July 2026
There are places in Sardinia where history doesn't just exist in museum corridors — it breathes through crumbling stone walls, in the salt-tinged air and in the quiet rituals of people who still live close to the sea. The Tonnara Su Pranu in Portoscuso is one of those places.
June 2026
Where the Stories Come to Shore There are festivals that organize events. And then there are festivals that build communities. Marina Café Noir — Festival di Letterature Applicate — has always belonged to the second category. And this year, for its 24th edition, it arrives on our doorstep: Giliàcquas, Elmas, on June
June 2026
In the heart of Sardinia's interior, where granite mountains rise and ancient nuraghi stand as silent witnesses to millennia of history, a quiet revolution is taking place. Abandoned village houses are finding new life not as museum pieces, but as vibrant homes for digital nomads, remote workers, and
May 2026
And the New York Times just flew across the ocean to find it. There are places in the world that hold onto their secrets well. Not out of arrogance, but out of devotion — the kind of quiet, stubborn love that a people have for something so sacred they almost don&
May 2026
Every year, as June approaches, a familiar energy returns to the Cittadella Sportiva "Sa Duchessa." The courts fill with athletes. A stage rises on the piazzale. And thousands of young people converge on the CUS Cagliari grounds for something that has quietly become one of the most authentic
May 2026
There is a moment every year when Cagliari collectively exhales — when the city steps out from its everyday rhythm and lets itself be carried away by sound. That moment has a name, and it returns this May 29th. The 8th edition of Poetto Fest is here, and it promises to
May 2026
There are mornings on the Poetto that feel like a gift. The kind where the sea is still, the light comes in soft and gold, and the city hasn't yet shaken off its sleep. Tomorrow, Saturday 16 May, that atmosphere becomes the backdrop for something quietly extraordinary — Pratiche
And the New York Times just flew across the ocean to find it. There are places in the world that hold onto their secrets well. Not out of arrogance, but out of devotion — the kind of quiet, stubborn love that a people have for something so sacred they almost don&
There is something quietly extraordinary about standing at the gates of Castello San Michele. From its hilltop perch, 180 metres above sea level, the fortress surveys the entire city of Cagliari — the glittering gulf, the rooftops of the old quarter, the patchwork of neighbourhoods stretching toward the sea. It is
There is a version of Sardinia that no hotel room can give you. It is the one you find when the tent zipper opens at dawn and the first thing you hear is the sea — a low, rhythmic breath that has been shaping this island for millennia. No air conditioning
Sardinia’s innovation landscape is alive with potential — but not yet united by purpose. Across the island, there are research centers, incubators, coworking spaces, and digital hubs all doing extraordinary work. Yet too often, they operate in parallel rather than in sync.
Capturing Cagliari’s Pulse in Business, Culture, and Art
There is something quietly extraordinary about standing at the gates of Castello San Michele. From its hilltop perch, 180 metres above sea level, the fortress surveys the entire city of Cagliari — the glittering gulf, the rooftops of the old quarter, the patchwork of neighbourhoods stretching toward the sea. It is
Twenty kilometres from Cagliari, a small village in the Campidano plains has covered every wall, alley, and facade in murals. Here's what it is, how it started, and why it belongs on your list this spring. Most people driving through the Campidano plains south of Cagliari would not
There is a version of Sardinia that no hotel room can give you. It is the one you find when the tent zipper opens at dawn and the first thing you hear is the sea — a low, rhythmic breath that has been shaping this island for millennia. No air conditioning
Some events mark a date on the calendar. Others mark an era. On May 1st, Cagliari's Exma hosts the return of Planet Groove — the cult gathering that defined the city's musical identity in the 1990s. Twelve hours of non-stop black music, funk, hip hop and acid
Sardinia is one of the windiest islands in the Mediterranean. The south — right on the doorstep of Cagliari — is where the serious action happens. Here's what's going on, where to go, and what's coming up this season. Sardinia blows. Not metaphorically — literally. The island
The Mercato di San Benedetto spans 8,000 square metres across two floors and has been feeding Cagliari every morning since 1957. Here's what it is, what you find there, and why no visit to the city is complete without it. Most people arriving in Cagliari head straight
Every summer since 1983, one of Italy's most atmospheric performing arts festivals takes place in the one of the Roman theatres in Sardinia — right on the coast, 25 kilometres from Cagliari. Almost nobody outside the island knows it exists. There are festival settings, and then there is Nora.
Between the city centre and the beach lies a 1,600-hectare nature reserve that most visitors to Cagliari never find. Right now, it is home to one of Europe's most important flamingo nesting sites. Entry is free. Most people arriving in Cagliari expect a city. A port, a
The world's most influential travel guide just named Sardinia the only European destination worth a special trip this year. Here's what the recognition means, why it happened, and what the island does with it. Every October, Lonely Planet publishes its Best in Travel list — a global
Thirty meetups in. That's not just a number — it's a testament to the quiet but steady revolution happening in Cagliari's business scene. Entrepreneurs Meet Cagliari (EMC) reaches its 30th gathering this April, and the milestone deserves a moment of recognition. Since its founding, EMC
On May 1st, one of Europe's oldest and largest religious processions sets off through the streets of Cagliari. Here's what it is, where it comes from, and why — after 370 unbroken years — the city still stops everything for it. Most visitors arriving in Cagliari in early
On May 21–24, the waters off Cagliari become the opening stage of the most prestigious sailing competition on earth. Here's what it is, what's coming, and why this moment matters far beyond sport. Most people have heard of the America's Cup. Far fewer