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The Marmilla Hills
The hilly area of Marmilla lies about 40 km from Cagliari and is easily
reached on t
he S.S. 131road.
The Marmilla (shaded in green) is an area in the central southern region
of Sardinia, which forms part of the district of Cagliari (shaded in
yellow). Its name derives from the fact that this part of the island
is prevalently hilly countryside.
The area gets its name from the Latin term "Mamilla", or rather
"mammary", later changed to "Marmilla". The name
indicates the area's fertile ground, which is particularly suited for
the production of hard wheat.
In recent years the area has become very popular among visitors because
it boasts impressive archaeological testimony, extraordinary flora and
fauna, as well as fascinating traditions, customs and ancient festivals.
Among the plateaux and the hills of great natural interest visitors
should not miss the "Giara
di Gesturi". It is the largest plateau in the whole territory
and stretches over 45 sq. km with an average height of approx. 500 metres.
On the Giara visitors can admire the famous wild ponies and the numerous
plant species which make up the Mediterranean scrub.
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