From the 29th of May to the 3rd of June in Carloforte it is possible to watch the ancient old tradition of the capture of bluefin tuna with the use of dense nets in a quasi-spiritual procedure. A dramatic event deeply connected to this part of Sardinia that sees the… Read More →

During the 2nd week of September in Selargius, in the province of Cagliari there is the celebration of the traditional Sardinian wedding. Real couples get married every year following the old traditions wearing the traditional Sardinian wedding gown. At the end of the ceremony they are chained together to symbolise… Read More →

Fresh local produce are the pride and joy of small communities in Sardinia and often they are a reason for celebration. The artichoke festival that takes place on the second Sunday in March in Uri is the perfect example. A gastronomic event centred on artichokes, including the preparation and tasting… Read More →

Carnival in Sardinia is a very picturesque event and has different faces according to the area of Sardinia. Villages and towns all have their own version and their particular way to approach the celebrations that are very much entangled with tradition and supernatural beliefs. In the north of the island… Read More →

Celebrations in honour of Sant’Antonio Abate take place on the 16th and 17th of January all over Sardinia with the lighting of massive bonfires, which represent the descent of the Saint to hell from where, according to the legend, he managed to bring the fire on earth that was covered… Read More →