Sarcidano
in Central Sardinia
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.
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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.
Named after the Sardinian word for “signs”, Sinnos takes its cue from the marks once placed on sheep’s ears to distinguish one flock from another. The cheesemonger and shop is run by the family behind Domu Antiga in Gergei, with shelves laden with everything from creamy pecorino to punchy erborinato. Book a cheesemaking and tasting session to get a hands-on taste of one of the island’s oldest traditions.
