Sardinia is increasingly focusing on promoting its historical and cultural heritage. On 9 June 2026, an agreement was signed that officially launches the ‘Itinerary of the Seven Royal Cities of Sardinia’, a project designed to enhance the island’s cultural offering and attract visitors throughout the year. The agreement was signed by the Regional Department of …
What happens when we view Nuragic Sardinia not as a collection of isolated monuments, but as a network of interconnected sites? This is the question raised in the article published by Stefano Sanna on the Maimoni Blog, which stems precisely from an examination of some possible connections between the site of Mont’e Prama and the profile …
When talking about Cagliari, one cannot fail to mention Efisio, the warrior martyr who, according to tradition, defended the city in the 17th century, whilst the inhabitants joined together in prayer to face the terrible pandemic known as the ‘Baroque’ plague. However, the festivities still held today from 1 to 4 May in honour of Saint Efisio, which have their roots in the 17th century, are not the city’s only vow. In fact, there are three solemn vows attributed to Saint Efisio in Cagliari. The vow of 11 July 1652 The plague that …
A wild island in north-western Sardinia A wild island, closed to the public for over a century, where nature has reclaimed its territory. Asinara is now one of Sardinia’s most fascinating places: a land suspended between memory and landscape, where the silence tells tales of isolation, transformation and rebirth. Just a few kilometres from Stintino, in the north-west …
In the heart of central-northern Sardinia lies a region still largely unknown to mass tourism, where time seems to pass more slowly and the landscape retains its authentic beauty: this is the Marghine, a historic region characterised by basalt plateaus, rolling hills, small villages and ancient remains of the Nuragic civilisation. Situated between Barbagia, Logudoro and Planargia, …
A simple, authentic story that moves readers with its profound and universal values. Il Dono di Natale (The Christmas Gift) is a story about feelings and small everyday gestures, evoking the atmosphere of home, family and anticipation: that enchantment typical of the Christmas season. At first glance, it might seem like a children's fairy tale, but it engages readers of all ages.
On 10 December 2025, Italy will celebrate the recognition of Italian cuisine as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, a unique achievement that highlights the cultural, social and community value of food. But what does this mean for Sardinia, one of the Italian regions with the most distinctive and ancient gastronomic heritage in the Mediterranean?
Ancient men turned to stone by eternal punishment, gigantic creatures living in inaccessible places, little fairies capable of weaving golden patterns among the mountain ridges. The legends of Sardinia arise from the need to give a name to what was once pure mystery and which, perhaps, will remain so forever.
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...
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