Every 30th November, the squares and alleys of some Sardinian villages come alive with lanterns made from carved pumpkins and the opening of cellars: it is the feast of Sant'Andrìa, an occasion that combines protection, conviviality and memory. This article reconstructs the origins, practices and variations of the festival, providing ideas for those who want to experience it first-hand...
🔷 A journey through the flavours, knowledge and identity of the island A new work has been published that promises to become a point of reference for those who love Sardinia, its cuisine and its culture: Alessandra Guigoni's Encyclopaedia of Food and Wine in Sardinia. A monumental and passionate editorial project, which brings together over a thousand entries in a single digital publication, ...
It's official: Sardinia has been included by Lonely Planet among the 25 must-see destinations in the world for 2026, making it the only European region to receive this recognition. This achievement confirms the charm, variety and quality of the island's tourist offering, which is now increasingly oriented towards sustainable and authentic tourism. A recognition that is well deserved...
L’autunno sta diventando il periodo migliore per conoscere la Sardegna. I motivi per scoprire l’isola durante questa bella stagione sono tantissimi: dal clima alle sagre, dall’escursionismo agli eventi culturali. Perché visitare la Sardegna in autunno La Sardegna è conosciuta soprattutto per le sue spiagge incantevoli e le acque cristalline. Per questo i flussi turistici più …
Listed by the ASCE (Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe) as one of the most significant monumental cemeteries on the continent (November 2011), the Bonaria Monumental Cemetery in Cagliari, one of the most important historical cemeteries in Sardinia, is a veritable historical and artistic compendium that recounts the evolution of Italian sculpture and architecture between the 19th and 20th centuries. The monuments, ...
A historic recognition. On 12 July 2025, Sardinia wrote a new page in its cultural history: the Domus de Janas were officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, becoming part of humanity's universal treasures. To celebrate and promote this achievement, the Region of Sardinia participated for the first time ...
Cagliari, the "city of the sun", experiences an eternal dance between history and everyday life in its neighbourhoods. Four stories set between the 12th and 15th centuries, each with its own soul, shaped by centuries of events, culture and traditions. One higher up, dominating the city; three others, more intimate, pulsating with life and...
Ogni estate, nel cuore del mese di agosto, la Sardegna si accende di luci, colori e antiche melodie: è il tempo dei Candelieri, solenni e spettacolari processioni votive che animano le strade di Sassari, Iglesias, Ploaghe e Nulvi. Sebbene ogni comunità custodisca riti e dettagli propri, l’anima di queste feste è condivisa: la devozione mariana.
In questo articolo vi accompagniamo in un viaggio attraverso le quattro varianti della tradizione dei Candelieri, mettendole a confronto e sottolineando il loro valore simbolico e comunitario, in un momento dell’anno che rinnova l’identità più profonda del popolo sardo.
Imagine an ordinary day more than three thousand years ago. The sun sets slowly among the Guilcer hills (a geographical area in the centre of Sardinia), dyeing the cyclopean towers of the nuraghi with copper. A man rests his bare feet on bunches of dark grapes, rhythmically pressing them into a basin carved into the rock. Beside him, a ...
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