The road leading to the ancient ruins of Tharros is at risk of collapsing onto the beach: the fracture in the high cliff of the marina, more than 100 meters long, is widening steadily. The village of San Giovanni di Sinis, a pearl of the Cabrera coast that is overrun by tourists in the summer, is now on red alert. The rain that continues to fall today, the strong winds, and the violent storm surges are causing concern.
A combination of meteorological factors that have caused the large fault in recent days and now threaten to worsen the situation. The alarm is high: "The risk of the road leading to Tharros collapsing is very high," says the mayor of Cabras, Andrea Abis, worriedly. "It could happen at any moment. We are facing an unexpected and extraordinary phenomenon that is worsening hour by hour."
<p>One of the stairways eaten away by the sea (photo courtesy) </p>The beach has been closed for several days. After its initial inspection, Abis issued an ordinance prohibiting traffic in various areas and the use of steps and walkways. However, curious onlookers are still present. "To keep people away, I've also asked for help from the barracelli, the local police, and the Forestry Corps," Abis said. "Perhaps some are downplaying the problem. Anyone who disobeys the ordinance will be criminally prosecuted."
The Municipality is now working to determine how to manage the emergency, especially in light of the rapidly approaching summer season. " In the coming days, a technical meeting with experts will be convened to determine how to address this emergency. We need to put a special project down on paper before we can take action. This isn't a simple intervention, but a massive one. High-level professionals must be involved. Then, as for the funding, it needs to be secured. All of this will take at least two months."
Abis doesn't deny that the risk of closing the road to Tharros is just around the corner: "It depends on how the situation evolves. If the bad weather continues and the landslide spreads, I'll be forced to consider this measure as well, with all the associated inconveniences. The area is being monitored constantly." Indeed, beyond the tower are several homes. But it's also true that, thanks to the ancient ruins of Tharros, a significant economic boost will be generated from March onward. Furthermore, this summer, the new restaurant at the entrance to the excavations will also be open. And that's not all: "It's clear that several meters of beach will be closed this summer for public safety," the mayor has already announced. Now, nature decides.