Sardinia is a magical place. Indeed, it is a legendary land. Rich in history, and especially full of stories, that are as ancient as this beautiful island. Stories and traditions that have left fascinating traces. Traces such as these five very special and non-touristy places. They will enrich your holiday.
One of the most famous Nuragic archaeological sites in this part of Sardinia. The tomb of the giants of Su Mont’e s’Abe is a funerary monument, a rectangular building with imposing stone monoliths. Compared to other tombs, Su Mont’e s’Abe has a particularity: probably, it is the re-adaptation of a much older tomb structure, built between 1600 and 1800 BC.
From Olbia, take the road to Loiri and arrive at the parking area near Pedres castle. From the parking area, an easy path will lead you to the tomb.
Imagine an ancient port, which was used for the transport of materials extracted from Masua mining area. Now imagine this port overlooking a spectacular seascape. Porto Flavia, priceless jewel of industrial archaeology, will enchant you with its suggestive and “lunar” beauty.
From Iglesias (that is easy to reach from Cagliari by strada statale 130 Iglesiente), take strada statale 126 Sud Occidentale Sarda towards Gonnesa and the strada provinciale 83 following the road signs to Masua and Porto Flavia. It takes about 30 minutes by car.
Yes, it’s right: a pyramid. And we are in Sardinia, not in Egypt. Although there has been no contact between Sardinia and Mesopotamia, the pyramid of Monte d’Accoddi is incredibly similar to a Mesopotamian ziggurat. You won’t believe your eyes.
From Porto Torres, take via Sassari and follow the road signs to Monte d’Accoddi archaeological site. By car, you’ll take 10 minutes to get there.
It is known as the Stonehenge of Sardinia. In Pranu Mutteddu (literally, “field of myrtles” in Sardinian language), numerous menhirs (perdasfittas in Sardinian language) stand in the green Mediterranean scrub. This archaeological site is still, in many ways, shrouded in mystery: we only know that it must have been a burial place.
From Cagliari, take strada statale 131 to Monastir and strada statale 128 to Senorbi. From Senorbi, follow the road signs to Goni and Pranu Mutteddu. By car, it takes about 1 hour.
Inevitable step of any edition of Autunno in Barbagia, Lollove is a village with a romantic and charming aura. Today it is almost completely deserted, except for a few pastors who do not want to leave the place where they were born. Lollove is characteristic for the delicious two-floor granite houses, many of which are hidden by vegetation.
From Nuoro, take strada statale 131dcn and strada comunale Nuoro-Lollove following the road signs to Lollove. Twenty minutes by car and you’ll be there.
Image source: Di Ruiu Michele – Ruiu Michele, Pubblico dominio, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48226423
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