Barbagia – Sardinia: ancient mountains, suspended villages and identity carved in stone. Barbagia is the harsh and deep heart of Sardinia. It extends at the foot of the Gennargentu and embraces mountain territories, plateaus, wild gorges and silent valleys. Here there are villages such as Orgosolo, Oliena, Fonni, Gavoi, Mamoiada, each with strong traditions, its own dialects and an ancient bond with the land and the rite. ⛰️ Vertical landscapes and unspoiled nature: The mountains of Barbagia dominate the landscape with peaks that exceed 1800 meters, such as Punta La Marmora. The woods of holm oak, chestnut and downy oak alternate with deep canyons and grassy plateaus. The fauna is typical of the island's interior: mouflons, golden eagles, wild boars, but also sheep and shepherds who know every path. The climate, cooler than the rest of Sardinia, enhances the wild beauty and chromatic contrasts. 👉 Tip: Reach Monte Spada or the Supramonte di Orgosolo for an excursion between limestone walls, forests and boundless views. 🏘️ Proud villages and living memory: The villages of Barbagia retain a strongly rooted identity. The granite houses, the paved streets, the intimate squares tell of a community that resists and renews itself. Orgosolo is famous for its political murals; Mamoiada for the archaic masks of the Mamuthones; Fonni is the highest town in Sardinia, often whitened by snow. 👉 Tip: Visit Gavoi during the Festival The Island of Stories: literature, music and words in the setting of an authentic village. 🥾 Excursions and sacred places: Barbagia is a paradise for those who love trekking and slow walks. Among the unmissable destinations: the gorge of Gorroppu, the nuragic village of Tiscali, the canyon of Sa Giuntura, and the caves of Su Sercone. Remains of ancient eras emerge everywhere: nuraghi, tombs of the giants, domus de janas and isolated Romanesque churches. 👉 Tip: Take part in a guided hike in the Supramonte di Oliena: wild nature and ancient legends will accompany you step by step. 🍽️ Intense flavours and ancient knowledge: The cuisine of Barbagia is rich, robust and identitary. Typical dishes include carasau bread, culurgiones, lamb with myrtle, boiled sheep, aged cheeses such as Sardinian flower, and sweets made with honey, walnuts and almonds. Do not miss the red wines such as Cannonau di Oliena and the local herb distillates. 👉 Tip: Taste frattau bread in a traditional house in Oliena, accompanied by a glass of Nepente: rustic, deep, authentic. 🎉 Ancestral rites and resistant culture: Barbagia celebrates its time with festivals that combine the sacred and the profane. The Carnival of Mamoiada and Ottana is among the oldest in Europe. In autumn, the villages open their homes for "Autumn in Barbagia": a journey through crafts, food, traditions and encounters. Each village tells its soul with pride and passion. 👉 Tip: Take part in Autumn in Barbagia in Olzai or Sarule: you will discover authenticity through hands that knead, carve, tell. In Barbagia, time does not stop: it thickens, it is listened to, it is recognized. It is a land that does not seek to please, but knows how to be remembered.