Barbagia
in Central Sardinia

Home to one of the world’s Blue Zones, Barbagia is carved right into the mountainous heart of Sardinia, dotted with charming villages and some of the island’s highest peaks. Still deeply connected to its ancestral traditions, the region is also an unexpected home for contemporary artists, creatives, and exhibitions.

how long to go for

a long weekend

when to go

february, march, april, may, september, october, november, december

holidays

Liberation Day, Republic Day, Sa Die De Sa Sardigna

how to get there

Drive from Cagliari in around 1.5 hours, or from Olbia in around 2 hours.

how to get around

by car

nice to know

From September through to Christmas, a different village opens its doors each week for Autunno in Barbagia, celebrating local culture through traditional food, crafts, costumes and centuries-old customs.

local language

Italian, Sardinian

currency

euro

in an emergency

call 112