Paulilatino

Population: 2,795

Paulilatino is an agricultural-pastoral town, situated on a basaltic plateau, surrounded by woods of cork-oaks and olive trees. It gets its name from a marsh area not far from the town (paludis a latere), which was reclaimed in 1827. In the centre of the town, visitors can admire the characteristic houses built in dark basaltic stone, without plaster; some still conserve the stepping stone beside the front door, known as "sas muredas", used to mount a horse, and the iron rings where the animals were tethered.

The territory is rich in remains which bear testimony to its ancient past, with ruins from pre-historic and Roman times. Visitors should not miss the Nuragic site of Santa Cristina, the two "Giants' Tombs" at Goronna, and the remains of numerous (about a hundred) Nuraghi, among which: "Lugherras", "Oschina", "Atzara", "Batitzone" and "Nussiu". Furthermore, the Carthaginians built a temple here which is believed to be dedicated to Demetra and Kore.
The parish church of S.Isidoro, in Gothic-Aragonese style, and the nearby churches of S.Maria Maddalena and Madonna D'Itria are also well worth a visit.