Things to do in Flussio
Things to do in Flussio, Sardinia: asphodel basket weaving and museum, San Bartolomeo church, nuraghi, Malvasia di Bosa wine and April festival.
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Flussio (Frussìo in Sardinian) is a small Planargia village of around 400 people, seamlessly joined to neighbouring Tinnura along the SS292 road. It lies on a gentle slope between the lower Temo valley and the basalt ridge of Pedra Senta, a few kilometres from Bosa. It is famous across Sardinia for baskets woven from asphodel and for Malvasia wine: a perfect stop if you love crafts, wine and authentic villages.
What to see in Flussio
Asphodel Museum
In the village centre, it tells the story of the craft that made Flussio famous: weaving dried asphodel stems into baskets and trays, a skill handed down by the village women through the generations.
Churches
The parish church of San Bartolomeo dates back to the 12th century and is now incorporated into a newer building. Legend says Saint Bartholomew himself taught the villagers to weave. Also see the church of Santa Maria della Neve, starting point of the patron saint's procession.
Archaeology
The territory holds the nuraghi (Bronze Age stone towers) Giannas, Murciu, Caddaris and Carcheras and the giants' tombs of Sos Trainos and Sa Figu Bianca. Near San Bartolomeo there is a megalithic wall, probably Nuragic, and Roman remains were also found here in the late 19th century.
Things to do in Flussio
- Weaving workshops with local craftswomen, to watch an asphodel basket take shape.
- Malvasia tastings: Flussio is on the Malvasia di Bosa Wine Route and home to the Planargia cooperative winery.
- Country walks towards Pedra Senta and the Temo valley.
- Beach time at Bosa Marina and along the Planargia coast, about 15 minutes' drive away.
To learn an ancient craft or taste Malvasia with the people who make it, browse the experiences offered by local operators just below.
History
Settled in Nuragic and Roman times, in the Middle Ages Flussio belonged to the Planargia district of the Giudicato (medieval Sardinian kingdom) of Torres. After 1259 it passed to the Malaspina and in 1308 to Arborea; around 1420 it became an Aragonese fief of the Villamarina family, and in the 18th century it joined the Planargia marquisate, until it was bought out in 1839. The asphodel even appears on the town's coat of arms.
Food and shopping
The souvenir par excellence is a handmade asphodel basket; cane, willow, elm and olive are woven too. To drink, there is Malvasia di Bosa DOC, along with other wines, sparkling wines and spirits made in the village. Autumn is the best time to enjoy it.
Festivals and traditions
- Sant'Antonio abate bonfires, on 16 January.
- Tirende isciareu, in April: a community festival recalling the asphodel harvest, when bundles are hung to dry in the village.
- Patron saint's feast, in August, with a procession from Santa Maria della Neve.
- Santa Lucia and the su binu nou festival (new wine), in mid-December.
Nearby
- Tinnura, joined to Flussio, famous for its murals.
- Bosa, with Malaspina castle and the Temo river.
- Magomadas and its Wine Museum.
- Sagama and its valley.
- Porto Alabe, the beach of Tresnuraghes.
Getting there and when to go
The nearest airport is Alghero-Fertilia, about an hour's drive via Bosa; Cagliari-Elmas is about two hours away. April is the month for asphodel and the Tirende isciareu festival, summer to add the sea, autumn and December for Malvasia and new wine.
FAQ
What is Flussio famous for?
For asphodel basket weaving, a craft handed down by the village women, and for Malvasia wine.
How long do you need for Flussio?
Half a day for the museum, churches and a workshop; pair it with Tinnura and Bosa.
