Neoneli between the Old Town, Nature and Sardinian Culture
Accommodation in Neoneli
Neoneli: Old Town Views Stretching to the Sea
Neoneli combines a well-preserved old town with a rural setting and distinctive Sardinian traditions. Viewpoints within the old town offer views stretching to the sea. The town's particular appeal lies in the contrast between its historic setting, expansive landscape and vibrant culture.
Landscape and Wildlife in Parco di Assai
Parco di Assai covers 1,247 hectares. Trails lead through forests, past water sources and large rocks with unusual shapes. Wild boar, deer, fallow deer and other notable animal species live in the park. The park therefore brings together forests, water sources, unusually shaped rocks and several animal species. For your planning, this natural setting offers a clear contrast to the old town: on one side are viewpoints and historic buildings, and on the other, forests, rocks, springs and wildlife.
Sa Crabarissa is a granite monolith more than 40 metres high on the border with the area of Austis.
Historic Sites and Local Crafts
Casa Cultura Neoneli is housed in a historic building dating from 1885 that formerly served as a barracks for the mounted Carabinieri. At the same Casa Cultura, all citizens can register free of charge for the services offered, without restrictions based on place of residence or age. The building combines its former function as a barracks with the services of Casa Cultura.
The parish church of San Pietro Apostolo also preserves a remarkable detail: inside, there is a silver monstrance from the 15th century. Neoneli's craft workshops continue to produce handcrafted items using traditional techniques. In Neoneli's rural landscape, the Domus de Janas of Puleu also bear witness to Neolithic settlement.
Carnival, Masks and Sardinian Festivals
Ritus Calendarum is Neoneli's traditional carnival. Sos Corriolos are masks worn during the ancestral rites of Neoneli's traditional carnival. The carnival therefore includes both the masks of the ancestral rites and the procession followed by a programme of events. After the Ritus Calendarum procession, Sardinian singing and dancing take place in Piazza Barigadu.
Another cultural event is Licanìas. The festival stands for words and deeds, arts and people; at Licanìas, people eat and drink together from morning until evening with writers, poets, artists and musicians. Licanìas is also a festival of words and deeds, arts and people. The Santi Arcangeli celebration takes place on Mondays in August at the rural church. As a venue, the rural church differs from Piazza Barigadu, where the carnival is held.
Traditional Cuisine from Neoneli
Neoneli's traditional fregola is a local speciality. It is cooked in broth and served with several layers of pecorino and lard. The Wine, Fregula e Cassola event combines the local gastronomic tradition with the knowledge and practices of farming and pastoral culture.
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