Meana Sardo, Su Cumonali
Meana Sardo, Su Cumonali - © Ivo Piras

Meana Sardo

Description

Meana Sardo is located in the mountainous region of Barbagia, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and green hills.

Meana Sardo, winery in the historic center
Meana Sardo, winery in the historic center - © Ivo Piras

The town, known for its quiet, authentic atmosphere, still maintains a traditional lifestyle and tie with the cultural roots of Sardinia, preserving many local traditions like woodworking, the production of traditional foods and the organisation of festivals and fairs.

The sixteenth-century church dedicated to the town’s patron saint, Bartholomew the Apostle, is of special note for art lovers, for its mix of the Gothic-Aragonese and Renaissance styles.

Meana Sardo, parish church of San Bartolomeo. Bell tower
Meana Sardo, parish church of San Bartolomeo. Bell tower - © Beni Culturali Standard (BCS) - https://catalogo.beniculturali.it/detail/ArchitecturalOrLandscapeHeritage/2000244489#lg=1&slide=4
Meana Sardo, nuraghe Nolza
Meana Sardo, nuraghe Nolza - CC BY-SA 4.0 Carmen Delogu, Commons Wikimedia - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Vista_di_nuraghe_Nolza_al_tramonto.jpg

There are interesting archaeological sites nearby, including nuraghs and in particular the Nuraghe Nolza archaeological complex, attesting to the human presence in the area since ancient times.

Meana Sardo, Su Cumonali
Meana Sardo, Su Cumonali - © Ivo Piras

The surrounding area also has much to offer nature lovers, with trails leading to breathtaking panoramas and places of naturalistic interest.
The forest of Ortuabis, known by locals as Su Cumonali, is beloved for its fascinating sites hidden amongst the holm oaks and mastics.

Meana Sardo is a place where you can immerse yourself in the culture and beauty of rural Sardinia, offering an authentic experience far from the more crowded tourist destinations.

Meana Sardo, historic center
Meana Sardo, historic center - CC BY Jürgen Scheeff, Unsplash - https://unsplash.com/it/foto/14bXSiKMs0s

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