Discover Uras: Holiday Apartment for Nature, Culture and Tradition

Uras between Monte Arci and Cultural Heritage

Uras lies at the foot of Monte Arci and on a plain crossed by several streams. Parts of the plain are used for agriculture, while others are covered by Mediterranean scrub. This combination of landscape, agriculture and prehistory shapes the character of the town. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Uras, you can therefore choose between different focuses, including nature, culture and local traditions.

Nuraghi, Trails and a Small Museum

When entering Uras via the southern exit of the SS 131, the Bentu 'e Crobis nuraghe is immediately visible. It is considered the starting point for visiting the surrounding sites. From the town of Uras, follow the S.S. 131 south; Sa Domu Beccia is on the right after about 800 metres. The complex has a large main tower built from basalt, a triangular fortification wall with two additional towers, and a second outer wall equipped with towers.

Experience Local History and Landscape

Uras also has the Su Cugiau de Linnas archaeological and natural history trail. The Museo mineralogico e paleontologico di Uras is a small museum of mineralogy and palaeontology. Visits are organised by telephone with an appointment made in advance. The museum and trail offer different focuses for a stay if you would like to divide your days between local history and the landscape.

Towards Monte Arci

From Uras, the route to Monte Arci leads via the turn-off from the Strada Statale 131 south of Oristano and then along the 442 through Morgongiori towards Is Benas and the forestry workers' base. Roja Cannas lies at the foot of Monte Arci; this is where the largest of the obsidian deposits active during the Neolithic was identified. This connects the landscape with a tangible testimony to prehistory. When choosing a holiday apartment in Uras, you can distinguish between local destinations such as the museum and nuraghi and the route towards Monte Arci when planning your trip.

Grain, Crafts and Traditional Festivals

Sa Coxina Antiga is dedicated to rediscovering grain cultivation and aspects of rural life in the past. At Sa Coxina Antiga, Malloreddus made entirely by hand by women and men from the Pro Loco of Uras using semolina from the Capelli wheat variety and water are presented. At this festival, the preparation brings together agriculture, handicraft and food culture. For you, this focus can be a pleasant complement to archaeological and natural history impressions, especially if you would also like to consider regional traditions when choosing a holiday apartment.

Historical Festival Culture in Uras

The historical event “Sa Cursa de Su Pannu” included a procession through Uras in medieval costumes to the Church of San Salvatore, as well as a horse race. As a historical event, it forms part of the cultural retrospective of Uras. Together with Sa Coxina Antiga, it brings festival culture, handicrafts, agriculture and the past together.

Other Places for Trip Planning

If you would also like to compare other places: Modolo, Marrubiu, Villaurbana, Neoneli, S'arena Scoada, Putzu Idu, Seneghe, Cabras.

For the higher-level travel overview: Oristano.