Serdiana

Population: 2,300
Altitude: 170 m. above sea level



Serdiana lies 13 km. along the S.S. 387 road, in the heart of countryside which is almost entirely covered by vineyards, and stretches over part of the Parteolla hills.


The area around Serdiana is characterised by natural wonders of great interest, including the Lagoon of "Su Stani Saliu", which hosts pink flamingos, stilt-birds and scoopers during the winter months.
The banks of the lagoon are characteristic of wet land areas and abound in tamarisk, reeds and marshland grasses.

Visitors interested in architecture should not miss the country church of Santa Maria di Sibiola, built in the first half of the XII century.


The church is of modest size and was built in sandstone and is one of the most beautiful Romanesque-Pisan churches in Sardinia.
The external stone staircase, which leads to the roof, is particularly interesting. Inside the church there are two naves, while the exterior of the building is decorated with a series of high arches.

The Gothic Parish Church of San Salvatore (XV-XVI century AD) boasts a beautiful holy water stoup (XII-XIII century AD) and wooden panels from the fifteenth century, from Santa Maria di Sibiola, and attributed to the master craftsman Orzai.

In the historical town centre of Serdiana, besides the beautiful houses characteristic of the Campidaneso region, there is the castle known as "Castello Roberti", which was an ancient residence of the local noble family.

The town's religious celebrations are of great interest and we particularly recommend:

• San Salvatore - 9 May
  This is a religious-gastronomic festival is dedicated to S. Salvatore and the sampling of gastronomic specialities from the area, accompanied by the marvellous local wine.
  
  
• Santa Maria di Sibiola - 7/8 September
  This is a religious festival with costume processions, decorated ox-drawn carts (Is traccas), dancing, folk shows and poetry recitals, and concludes with a firework display. Visitors are also given the chance to sample the delicious local food and wine from the Parteolla district.