional beach experience.

Context

The site has Roman-era thermal springs and a nuraghe, a type of ancient stone tower unique to Sardinia, dating back thousands of years. The beach holds Blue Flag certification for water quality.

Environment

Holds Blue Flag certification for water quality.

Taxonomy

• Mid-Tier Economic Grid
• Domestic Body
• Domesticated Nature
• Archaeological Time + Ritual Season
• Middle-Class Holiday
• Beach Club + Protected Historic Heritage
• Chromatic Field