“The days are getting shorter, the trees are losing their leaves and changeable weather is prevalent… autumn can already be felt. Sardinia follows exactly the same calendar but, thanks to its location, still enjoys wonderful Mediterranean temperatures. Plenty of sun during the day and cooler nights. A very nice period to enjoy the beautiful colors and scents that decorate the island in peace and to attend one of the many village festivals.”

In this sultry late summer, but partly also in winter, Sardinia has even more in store for you! Combine your holiday with a visit to “Autunno in Barbagia” in the Nuoro region. An annual event in which 32 picturesque villages and authentic villages in the interior open their doors for a look behind the scenes. Very nice if you want to get to know the real Sardinia.

Barbagia is a rugged and fascinating mountainous region in central Sardinia that spans the sides of the Gennargentu massif. Most of this massif is located in the province of Nuoro. A very varied region where time seems to have stood still. With a unique coastline and inland a beautiful untouched nature, mountains, deep valleys and waterfalls, you can still taste the real Sardinia here. Nuoro is also the island's most sparsely populated province. Over the years, Romans, Carthaginian "foreigners" have never managed to conquer this area. Especially for this reason, this very remote area has built up its own culture with the associated traditions, which have been preserved like nowhere else in Sardinia.

During the Autunno event in Barbagia, or “Autumn in Barbagia”, song and folk dances in traditional costume enchant the piazza while the first suckling pigs are roasted on a spit in the narrow alleys. The local craftsmen use the courtyards of their homes as a workshop. Here they proudly show how various objects, including wood or iron, are made artistically. You can also participate in a tasty tasting at several places. From full wines, olive oil, pasta, honey, nougat and chestnuts to delicious sausages and spicy cheeses. Of course it is possible to buy these products. Maybe nice to take with you for those who stay at home!

September
• Bitti on 5 and 6 September
• Oliena on 12 and 13 September
• Lodine on 19 and 20 September
• Sarule from 19 to 20 September
• Austis on 26 and 27 September
• Dorgali on 26 and 27 September
• Orani on 26 and 27 September

October
• Lula on 3 and 4 October
• Meana Sardo on 3 and 4 October
• Orotelli on 3 and 4 October
• Sorgono on 3 and 4 October
• Gavoi on 10 and 11 October
• Lollove on 10 and 11 October
• Onanì from 10 to 11 October
• Tonara on 10 and 11 October
• Belvì on 17 and 18 October
• Orgosolo on 17 and 18 October
• Aritzo on 24 and 25 October
• Olzai on 24 and 25 October
• Ottana on 24 and 25 October

November
• Desulo on 31 October and 1 November
• Mamoiada from 6 to 8 November
• Ovodda on 7 and 8 November
• Nuoro on 14 and 15 November
• Tiana on 14 and 15 November
• Ollolai on 14 and 15 November
• Atzara on 21 and 22 November
• Gadoni on 28 and 29 November
• Oniferi on 28 and 29 November

December
• Fonni from 6 to 8 December
• Ortueri on 12 and 13 December
• Orune on 12 and 13 December
• Seulo on 12 and 13 December

Fancy a late summer in Sardinia to attend this event? Ask me about the possibilities !

Timo
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