Casa Zapata in Barumini: the fascinating Hispanic architecture building home to an important museum complex The museum complex now houses the ethnography, history and archaeology sections, in a location that has been a centre of power since prehistoric times. Sardinia has a lot to offer in addition to a crystalline sea and fabulous beaches thanks to a hinterland rich in beautiful landscapes, tradition, culture and history. In the heart of the Marmilla area, ...

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Sant'Efisio’s is one of the most important religious festivals in Sardinia The ancient festival of Sant'Efisio takes place every year in Cagliari, from the 1st to the 4th of May, in a triumph of colours, traditional clothes and devotional songs. The biggest Festival in Sardinia, Sant'Efisio’s, is a ritual that has been handed down for almost four centuries, a suggestive procession (among the longest and oldest in the world) of 65 kilometres ...

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Celebrate Easter sustainably by taking care of yourself and the environment Implementing strategies to look after the environment even during the holidays is essential to ensure sustainability and protect everybody’s health and well-being. Today more than ever, the concept of "environmental sustainability" is growing strongly: the effects of climate change, the awareness of the impact that man has on the ecosystem, and the dissemination of precise scientific information have made clear the ...

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Forte Village 2023: all the news of the award-winning resort For the 2023 season, the resort, immersed in a fairytale landscape, puts in place a series of new activities guaranteed to give you an unforgettable holiday. Forte Village, an award-winning resort with affordable luxury set in a fairytale setting in Santa Margherita di Pula, Cagliari, is perfect for those who want to enjoy a wonderful holiday of relaxation, comfort, fun and well-being. The ...

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Sardinian Carnival: discovering the most fascinating masked characters and their symbolism The many faces of the Sardinian Carnival evoke the mystery and charm of this ancient agro-pastoral culture. Carnival in Sardinia has an identity of its own, different from the common idea of a cheerful party, full of laughter and confetti: on the island, the Carnival has many faces and transmits a unique atmosphere that evokes ancient rural and agro-pastoral customs. The protagonists ...

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Su Mannau Cave: underground magic The undisputed charm of the Su Mannau Cave, a magnificent karst complex in continuous evolution. In the heart of Sulcis Inglesiente, an hour and fifteen minutes drive from Cagliari lies one of the most fascinating and exciting places in the southwest of Sardinia, a spectacular karst cavity that leaves you breathless thanks to its incredible natural beauty. This is the Su Mannau Cave, of considerable speleological interest and ...

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Mamuthones and Issohadores, archaic symbols of the Mamoiada village Mamuthones and Issohadores, the centuries-old masked characters of a unique Carnival. Among the uses and popular customs of the most authentic Sardinia, Mamuthones and Issohadores stand out as symbols of a Sardinian tradition that could date back to the Nuragic era. These are the two millennial masked characters of Mamoiada’s Carnival, located in the heart of the Barbagia area. This ancient rite is handed ...

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Bamboo, the thousand uses of this plant that is good for the body and the environment Bamboo boasts countless properties that make it a fundamental resource for our well-being, the environment and other varied fields. Forte Village, the award-winning resort in Santa Margherita di Pula in the Cagliari province, boasts a park where nature and wonder meet giving life to an oasis of greenery and well-being in a spectacular setting a stone's ...

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Nuragic Sardinia: Sant'Anastasia sanctuary, echoes of prehistoric cults At the heart of the village of Sardara, Sant'Anastasia’s sanctuary and its well reveal the true charm of Nuragic Sardinia. Sardinia’s deep bond with its important Nuragic past is revealed in the heart of the village of Sardara, about fifty kilometres from Cagliari, in the Medio Campidano. Right here stands the evocative Nuragic sanctuary of Sant'Anastasia, which takes its name from the nearby church that ...

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