Cities and Towns of the Marmilla

The Marmilla district is a very popular choice for tourists because it abounds in archaeological and natural wonders.

The Marmilla district also boasts a number of fascinating towns and villages where visitors can an insight into the real Sardinia, its traditions, customs and history. We particularly recommend the following:

• Villanovaforru
  The town is of great archaeological interest because of the Nuragic Village of Genna Maria and the Archaeological Museum.
  
  
• Collinas
  Visitors must not miss the former Monte Granatico building, which was recently restored to its past glory, and which today hosts the Ethnographic Museum.
  
  
• Sardara
  A trip to the splendid museum and the Sacred Well of S.Anastasia is a must.
  
  
• Sanluri
  Visitors should not miss the Medieval castle of Eleonora D'Arborea.
  
  
• Villanovafranca
  The area around the town offers numerous fascinating Nuraghi, among which the Nuragic complex of "Su Mulinu".
  
  
• Barumini
  The town is famous throughout the world because of the remarkable Nuragic settlement of "Su Nuraxi", the most important testimony to Sardinia's Megalithic history.
  
  
• Gesturi
  This town owes its fame to the splendid Giara plateau, where visitors can see the characteristic wild ponies. It is the only place in Europe where they live and breed free.
  
  
• Lunamatrona
  This town is rich in Nuragic architecture. In fact, the area boasts five Nuragic complexes, eleven single-towered Nuraghe, a Giants' Tomb and a Sacred Well.