Things to do in Sennariolo
Things to see in Sennariolo, a tiny Montiferru village near Bosa: Sant'Andrea church, Nuraghe Liortinas, Santa Vittoria and local food.
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Sennariolo is one of Sardinia's smallest villages, with fewer than two hundred residents, on the western side of the Montiferru, bordering the Planargia district and about 15 km from Bosa. Narrow lanes and low basalt and sandstone houses with big courtyards and murals tell the story of a farming community that is still alive. A member of the Borghi autentici d'Italia network, it is perfect if you want peace, little-known nuraghi and home cooking, with the Bosa coast just minutes away.
What to see in Sennariolo
Church of Sant'Andrea apostolo
The parish church, at the north-east edge of the old centre, bears the date 1676 carved on the lintel of its red trachyte doorway. The bare-stone interior has a single nave with two chapels on each side. The bell tower, completed in 1867, is topped by an onion dome covered in colourful majolica tiles.
Santa Vittoria
About 5 km away, on a panoramic hill, stands the church of Santa Vittoria: tradition links it to the villagers' victory over Moorish raiders. Nearby are the ruins of the sanctuary of San Quirico (Santu Chirigheddu).
Nuraghe Liortinas and other sites
The most impressive is Nuraghe Liortinas, a rare circular corridor nuraghe, largely walkable, overlooking the meeting point of two streams. The area also has the Fromigas, Murcu and S'Ena 'e Tiana nuraghi, giants' tombs and Neolithic domus de janas rock-cut tombs.
Funtana Ezza
The village's old spring: the name Sennariolo may come from a Sardinian phrase meaning "vein of the river".
Things to do in Sennariolo
The Rio Mannu and Rio di Marale flow past the village through woods and olive groves: ideal for walks, hikes and mountain-bike rides in search of nuraghi. The view from Santa Vittoria hill is wide. In about 15 minutes you reach the Planargia coast at Porto Alabe, and Bosa Marina in about 20. Scroll down for experiences from local operators.
History
The area has been inhabited since the Neolithic and was densely settled in the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages the village belonged to the Giudicato of Torres and then to Arborea; under the Aragonese it joined the barony of Montiferru and remained a fief until it bought its freedom in 1839.
Food and shopping
Take home pecorino cheese, honey and olive oil. On the table: lamb intestines with herbs, stuffed snails, ravioli filled with potato, mint and cheese and, at Carnival, cattas, spiral-shaped fritters.
Festivals and traditions
- San Sebastiano: 20 January, with a big bonfire.
- Holy Week: moving, well-attended rites.
- Santa Vittoria: mid-May, at the hilltop church.
- Sant'Andrea, the patron saint: 30 November.
Nearby
- Bosa, with Serravalle castle and the Temo river.
- Tresnuraghes and Porto Alabe beach.
- Cuglieri, with the basilica of Santa Maria della Neve.
- S'Archittu and Santa Caterina di Pittinuri on the Montiferru coast.
Getting there and when to go
Sennariolo is about 15 km from Bosa and under 50 km from Oristano. Alghero airport is about an hour by car, Cagliari about two hours; the nearest port is Oristano. Spring and autumn are ideal for walking; in summer you can mix village life and the beach.
FAQ
Is Sennariolo near the sea?
Yes, Porto Alabe is about 15 minutes' drive and Bosa Marina about 20.
How long do I need in Sennariolo?
A couple of hours for the village and Sant'Andrea; half a day with Nuraghe Liortinas and Santa Vittoria.
Which is the main nuraghe?
Liortinas, a rare circular corridor nuraghe.
