Food festivals and events in Gallura e Costa Smeralda 2026
“Gallura and Costa Smeralda blend the glamour of pristine beaches with the authentic flavors of an inland landscape of granite and cork.”
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Vermentino di Gallura
Sardinia's only DOCG wine, a flavorful and mineral white wine from Gallura.
Domos Abbeltas a Luras
Miele Amaro di Corbezzolo
A rare honey with a bitter flavor, produced in autumn from corbezzolo flowers.
Costa Smeralda was created in 1962 by the Aga Khan, who purchased a stretch of deserted coastline.
Vermentino di Gallura is Sardinia's only DOCG wine.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Pecorino Sardo
Sweet or mature sheep's cheese, a thousand-year-old Sardinian tradition.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Festa della Madonna della Neve
A procession at sea in Porto Cervo with decorated boats.
Lu Brandali
A reenactment of Nuragic civilization with traditional Gallurese dances and music.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago di La Maddalena
An archipelago of 7 islands with crystal-clear waters and pink granite.
Area Marina Protetta di Tavolara
Spectacular seabeds surrounding the island of Tavolara.
Personaggi Illustri
Aga Khan Karim IV
EntrepreneurFounder of Costa Smeralda in 1962, he transformed the Gallurese coast into a world-renowned luxury destination.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“The La Maddalena Archipelago has such crystal-clear waters that boats appear to fly above the seabed.”
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products are found in Gallura and Costa Smeralda?expand_more
In Gallura and Costa Smeralda you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Vermentino di Gallura (DOCG), Miele Amaro di Corbezzolo (PAT), and Pecorino Sardo (DOP).
2What should you eat in Gallura and Costa Smeralda?expand_more
The typical dishes of Gallura and Costa Smeralda include: Zuppa gallurese, Porcheddu, and Cozze alla tarantina. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What are the most famous food festivals in Gallura and Costa Smeralda?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Gallura and Costa Smeralda are: Sagra del Porcheddu (Arzachena, August); Vendemmia in Gallura (Tempio Pausania, September); and the Jazz Festival in Berchidda (Berchidda, August).
4What natural parks are there in Gallura and Costa Smeralda?expand_more
The protected natural areas in Gallura and Costa Smeralda include: Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago di La Maddalena (National Park) and Area Marina Protetta di Tavolara (Marine Protected Area).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Gallura and Costa Smeralda?expand_more
The festivals in Gallura and Costa Smeralda are organized by local communities such as Consorzio Vermentino di Gallura and Pro Loco Arzachena. These local associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.