For those who have the chance to visit Sardinia, it is difficult to miss the charm of ancient villages and historic centres full of traditions.
Let’s talk about small towns to contemplate, back in time, but reflecting the true present of those who live there, and the opportunity to immerse yourself in simple and spontaneous lifestyles.
Unmissable historic centres in Sardinia!
Among the most popular historic centres, we find certainly the followings: Sant’Antioco (Carbonia Iglesias), Bosa(Oristano), Atzara (in the middle of Barbagia, Nuoro), Posada (Nuoro), Galtelli et Gavoi (both in the Province of Nuoro), Lodè (Nuoro), Ortueri (Nuoro), SanLuri (in the Medio Campidano), Seui (located in the Ogliastra area), Tonara (Nuoro, famous for its torrone), Aggius (in Gallura), CastelSardo (Sassari), Neoneli et Santu Lussurgiu (in the Province of Oristano), Sardara (Medio Campidano), Orroli (South Sardinia, Cagliari), San Sperate (Cagliari), Orgosolo (Nuoro) and Laconi (Oristano).
The historic centres of the main Sardinian cities, such as Oristano, Cagliari, Sassari, Olbia and Nuoro are worth seeing also.
Who says Sardinia also means the sea. And if there was more? Can we really boil it down in this way?
Ourselves, who know the island quite well, have more than one reason to think that for Sardinia, island of wonders, the sea represents only the beginning of the discovery.
From the archeology to the very distinctive hinterland, Sardinia stands out with its variety of landscapes and atmospheres, which are unique in the world. It is in this proper context, which we can easily define as a “multi-sensory experience”, that small villages with unique character come alive, where the territory, the culture and the lifestyle offer a peace of mind creating “unique” moments for visitors.
Land of ancient tradition, among the oldest on the planet, from Barbagia to Gallura, from Sulcis to the coasts of the deep south of the island, Sardinia has been able to offer a fertile land where many populations have been able to settle during centuries and have characterized its forms, landscapes and culture.
To watch, breathe and live in the immensity of the landscapes in which these traditional villages are located, can surely help to understand how fascinating they are, with their stone walls, typical narrow streets, decorations and old stone constructions. They are still today a great socio-cultural heritage for the island.
Speaking about the beauty of the ancient Sardinian villages, representative on the National territory, the guide “I borghi più belli d’Italia”, without surprises, quotes some of them as outstanding on the national scale.
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We would like to mention the following villages especially:
- Atzara
- Carloforte
- Posada.
The village of Atzara between culture, wine and art.
The village of Atzara is located in the heart of Sardinia, in the deepest and oldest hinterland of the island. More exactly, the village occupies a central position between Oristano, Giara di Gesturi and the beautiful town of Santa Maria Navarese. Among the most characteristic elements of this village, we should mention the proximity of the very ancient Domus de Janas (fairy houses). This village, with a strong wine culture, has recently developed a naturalistic trail “Le Vie dei Vigneti” where you can appreciate the beauty of the vineyards in the area.
The village of Posada, its castle and its river.
Located on the east coast of the island, the village of Posada is quite distinctive by the colors, the flavours and the typical surrounding territory. Located on a hill, it reaches its historic high with its castle made with light stones and still standing today, in the middle of bulwarks built according to the ancient method of dry stones. It is maybe one of the few Sardinian villages that can boast about the deepest roots in antiquity – The human presence in Posada (Pasada in Sardinian) dates back to the Neolithic period (4500-1800 BC) .) – its evolution is mainly due to the constant irrigation of the “Rio Posada” which over the years has provided the inhabitants fertile and irrigated grounds to lay the foundations of a social evolution. From a culinary point of view, it is impossible to miss “S’Aranzada”, typical dish that is renowned for its incomparable taste and preparation difficulty.
Carloforte: the Island in the Island
Island in the island, this quaint village is known for its location in the south of the island and for its undeniable marine tradition. To walk around in Carloforte means to discover the sea in all its forms. Fishing tourism, boat trips and underwater experiences to discover a sea floor of beautiful colors, are some of the activities that attract many tourists ready to invade the island. The historic center, fascinating for its appeals that often don’t even belong to the Sardinian tradition, is closed to traffic to allow to take full advantage of an area and a rhythm of life where the shops, the bakeries and the small markets are still part of the daily life of the residents of this beautiful village. To visit Carloforte means to discover a place that is unique also for its typical flavours. It’s not by chance that this island is famous around the world for its tuna quality, which has even buyers from Japan.
In Conclusion
Discovering the small Sardinian villages means living a unique experience surrounded by landscapes and with life rhythms that are almost impossible to find elsewhere. At InSardinia.ch, we chose to offer you this experience by helping you to find a house on these beautiful lands.