Villanova Monteleone

Population: 3000

The town of Villanova Monteleone is situated between Alghero and Bosa, on the north-west coast of the island. The surrounding countryside offers numerous medieval settlements dating back to the Aragonese period. Visitors should not miss the fascinating historical town centre, the Aragonese Tower of Badde Jana and the enchanting inlet of Poglina.

One of Villanova's most picturesque beaches lies in a small inlet known as "Torre Abbandonata", noted for the stalactites and stalagmites which have formed from the bluish chert present there. The high cliffs of the coast rise up for 500 metres and, during the rainy seasons, are dotted with streams which flow down the steep cliff-side and form a beautiful waterfall at "S'Istrampu de su Segnore".
The countryside around Villanova boasts numerous archaeological sites of great interest.


There are also many fascinating monuments to visit in the town centre:

• The church of San Leonardo da Limoges
  The original structure dates back to the sixteenth century and was later restructured in 1789. Inside the church there is a single nave and side chapels where there are two magnificent wooden altars from the eighteenth century.
  
  
  
• The Oratory of Santa Croce
  the Oratory has a single nave and side chapels with numerous statues, there is also a valuable wooden altar and a large crucifix at the centre of the main altar.
  
  
  
• The church of the Madonna del Rosario
  the church has a broad central nave covered by a barrel vault and spacious side chapels. Inside the church visitors can admire a beautiful wooden altar and other splendid, wooden statues.