According to legend, the devil was so fascinated by the beauty of the Gulf of Cagliari that he tried to seize it. God sent angels down to banish Lucifer and his followers, and a battle broke out in the skies above the city. There are two stories for what happened next. The first is that while trying to escape the battle, Lucifer was thrown from his horse and lost the seat. The seat fell into the water and immediately turned to stone. The second is that during the battle, Lucifer fell onto the rock, giving it its shape and its name.
At the top of the Devil's Saddle, about 135 m above sea level, are several old buildings. It was the a Punic temple, but it is no longer visible. There is also a Roman cistern and a defense tower believed to be built during the 16th century.
The hike gave us some incredible views of Poetto, and was a great way to get a new look at our go-to weekend spot.
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