Lesser known than neighbouring Barbagia and Marmilla, Sarcidano is full of ancient nuragic sites and dramatic waterfalls. Make time for Parco Aymerich in Laconi, a lush green park dotted with streams, rocky outcrops and waterfalls, before heading to Cascata di Lequarci for a swim beneath one of the area’s most impressive falls.

A restored 19th-century Campidanese farmhouse near Gergei, Domu Antiga is a wonderfully intimate stay run by the Lai family. Its four rooms are dressed with handmade orbace textiles, while cooking and baking workshops offer a taste of Sardinian life – from hand-rolling potato-filled culurgionis to exploring nearby cheesemakers, vineyards and olive-oil producers. Just a half-hour drive from the Giara di Gesturi, we’re particularly fond of the homemade breakfast, laden with freshly baked cakes, tarts, and home-cured salami and ham.
