Holiday apartment in Villaputzu: Nature, History and Culture

Villaputzu combines impressive coastal landscapes with a complex history and vibrant traditions. When choosing a holiday apartment in Villaputzu, you can therefore consider whether your travel group would rather focus on wetlands and walks, archaeological discoveries, regional cuisine or cultural events.

Wetlands, dunes and paths by the water

The Stagni di Murtas e S’Acqua Durci SIC area covers 745 hectares and is located within the municipality of Villaputzu. The coast also features dune belts and wetland ecosystems designated as SIC areas, including Pardu Mareus, Is Murtas and Flumini Durci. In Villaputzu, the Flumendosa forms a coastal wetland system where it flows into the sea. It is precisely this combination of river mouth, dunes and wetlands that characterises the landscape. The wetland system is suitable for birdwatching and long walks.

Nature and culture as criteria for your holiday apartment in Villaputzu

Archaeological sites add a second dimension to your stay. The Pozzo Sacro Is Pirois was built during the Nuragic period between 1600 and 535 BC. From the car park, the site can be reached via a footpath of approximately 150 metres. The Castello di Quirra was built before 1296–1297. Ceramic fragments found at the Sarcapos site in Eringiana have been attributed to the Nuragic, Etruscan, Greek, Phoenician-Punic and Roman cultures.

Later periods are also present in Villaputzu. The Chiesetta di San Nicola was presumably built by the Pisans in the first or second decade of the 13th century. Su Presoni in Cirreddis is a Palaeochristian hypogeal tomb that was later used as a prison. Those who choose a holiday apartment as a base for a variety of daily interests will find historical themes here ranging from the Nuragic period to medieval architectural history and beyond.

Launeddas, handicrafts and local festivals

Since the second half of the 19th century, Villaputzu has had a significant and longstanding tradition of playing the launeddas. The Festival delle Launeddas takes place every year on 7 August in Villaputzu. It includes a solemn religious procession in which launeddas players from other schools on the island take part. The Mostra dell’Artigianato Sarrabese also takes place in summer. Textiles, blankets, carpets, table linen, crocheted table sets, wicker baskets and mats are displayed there.

The culinary side of Sarrabus includes a gastronomic tour with tastings of wine, cheese, honey and meat at local businesses. In Villaputzu, Su Presuttu is one of the gastronomic specialities; it is a ham made from the pig’s hind leg. The “Sagra dei Ravioli e dei Malloreddus” is an event held in August and adds typical pasta dishes to the regional perspective.

Mining history and practical orientation

The mining village of Baccu Locci comprises around thirty historic buildings and rare industrial facilities. Mining for arsenopyrite continued until 1965. Baccu Locci can be reached via the SS 125. At the Corr’e Cerbu bridge, an unpaved road branches off at kilometre 82, following the streambed inland and reaching the mining village after approximately 10 kilometres. This means that your choice of holiday apartment can also be based on whether you want to include historic landscapes and regional excursion destinations in your plans.

Villaputzu is accessible by car and via a daily bus service operated by ARST and FdS, connecting the town with Cagliari. This connection is a practical factor when deciding between travelling by car and taking the bus. For further orientation in the area, you can also include Porto Corallo.

For the wider travel overview: Cagliari.

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