The origins of Sa Chida Santa in Santu Lussurgiu go way back and combine the Spanish influences with ancient Sardinian liturgical traditions. The rituals…
Holy Week in Scano di Montiferro combines the thousand-year-old tradition of chanting with religious traditions. The three confraternities of Santa Croce, Santo Rosario and…
The “Sa Carrela ‘e nanti” horse race is the most popular moment of the Santu Lussurgiu carnival. It takes place on the last three…
Castelsardo is a small Medieval village with no more than five thousand inhabitants standing on the promontory overlooking the gulf of Asinara. Founded in…
The village of Oliena lies just a few kilometres from Nuoro, at the foot of Monte Corrasi. Oliena is a town rich in natural beauty…
S’Ardia (that is “the Protector”) is held each year in Sedilo between 6 and 7 July. The celebration appears to originate from the battle…
Every year, between Cabras and the small fishing village of San Salvatore di Sinis, the feast in honour of San Salvatore is held. Celebrations…
The Sartiglia is a race to the star originating in Medieval times and held in Oristano between the last Sunday and Tuesday of carnival. The…
Iglesias, as with many places in Sardinia, still bears the signs of Spanish domination, starting with the name “iglesia” (church). Undoubtedly, the city’s most…
