Muravera is the largest town in the Sarrabus district and it lies on a luxuriant plain, surrounded by citrus tree plantations. It has experienced a period of growth in recent years thanks to its mixed economy, based on agriculture and above all seaside tourism.

The whole area boasts the highest average temperatures in Sardinia all year round, as well as beaches of exceptional beauty, such as the beach at the mouth of the Flumendosa River, the beaches of S.Giovanni, Saline, Colostrai and Torre Salinas.

There are also interesting archaeological sites to visit in the neighbourhood, among which the Menhirs of Piscina Rei, the megalithic structures of Monte Crobu - Cuili Piras and the Scalas Nuraghe.

In the centre of the town visitors can admire the fascinating church of S.Nicola of Bari, built in the XV century, in late Gothic style.

Inside the church the points of particular interest are: the main altar in polychrome marble;
2 Baroque retables in gilded wood; an exquisite silver cross and a statue of S. Sebastiano in polychrome wood, dating back to the seventeenth century. Next to the church there is the former Town Hall from the late nineteenth century, which was recently restored.

For nature lovers, another pleasant trip is to the Forest of Baccu Arrodas, just outside the town, an ideal spot for long, relaxing walks. In the past the area was busy with the carts which transported the extracted minerals from the nearby antimony and silver mine.
In addition, the town is noted for the local craft work, in particular its rugs and cloth, as well as the beautiful, elegant baskets made from reeds, wicker and cane. The inhabitants of Muravera are also famous for the ancient musical wind instrument they produce, the Launeddas, similar to bagpipes.