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Fregula is in. Chefs in the US have discovered the southern Sardinian pasta, and are rapidly bringing it to the forefront of culinary consciousness. This means that it will flare out and then completely disappear from the US in a year or so. In Italy, any particular food item you hear about depends on regional traditions, in the US, it depends on t...

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Glimpse a lost culture in the heart of the Mediterranean: tour this online exhibition of the 3,000-year-old giants sculpted by a towering civilization that remains little known today. Thousands of shattered limestone pieces came to light in 1974 in Mont'e Prama (western Sardinia) and have been reassembled into dozens of massive statues that reward...

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When you discover a new place, what is one of the best ways to experience it like the locals? Eating, of course. Part of the magic of a trip to Sardinia is getting lost in the scents and flavours that animate the historic centres and village festivals. The Sardinian island, between sea and mountains, plains and woods, hunting and fishing, is partic...

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In the beautiful Sardinia you can live one of the most exciting and unforgettable experiences, thanks to the Mining Trail of Santa Barbara. In the now famous Park Geominerario historical Environmental, in fact, there is an itinerary rich in history, culture and religion along about 500 Km. Through 30 well-defined stages, hiking enthusiasts and pilg...

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Every summer for 18 years, often marginalized artisans from across the globe have converged on Santa Fe’s Museum Hill to show and sell their creations at the International Folk Art Market. Originally planned as a one-time event, the market now draws more than 16,000 visitors to Milner Plaza from Thursday to Sunday. They buy more than $3 million in...

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The village, almost entirely uninhabited, retains the medieval urban structure and architecture of ancient Sardinian rural villages. The 17th-century church of La Maddalena is the result of the expansion of a pre-existing house of worship. It is in late Gothic style, with pointed arches in red trachyte. The former monastery on Bixio Street, inhabit...

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Physical and mental health are essential to persevering through these challenging times. This May, many readers share my concern on how to keep fit and optimistic during the various stages of lockdown. Personally, I've been running on my treadmill at home and doing a lot of push and sit-ups. But all of this exercise would be for nil without proper...

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There's an ancient Sardinian proverb — Furat chie venit dae su mare — that means, "He who comes from the sea comes to steal." Waves of occupation — by the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Byzantines, and Romans — instilled a culture of fierce independence. Over the centuries, those living near the coast escaped inland, where the mountains offered protec...

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If you are leaving for a family holiday to Sardinia, you are certainly not bothering about what to do: white beaches, crystal clear waters within the reach of the little ones, cities on a human scale and plenty of nature. Children will be delighted to build sand castles and explore the shallow water between one ice cream and the next, all day long....

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Malloreddus, also known as Sardinian gnocchetti, are one of the most well-known and beloved types of pasta in Sardinia. They have the shape of thin striped shells, about 2 cm long, and are made of semolina flour and water.  The pasta’s unique shape and its striped surface are obtained through the use of a special tool, the ‘rigagnocchi’, a striped...

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