Towns and Cities

Indulge yourself in the towns of Sardinia East Land. Small centers that over the years have become landmarks for the villages that surround them. They are not cities in the conventional sense of the term, but are so due to their historical, artistic, civic or demographic importance, as was established by royal decree in 1836 when Nuoro was given the title of city, and later by the decrees of various Presidents of the Republic who bestowed the honor of the title of city to (in chronological order) Macomer, Lanusei and lastly Tortolì. Welcoming cities that are deeply steeped in history. The lead characters of the historical events of Sardinia and Italy whose ancient buildings and monuments preserve the stories to which they bore witness.

Visiting Nuoro, the city born of the union of the historic quarter of Seùna (the peasants’ village) and Santu Predu (the shepherds’ village), means immersing oneself in the atmosphere of a vibrant town, above all from a cultural point of view. Between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century, some of the most prominent figures of the island and national culture were born, such as Grazia Deledda who won the Nobel Prize for Literature and whose birthplace is now a noteworthy museum. 

Local restaurants and concept stores enliven the maze of narrow streets around Corso Garibaldi where one can enjoy great shopping after seeing the latest exhibition of contemporary art at the MAN or an opening at one of the city’s art galleries.  

In Macomer, strategically positioned midway between Nuoro and Oristano and also centrally located between Sassari and Cagliari, one can experience first hand the heart of an important cultural center. This ancient historic town of Phoenician origin, is a delightful combination of traditions and innovativeness. In Macomer, modern gourmet restaurants coexist with the narrow alleys that are so clearly of Spanish origin. The town is a point of reference for the villages of Marghine and Planargia and it hosts major events amongst which is the premier regional book fair. 

Siniscola on the other hand, the main center of Baronia lying at the foot of Mount Albo, saw its expansion after the Second World War when it became an important commercial hub with the exploitation of the localities of La Calette and Santa Lucia, from where goods and passengers are moved to the continent. Siniscola is a town that unites the sea and the mountains for a complete experience of the best of Sardinia. 

The two cities of Ogliastra are picturesque villages that emerge amidst the stunning tacchi rock formations and the crystal clear sea. Lanusi and Tortolì, in a rugged land such as Ogliastra, have served as a leading center for the surrounding villages and are a treasure trove of the most authentic traditions of the region. Surrounded by the dazzling green of the woods, they boast wonderful museums, such as the Sculpture Museum that extends throughout the center of Tortolì, the ancient Railway Station, and the unaltered charm of the border towns.