{"id":261632,"date":"2026-06-18T16:37:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T14:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=261632"},"modified":"2026-06-19T08:51:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T06:51:50","slug":"inland-sardinia-nuraghi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuraghi and the Mysterious Interior of Sardinia: 10 Things You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Most people fly to this Italian island with a single image in mind: collapsing onto a sun lounger on a white-sand beach and staring out at an endlessly turquoise sea. And honestly, I don&#8217;t blame them, because the coastline here is said to be absolutely unrivalled and easily holds its own against far-flung tropical destinations. But few travellers realise that just a few dozen kilometres from the gleaming yachts and luxury resorts hides a completely different, rugged and utterly fascinating world. The interior of <strong>Sardinia<\/strong> is a place where time has stood still, where mysterious stone towers called <strong>nuraghi<\/strong> await you, along with the traces of a civilisation that history textbooks barely mention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come with me to peel back that postcard surface and discover the real, authentic face of the island. We&#8217;ll talk about astonishing Bronze Age structures, villages covered in painted murals, and mountains where ancient shepherding traditions still hold sway. The local culture is so different from mainland Italy that at times you&#8217;ll feel as though you&#8217;ve landed on an entirely different continent. In this guide you&#8217;ll find <strong>10 tips on what to see and do in inland Sardinia<\/strong>, including practical travel advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-20-1.jpg\" alt=\"A beach in Sardinia\" class=\"wp-image-227835\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-20-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-20-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-20-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-20-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-20-1-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-20-1-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-20-1-1392x929.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A beach in Sardinia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#When_to_visit_inland_Sardinia_and_how_to_explore_it\" >When to visit inland Sardinia and how to explore it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Where_to_stay_in_inland_Sardinia\" >Where to stay in inland Sardinia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Nuraghi_and_mysterious_monuments\" >Nuraghi and mysterious monuments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#1_Su_Nuraxi_di_Barumini\" >1. Su Nuraxi di Barumini<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#2_The_Giants_of_Monte_Prama\" >2. The Giants of Mont&#8217;e Prama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#3_Nuraghe_Santu_Antine_and_Losa\" >3. Nuraghe Santu Antine and Losa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#4_The_Nuragic_village_of_Tiscali\" >4. The Nuragic village of Tiscali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#5_Giants_tombs_and_domus_de_janas\" >5. Giants&#8217; tombs and domus de janas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Barbagia_the_heart_of_authentic_Sardinia\" >Barbagia: the heart of authentic Sardinia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#6_Orgosolo_and_its_murals\" >6. Orgosolo and its murals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#7_Mamoiada_and_the_Mamuthones_masks\" >7. Mamoiada and the Mamuthones masks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#8_Oliena_and_the_Su_Gologone_spring\" >8. Oliena and the Su Gologone spring<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Mountains_and_living_traditions\" >Mountains and living traditions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#9_The_Gennargentu_mountains_and_Fonni\" >9. The Gennargentu mountains and Fonni<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#10_The_Autunno_in_Barbagia_festival\" >10. The Autunno in Barbagia festival<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#What_to_eat_in_inland_Sardinia\" >What to eat in inland Sardinia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Where_to_go_next\" >Where to go next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#What_are_nuraghe\" >What are nuraghe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Which_nuraghe_in_Sardinia_to_visit\" >Which nuraghe in Sardinia to visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#What_is_Su_Nuraxi_di_Barumini\" >What is Su Nuraxi di Barumini?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Who_are_the_stone_giants_of_Monte_Prama\" >Who are the stone giants of Mont&#8217;e Prama?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#What_to_see_in_Barbagia\" >What to see in Barbagia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Why_are_there_murals_on_the_houses_in_Orgosolo\" >Why are there murals on the houses in Orgosolo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/inland-sardinia-nuraghi\/#Where_to_stay_in_inland_Sardinia-2\" >Where to stay in inland Sardinia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Mysterious nuraghi:<\/strong> The island is dotted with more than 7,000 Bronze Age stone towers, the most famous being the Su Nuraxi di Barumini complex on the UNESCO World Heritage list.<\/li><li><strong>The Nuragic civilisation:<\/strong> A mysterious culture that left no written records, but did leave behind giant stone statues known as the Giants of Mont&#8217;e Prama.<\/li><li><strong>Rugged Barbagia:<\/strong> The heart of authentic Sardinia lies in the province of Nuoro, home to villages like Orgosolo with its political murals and Mamoiada with its eerie carnival masks.<\/li><li><strong>Active holidays:<\/strong> The interior is a paradise for hikers \u2014 you can trek to the cave village of Tiscali or explore Gennargentu, the island&#8217;s highest mountain range.<\/li><li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> Spring or autumn is ideal for exploring the sights and mountain villages, especially for the autumn festival Autunno in Barbagia.<\/li><li><strong>Getting around:<\/strong> Without a rental car you simply can&#8217;t reach the more remote areas, so be ready for winding mountain roads and slower journeys.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_inland_Sardinia_and_how_to_explore_it\"><\/span>When to visit inland Sardinia and how to explore it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to explore mountain villages and archaeological sites, cross summer straight off your list. In July and August temperatures regularly climb towards 35 \u00b0C, and trudging across the scorching stones of ancient monuments in that kind of heat is probably the last thing you want to do on holiday. <strong>The best time to visit the interior is without question spring or autumn<\/strong>, when temperatures sit at a pleasant 20 to 25 degrees and the landscape is either beautifully in bloom or glowing with autumn colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An absolute highlight for culture lovers is the period from September to December, when the mountain villages host the <strong>traditional festival Autunno in Barbagia<\/strong>. Over these weekends locals throw open their homes and courtyards, demonstrate old crafts and serve up the finest local cheeses and wine \u2014 an experience that&#8217;s said to stay with you forever. Just bear in mind that you have to actually get up into the mountains somehow, and <strong>without a rental car that&#8217;s all but impossible<\/strong>. Public transport does run between the larger towns, but buses simply don&#8217;t reach the more remote sites and mountain passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning your itinerary, be very careful with distance estimates, because <strong>there are no proper motorways on the island<\/strong> and only narrow, extremely winding roads lead into the mountains. You can easily find a 60-kilometre stretch taking an hour and a half, so don&#8217;t plan more than 150 to 200 kilometres of driving per day. Renting a small, nimble car outside the peak summer season will cost you roughly 30 to 45 euros a day, but travellers often warn about the aggressive tactics of some budget rental firms, so always insist on thoroughly photographing the vehicle before you take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_CARRENTAL_PLACEHOLDER -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_inland_Sardinia\"><\/span>Where to stay in inland Sardinia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a place to stay in the mountains is a completely different game from booking a hotel on the beach, because here you&#8217;ll mostly come across traditional, family-run accommodation. <strong>The absolute classic is the so-called agriturismo<\/strong> \u2014 working farms and rural homesteads where you&#8217;ll often be offered not just a lovely room but a fantastic home-cooked dinner made from their own produce. Basing yourself right in the heart of Nuoro province or around the little town of Oliena is a safe bet, since the most important archaeological sites and mountain treks are just a stone&#8217;s throw from your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike on the coast, in inland Sardinia you&#8217;re not paying for a sea view but for <strong>peace, authenticity and mountain scenery<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll find the island&#8217;s famous art hotels as well as family agriturismi where they serve you whatever they&#8217;ve grown just behind the house. Most of the loveliest addresses are tucked around <strong>Oliena and Nuoro<\/strong>, from where it&#8217;s easy to set off to the nuraghi and into Barbagia. Choose according to your style of holiday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2728 For a unique artistic experience:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=vnitrozemi&#038;hotelname=Su%20Gologone%20Experience%20Hotel&#038;address=Oliena%2C%20It%C3%A1lie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Su Gologone Experience Hotel<\/a> <em>(Oliena)<\/em> \u2014 a renowned art hotel beneath the Supramonte mountains, brimming with Sardinian craftsmanship; <strong>authentic Sardinia<\/strong> straight out of a picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfe1 For an authentic agriturismo:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=vnitrozemi&#038;hotelname=Agriturismo%20Guthiddai&#038;address=Oliena%2C%20It%C3%A1lie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Agriturismo Guthiddai<\/a> <em>(Oliena)<\/em> \u2014 a family farmstead among vineyards and olive groves near the Su Gologone spring, where <strong>you eat what they grow themselves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u26f0\ufe0f For peace and quiet in the forest below Supramonte:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=vnitrozemi&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Monte%20Maccione&#038;address=Oliena%2C%20It%C3%A1lie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Monte Maccione<\/a> <em>(Oliena)<\/em> \u2014 a small mountain hotel hidden in the woods above Oliena, a <strong>paradise for hikers<\/strong> and the starting point for treks across Supramonte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f For a practical base in town:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=vnitrozemi&#038;hotelname=Euro%20Hotel&#038;address=Nuoro%2C%20It%C3%A1lie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Euro Hotel<\/a> <em>(Nuoro)<\/em> \u2014 comfortable lodgings right in Nuoro, <strong>ideal for day trips to the nuraghi<\/strong> and the mountain villages of Barbagia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>One last tip:<\/strong> you can book most hotels through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/booking-com-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a> with <strong>free cancellation<\/strong>, so you can reserve your favourite spot right away and make up your mind later. Just don&#8217;t wait too long \u2014 the most sought-after places by the sea <strong>sell out for July and August even six months ahead<\/strong>, and prices in high season climb by tens of percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nuraghi_and_mysterious_monuments\"><\/span>Nuraghi and mysterious monuments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into specific places, let&#8217;s first explain what we&#8217;re actually talking about, because the Nuragic civilisation is a genuine world rarity. <strong>Nuraghi are megalithic conical towers<\/strong> that were built on the island during the Bronze Age, roughly between 1800 and 500 BC. The builders used no mortar at all \u2014 they simply stacked enormous boulders on top of one another with great precision, and although this civilisation left not a single written record, it did leave behind over 7,000 of these breathtaking structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Su_Nuraxi_di_Barumini\"><\/span>1. Su Nuraxi di Barumini<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This enormous complex is the undisputed king of all the nuraghi and the only one on the island to have earned a place on the <strong>UNESCO World Heritage list<\/strong>. It lies about an hour&#8217;s drive north of Cagliari and is said to be the best-preserved example of how the entire Nuragic society once functioned. The central tower originally stood at an impressive 18 metres, and over time a whole fortified village of dozens of circular stone huts grew up around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-0.jpg\" alt=\"The Su Nuraxi di Barumini nuraghe complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site\" class=\"wp-image-230003\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-0.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-0-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-0-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-0-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-0-696x465.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-0-1392x929.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Su Nuraxi di Barumini nuraghe complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture an immense ancient labyrinth of mighty boulders that you can wander through freely, marvelling at the ingenuity of those long-gone builders. <strong>The complex can only be visited with a guide<\/strong>, but that&#8217;s actually a huge plus, as you&#8217;ll learn plenty of fascinating details about the everyday life of this mysterious culture. If you&#8217;re planning to come, I&#8217;d recommend checking the current opening hours on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazionebarumini.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">official Barumini Foundation website<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll also find the admission prices for the current season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Tickets, boat trips and organised tours fill up fast in season, so it pays to book them in advance online through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Giants_of_Monte_Prama\"><\/span>2. The Giants of Mont&#8217;e Prama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While at least some tourists have heard of the nuraghi, most people have no idea that giant sandstone statues even exist. <strong>The Giants of Mont&#8217;e Prama are among the oldest monumental sculptures<\/strong> in the entire Mediterranean, and many historians compare them to an Italian version of China&#8217;s Terracotta Army. These figures of warriors, archers and boxers, standing over two metres tall and with fascinating concentric eyes, were discovered entirely by chance in a field back in the 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1890\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-24.jpg\" alt=\"The stone Giants of Mont&#039;e Prama\" class=\"wp-image-227837\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-24.jpg 1890w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-24-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-24-700x759.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-24-768x832.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-24-1417x1536.jpg 1417w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-24-696x754.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-24-1392x1509.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1890px) 100vw, 1890px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The stone Giants of Mont&#8217;e Prama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It remains a mystery why these huge statues were deliberately smashed into thousands of small pieces in ancient times \u2014 fragments that archaeologists then had to painstakingly piece back together over decades. <strong>The largest collection of these statues<\/strong> can be seen in the small town of Cabras at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museocabras.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Civico Giovanni Marongiu<\/a> museum, but you&#8217;ll also find several very well-preserved examples in the National Archaeological Museum in the capital, Cagliari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Nuraghe_Santu_Antine_and_Losa\"><\/span>3. Nuraghe Santu Antine and Losa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the stone towers fascinate you, you should definitely work these two stunning complexes in the northwest of the island into your itinerary. <strong>Nuraghe Santu Antine near the town of Torralba<\/strong> has earned the local nickname Sa Domo de su Re, which translates as the House of the King, and once you stand in front of it you&#8217;ll understand why. Its mighty central tower and incredibly sophisticated system of inner passages and staircases feel more like a medieval castle than a Bronze Age structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2.jpg\" alt=\"Nuraghe Santu Antine near Torralba\" class=\"wp-image-230004\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-2-1392x1392.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nuraghe Santu Antine near Torralba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a short distance away, near the village of Abbasanta, stands the majestic <strong>Nuraghe Losa, which stands out for its massive triangular floor plan<\/strong>. Travellers reportedly love the fact that, unlike the more famous Barumini, there tend to be far fewer tourists here, so you can often soak up the mysterious atmosphere of the cool stone corridors entirely on your own. Both sites charge a small admission fee, and you can comfortably visit each in about an hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Nuragic_village_of_Tiscali\"><\/span>4. The Nuragic village of Tiscali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a treat for anyone who likes to combine a little history with a proper mountain hike in wild surroundings. <strong>Tiscali is a unique prehistoric village<\/strong> built neither on a hill nor in a valley, but literally hidden inside a vast cave whose roof collapsed in the distant past. It sits in the rugged limestone Supramonte mountains and is reached by a fairly demanding trek that will take you at least two hours of steep climbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali.jpg\" alt=\"The Nuragic village of Tiscali hidden in a cave in the Supramonte mountains\" class=\"wp-image-230010\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tiscali-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Nuragic village of Tiscali hidden in a cave in the Supramonte mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The remains of the circular huts themselves are admittedly fairly ruined, thanks to the passage of time and ancient grave robbers, but the location is utterly breathtaking. <strong>People are said to have lived in this isolated natural fortress<\/strong> for many centuries, successfully hiding here even from the raids of the mighty Romans. The route isn&#8217;t for complete beginners, so bring sturdy footwear and plenty of water, because you won&#8217;t find any facilities at all along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Giants_tombs_and_domus_de_janas\"><\/span>5. Giants&#8217; tombs and domus de janas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nuragic and pre-Nuragic cultures left behind not only defensive towers but also incredibly mystical burial sites, which the locals gave wonderfully poetic names. <strong>The Tombe dei giganti, or giants&#8217; tombs<\/strong>, are monumental stone graves with an enormous front stele, which villagers long believed must have held the bodies of actual giants. In reality these were mass tombs of the elite of the day, and the most beautiful of them lie scattered near the town of Arzachena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tomba2.jpg\" alt=\"Tomba dei giganti Li Lolghi near Arzachena, a so-called giant&#039;s tomb\" class=\"wp-image-230011\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tomba2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tomba2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tomba2-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tomba2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tomba2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tomba2-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-tomba2-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tomba dei giganti Li Lolghi near Arzachena, a so-called giant&#8217;s tomb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Even older and stranger are the so-called <strong>domus de janas, which in Sardinian means houses of the fairies<\/strong>. These are prehistoric rock-cut tombs carefully hewn into sandstone or limestone, often resembling tiny rooms with carved doors and ritual symbols. 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Even the ancient Romans never managed to fully conquer the area, calling it the land of barbarians \u2014 which is, in fact, where today&#8217;s name comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Orgosolo_and_its_murals\"><\/span>6. Orgosolo and its murals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The moment you arrive in Orgosolo, they say, you&#8217;re hit by a very particular, almost slightly rebellious atmosphere with no equal in the Mediterranean. <strong>This mountain village is famous for its murals<\/strong> \u2014 huge wall paintings that have covered the walls of most of the houses here since the late 1960s. But these aren&#8217;t just ordinary street art; they&#8217;re a visual cry from the locals, who use them to voice their stance on politics, poverty and social injustice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki_21.jpg\" alt=\"Orgosolo and its murals\" class=\"wp-image-227839\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki_21.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki_21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki_21-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki_21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki_21-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki_21-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki_21-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orgosolo and its murals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find over 200 paintings here, criticising everything from wars around the world to the expropriation of shepherds&#8217; land, and a stroll through the local lanes feels like a visit to a free open-air gallery. <strong>Orgosolo once had a very dark reputation<\/strong> tied to blood feuds and bandits, but today it&#8217;s a friendly place where you can confidently pop in for an excellent coffee and soak up the incredibly powerful local energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Mamoiada_and_the_Mamuthones_masks\"><\/span>7. Mamoiada and the Mamuthones masks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few kilometres further on lies the unassuming village of Mamoiada, home to one of the strangest and most mysterious traditions in all of Europe. <strong>The village&#8217;s main symbol is the terrifying Mamuthones masks<\/strong>, worn by local men during the traditional winter carnival. Picture figures dressed in heavy dark sheepskins, with an expressionless black wooden mask covering their faces and a huge cluster of heavy cattle bells strapped to their backs, clattering deafeningly with every step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2.jpg\" alt=\"Mamuthones masked figures during a traditional procession in Mamoiada\" class=\"wp-image-230012\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuraghy-mamu2-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mamuthones masked figures during a traditional procession in Mamoiada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This pagan ritual is said to symbolise the shepherds&#8217; victory over evil spirits, and its roots may reach all the way back to ancient Nuragic times. <strong>Definitely don&#8217;t miss a visit to the wonderful museum<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museodellemaschere.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Museo delle Maschere Mediterranee<\/a>, where you can examine these eerie costumes up close and understand just how deeply these magical rituals are etched into the hearts of the local people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Oliena_and_the_Su_Gologone_spring\"><\/span>8. Oliena and the Su Gologone spring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the foot of the steep limestone Supramonte mountains lies the white village of Oliena, famous above all for producing a fantastic, full-bodied red wine from the Cannonau grape. <strong>Just outside town you&#8217;ll also find the karst spring of Su Gologone<\/strong>, an absolute natural phenomenon and one of the most beautiful spots in the region. Ice-cold, crystal-clear water gushes here under enormous pressure from a dark crack in the rock, forming a gorgeously coloured blue-green pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-7.jpg\" alt=\"The Su Gologone karst spring near Oliena\" class=\"wp-image-230007\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-7.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-7-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-7-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-7-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-7-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Su Gologone karst spring near Oliena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The area around the spring is beautifully landscaped, surrounded by lush greenery and ancient trees, making it an absolutely ideal spot for a peaceful afternoon stroll. <strong>What&#8217;s remarkable is that the cave system beneath the spring is so vast<\/strong> that even the most experienced cave divers have never been able to fully explore it, and you can buy tickets to visit this magical place through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sardegnaturismo.it\/en\/explore\/su-gologone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">regional tourism portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mountains_and_living_traditions\"><\/span>Mountains and living traditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve had your fill of scorching stones and village walks, I&#8217;d recommend lacing up some proper hiking boots and heading for the island&#8217;s highest reaches. <strong>Inland Sardinia offers fantastic conditions for mountain hiking<\/strong>, where instead of crowds of tourists you&#8217;re more likely to meet free-grazing flocks of sheep and half-wild horses. The nature here is wild, and in many places it still looks exactly as it did thousands of years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_The_Gennargentu_mountains_and_Fonni\"><\/span>9. The Gennargentu mountains and Fonni<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park covers a huge swathe of the eastern interior and conceals the very highest peaks. <strong>The highest point on the island is Punta La Marmora<\/strong>, rising to 1,834 metres, from which they say you can see all the way to the coast on a clear day, where the blue sea merges with the sky. The trek to the summit is long but technically fairly easy, so any reasonably fit hiker can manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-8.jpg\" alt=\"The Gennargentu mountains, the highest peaks in Sardinia\" class=\"wp-image-230008\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-8.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-8-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-8-700x278.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-8-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-8-1536x610.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-8-696x276.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-8-1392x552.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Gennargentu mountains, the highest peaks in Sardinia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your base for trips into the mountains could be <strong>the picturesque little town of Fonni, the highest-lying settlement<\/strong> in all of Sardinia. It sits at exactly a thousand metres above sea level, and while people are swimming in their bathing suits down by the sea, here it&#8217;s perfectly normal for snow to fall in winter \u2014 there was even a small ski lift here in the past. Today Fonni is better known for its colourful murals and its crunchy local biscuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_Autunno_in_Barbagia_festival\"><\/span>10. The Autunno in Barbagia festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably the best tip for anyone who wants to experience completely genuine local hospitality. <strong>The Autunno in Barbagia festival is a roaming autumn celebration<\/strong> held every weekend from September right through to December, each time in a different one of the roughly thirty participating villages. During these days the so-called Cortes Apertas, or open courtyards, take place, when local families welcome you right into their homes and old stone courtyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9.jpg\" alt=\"The Autunno in Barbagia autumn festival\" class=\"wp-image-230009\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/nuragh-9-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Autunno in Barbagia autumn festival<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see grandmothers hand-rolling pasta, woodcarvers crafting wooden masks, and you&#8217;ll taste products you won&#8217;t find in any ordinary supermarket. <strong>You&#8217;ll sample cheeses you can&#8217;t buy in a regular shop<\/strong>, hear traditional polyphonic singing, and leave with the feeling that you&#8217;ve glimpsed behind a curtain the average tourist never lifts. Don&#8217;t forget to check the exact festival calendar for the current year on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuoredellasardegna.it\/autunnoinbarbagia\/en\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Autunno in Barbagia<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_eat_in_inland_Sardinia\"><\/span>What to eat in inland Sardinia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sardinian mountain cuisine is completely different from what you&#8217;ll be served at the seaside resorts, and it&#8217;s a genuine culinary treasure. <strong>Be sure not to miss the culurgiones<\/strong>, beautifully hand-folded pasta parcels stuffed with mashed potato, strong pecorino cheese and fresh mint leaves. Travellers reportedly agree that, paired with a simple tomato sauce, they&#8217;re a real delicacy \u2014 one that originally comes from the Barbagia and Ogliastra regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With absolutely every meal you&#8217;ll also get <strong>pane carasau, an extremely thin and crispy shepherd&#8217;s bread<\/strong> that stayed fresh for long months while the men went up into the mountains with their flocks. The locals love it in the form of pane frattau, where the flatbreads are layered with sauce and cheese, but if you don&#8217;t eat meat, it&#8217;s always best to ask whether the cook used a meat stock. For a sweet finish you simply have to try <strong>seadas, sinfully good fried parcels<\/strong> filled with fresh cheese and generously drizzled with slightly bitter chestnut honey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for local meat specialities, in the interior they reportedly swear by traditional porceddu, a slow-roasted suckling pig on the spit flavoured with wild myrtle, cooked over an open fire for several hours. The locals love to wash all that wonderful food down with a <strong>full-bodied red wine from the Cannonau grape<\/strong>, which is said to be the secret to the longevity of the people here, or with a shot of mirto, a strong herbal liqueur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_next\"><\/span>Where to go next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/sardinia-italy-things-to-see\/\">Sardinia holiday: what to see and do<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-sardinia-beaches\/\">The most beautiful beaches in Sardinia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/sardinia-weather-month\/\">Sardinia weather<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781200000000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_nuraghe\"><\/span>What are nuraghe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nThese are megalithic cone-shaped towers from the Bronze Age, built from enormous stone boulders without using mortar. There are more than 7,000 of them across the entire island, and they were likely defensive, residential, or religious structures of the ancient Nuragic civilization.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781200000001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_nuraghe_in_Sardinia_to_visit\"><\/span>Which nuraghe in Sardinia to visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you only have time for one, definitely choose the magnificent Su Nuraxi di Barumini complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also very popular and impressive are Nuraghe Santu Antine and Nuraghe Losa in the northwest of the island.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781200000002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Su_Nuraxi_di_Barumini\"><\/span>What is Su Nuraxi di Barumini?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>This is the most famous and best-preserved archaeological site of the Nuragic culture on the island. It consists of a central massive stone tower surrounded by extensive fortifications and the remains of an ancient circular village, with visits possible only with a guide.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781200000003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_the_stone_giants_of_Monte_Prama\"><\/span>Who are the stone giants of Mont&#8217;e Prama?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nThese are unique ancient sandstone statues of warriors, archers and boxers that measure over two metres tall. You can admire these fascinating sculptures from the Nuragic civilization period at the museum in the town of Cabras or at the National Archaeological Museum in Cagliari.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781200000004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_in_Barbagia\"><\/span>What to see in Barbagia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nDon&#8217;t miss the mountain village of Orgosolo full of political murals, the mysterious Mamoiada with traditional Mamuthones masks, and the beautiful village of Oliena. Also worth seeing are the magical karst spring Su Gologone or the high mountain town of Fonni.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781200000005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_there_murals_on_the_houses_in_Orgosolo\"><\/span>Why are there murals on the houses in Orgosolo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>So-called murals began to appear in Orgosolo in the late 1960s as a form of political and social protest. Local residents continue to express their disagreement with poverty, land expropriation, and global conflicts through these massive wall paintings.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781200000006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_inland_Sardinia-2\"><\/span>Where to stay in inland Sardinia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The absolute best experience is to choose a so-called agriturismo, which are rural estates and working farms where they take care of you like family. Accommodation in the area of Nuoro or Oliena, right in the heart of the Barbagia province, has an ideal strategic location for trips.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seven thousand mysterious stone towers, stone giants older than Rome, and mountains where time runs differently. Inland Sardinia is the island&#8217;s most authentic side \u2014 here are ten tips on nuraghi, ancient monuments and the living traditions of Barbagia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":227838,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Inland Sardinia: Nuraghi & 10 Things to Know","rank_math_description":"Discover inland Sardinia: mysterious nuraghi, the giants of Mont'e Prama and the wild villages of Barbagia. 10 tips on what to see and do \u2014 plan your trip now!","rank_math_focus_keyword":"inland sardinia","rank_math_seo_score":""},"categories":[326,348,320],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-261632","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-europe","8":"category-italy","9":"category-travel"},"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wiki-25.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Lucie Kone\u010dn\u00e1","author_link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/author\/lucie-konecna\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261632","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=261632"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261632\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":261634,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/261632\/revisions\/261634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/227838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=261632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=261632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=261632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}