Sagama: Discover Churches, Nuraghi and Landscapes

Churches with their own history

One particularly precisely documented construction project is the Chiesa di San Gabriele Arcangelo. Its construction began in 1606 on the basis of a contract between Rector Anjoi and three stonemasons from Sassari. The church has a single-nave layout with a barrel vault and four side chapels. Those interested in architecture can consider both the spatial design and the historical beginnings of the building here.

The other churches of Sagama include Santa Croce and N.S. del Carmelo. Santa Croce dates from the 16th century, while N.S. del Carmelo is considered medieval. Both names are also connected with the town’s festival calendar, complementing the architectural perspective with religious traditions that become visible at different times of the year.

Archaeological traces in the town and valley

Nuraghe Muristene is located within Sagama’s territory, near the parish church. The single-nave tower has a circular ground plan, a staircase, an entrance niche and a central chamber with three cross-shaped niches. Nuraghe Funtanedda is also visible in the Badde Sagama valley; its ground plan is polygonal.

Further remains can also be found outside the immediate town centre. Nuraghe Molineddu is a single-nave tower with a circular ground plan and lies near the protonuraghe of the same name. Nuraghe Pascialzos is among the archaeological remains visible today in the territory of Sagama. The Crasti Covaccadu Giants’ tomb is located in the Terra d’Onore area of Sagama. Nuraghe Nuratolu is documented around the Badd'e Sagama valley, in the territory of Sagama.

Remains of Punic, Roman and medieval defensive walls are visible on the southern and northern sides of the town. An allée couverte can be identified in Badde Sagama, on the border with Tinnura. This gives you a broad range of historical points of reference, extending from prehistoric structures to later fortifications, without all the remains belonging to the same period.

Landscape, mushroom hunting and paths

The landscape of Sagama comprises dark basalt, forests, vineyards and fresh springs. In autumn, this landscape shaped by forests and vineyards, with its springs, is a destination for numerous mushroom hunters. The season is therefore particularly closely associated with a specific form of observing nature.

For exploring on foot, there is an integrated archaeological and cultural circular route with three dedicated itineraries. They lead from the sea to natural and historical areas inland in the municipalities of Sagama, Scano di Montiferro, Tresnuraghes and Sennariolo. The network of several mule tracks that forms part of this circular route is known as “Caminos” and can be explored on foot. This provides a useful basis for planning your own day if you would like to compare different route lengths and types of landscape.

Getting there and events throughout the year

Sagama can be reached via various turn-offs from the SS 292. The SP 21 provides access from Montiferru, while the SP 34 serves the Marghine-Planargia region. These road connections help you organise your journey according to your starting region without reducing the route to a single access road.

The festivals are also spread across several periods. Sagama celebrates its patron saint, San Gabriele Arcangelo, on 24 March and at the end of October. In mid-January, the fires of Saint Anthony Abbot are lit in the square of the Santa Croce church. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is celebrated in Sagama in mid-July. Together with the churches, nuraghi and paths, these dates shape the town’s cultural character.

Further destinations for planning your trip: Allai, Riola Sardo, Suni, Montresta, Tramatza, Sa Rocca Tunda, Tinnura, San Vero Milis.

To the overarching travel overview: Oristano.