Introduction
Barbagia is the ancestral heart of Sardegna, a land of mamuthones, roasted porceddu and pane carasau.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 4 dishes of the local tradition and 2 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Barbagia:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Barbagia:
Carnevale di Mamoiada
Gennaio-FebbraioMamoiada
Sfilata dei Mamuthones e Issohadores, maschere ancestrali.
Autunno in Barbagia (Cortes Apertas)
Settembre-DicembreVari borghi · Dal 1996
Porte aperte nei borghi con degustazioni e artigianato.
Sagra del Redentore
AgostoNuoro
La più grande festa folkloristica della Sardegna con costumi tradizionali.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Barbagia represent the excellence of the area:
What to eat in Barbagia
Pane carasau softened in broth with tomato sauce, egg, and pecorino.
Sardinian ravioli filled with potatoes, pecorino, and mint, sealed with a wheat sheaf pattern.
Roasted suckling pig with myrtle and lentisk.
Fried ravioli filled with cheese, served with bitter honey.
Traditions & Culture
Ancestral masks of the Mamoiada Carnival, among the oldest in the Mediterranean.
Open doors in Barbagia villages with tastings and traditional crafts.
Pastoral polyphonic singing from Barbagia, UNESCO intangible heritage.
UNESCO Heritage
Pastoral polyphonic singing from central Sardinia, UNESCO heritage.
The largest and best-preserved nuragic complex in Sardinia.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Mountainous area featuring Sardinia's highest peak (Punta La Marmora, 1834 m) and the coves of the Golfo di Orosei.
Historical Figures
Nobel Prize winner for Literature in 1926, she was born in Nuoro and depicted Barbagia in her novels.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Barbagia are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“The Mamuthones of Mamoiada wear 30 kg of bells on their backs and black wooden masks that are ancestors of European carnivals.”
“Grazia Deledda of Nuoro was the first Italian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1926).”
“Sardinian Cannonau could be the oldest grape variety in the Mediterranean, with remains dating back 3200 years.”
“Barbagia owes its name to the Romans, who called this undomitable land "Barbaria" because they never managed to conquer it.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What DOP and IGP products can be found in Barbagia?expand_more
In Barbagia you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Fiore Sardo (DOP), Pane Carasau (PAT), Cannonau di Sardegna (DOC).
2What should I eat in Barbagia?expand_more
Typical Barbagia dishes include: Pane frattau, Culurgiones di Ogliastra, Su porcheddu, and Seadas. Each dish tells the story of the territory's gastronomic tradition.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Barbagia?expand_more
Barbagia is home to 2 UNESCO heritage sites: Canto a Tenore (Intangible Heritage, 2005); Su Nuraxi di Barumini (Cultural Heritage, 1997).
4What are the most famous festivals in Barbagia?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Barbagia are: Carnevale di Mamoiada (Mamoiada, January-February); Autunno in Barbagia (Cortes Apertas) (Various villages, September-December); Sagra del Redentore (Nuoro, August).
5What natural parks are in Barbagia?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Barbagia include: Parco Nazionale del Golfo di Orosei e del Gennargentu (National Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Barbagia?expand_more
Festivals in Barbagia are organized by local communities such as the Associazione Mamuthones e Issohadores and Pro Loco Nuoro. These Pro Loco organizations and associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.