Food festivals and events in Oristano e Sinis 2026
“Oristano with its Sa Sartiglia and Sinis with the ruins of Tharros celebrate vernaccia wine and bottarga di muggine.”
Sa Sartiglia and Vernaccia
The Giants of Mont'e Prama (9th-8th century BC) are the oldest free-standing statues in the Mediterranean.
The beach of Is Arutas in the Sinis is made of quartz grains instead of sand.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Casizolu del Montiferru
Stretched-curd cheese made from cow's milk, unique to Sardinian pastoral tradition.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Sa Sartiglia
An equestrian joust during Oristano's Carnival: masked riders must spear a star.
Corsa degli Scalzi
Runners race barefoot for 7 km carrying the effigy of San Salvatore.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Penisola del Sinis - Isola di Mal di Ventre Marine Protected Area
Crystal-clear waters with the quartz beach of Is Arutas and the ruins of Tharros.
Personaggi Illustri
Eleonora d'Arborea
JudgeressShe governed the Giudicato d'Arborea with Oristano as its capital, and promulgated the Carta de Logu in 1392.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Vernaccia di Oristano is Italy's only oxidative wine, aged in solera barrels like Sherry.”
“Sa Sartiglia is one of Europe's most spectacular equestrian jousts, with masked riders in full disguise.”
Domande Frequenti
1Which PDO and PGI products are found in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
In Oristano and Sinis you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Vernaccia di Oristano (DOC), Bottarga di Cabras (PAT), Casizolu del Montiferru (Slow Food Presidium).
2What should I eat in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
Typical dishes of Oristano and Sinis include: Spaghetti alla bottarga, Lorighittas, Burrida di Cabras. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the region.
3What are the most famous festivals in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Oristano and Sinis: Sa Sartiglia (Oristano, Carnival Sunday and Tuesday); Corsa degli Scalzi (Cabras, First Sunday of September); Bottarga Festival (Cabras, September).
4What natural parks are there in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Oristano and Sinis include: Penisola del Sinis - Isola di Mal di Ventre Marine Protected Area (Marine Area).
5Who organizes the festivals in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
Festivals in Oristano and Sinis are organized by local communities such as Fondazione Sa Sartiglia and Pro Loco Cabras. These local associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.