Planargia and Montiferru · Provincia di Oristano

Things to do in Suni

Things to do in Suni near Bosa, Sardinia: Nuraddeo nuraghe, Seneghe proto-nuraghe, fairy-house tombs, a folk museum, Malvasia and festivals.

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Suni is a village of about a thousand people on the basalt plateau of Planargia, in the province of Oristano, overlooking the Modolo valley and just minutes from Bosa. Its territory is one of the richest in archaeology in the area, with a park bringing together a proto-nuraghe, a large complex nuraghe and a necropolis of rock-cut tombs. It's ideal if you love Sardinian prehistory, old rural life and scenic trails, with Bosa's sea close at hand.

What to see in Suni

Nuraddeo nuraghe

The Nuraddeo complex is well preserved: a central tower about 16 metres high, surrounded by a bastion with three towers and the remains of a village.

Seneghe proto-nuraghe

A rare «corridor» nuraghe, among the oldest on the island, built on a basalt spur and open to visitors. Roman-era pottery was found nearby.

Chirisconis domus de janas

A necropolis carved into tuff, with twelve entrances leading to twenty-one small chambers; some still show traces of red paint. Domus de janas means «fairy houses».

Casa-museo Tiu Virgiliu

Near the parish church, this historic house tells the story of rural life in the 19th and 20th centuries through over a thousand objects and tools, a cobbler's workshop, a weaving corner and displays on bread, costumes and old toys.

Churches

The village grew around the 15th-century church of San Pancrazio; the parish church is Santa Maria della Neve. Out in the countryside stands San Narciso, and there is also the church of Saints Cosma and Damiano.

Things to do in Suni

Spend a morning in the archaeological park, then follow the nature trails across the plateau, with wide views of the valley and areas frequented by griffon vultures. Near the park lies the Pischina 'e Paule pond, rich in wildlife. Suni is on the Malvasia wine route with Bosa: add a tasting, then head down to the sea or go canoeing on the Temo in the afternoon. Below you'll find the experiences offered by local operators: pick yours.

History

The area has been settled since the Neolithic, as rock-cut tombs, proto-nuraghi and nuraghi show; tradition says the village grew out of the old settlement of sa Idda Ezza, home to the Chighentolu giants' tomb. In the Middle Ages it belonged to the Giudicato (medieval Sardinian kingdom) of Torres, then to the Malaspina family and from 1308 to Arborea. From the 15th century it was an Aragonese fief, in the 18th century it joined the Marquisate of Planargia with Flussio, and in 1839 it was freed from feudal rule. Since 2003 it has been in the province of Oristano.

Food and what to buy

Don't miss Malvasia, Planargia's fragrant sweet wine. At the house-museum you can discover the village's bread and grain traditions, rooted in farming life.

Festivals and traditions

San Pancrazio: mid-May, with processions, traditional songs and dances and the ardia, a horse race.
San Narciso: late June, at the country church.
Patron saint's feast: early August, with a folklore festival.
Saints Cosma and Damiano: late September.

Nearby

Bosa, with the Malaspina castle and the mouth of the Temo.
Tinnura and Flussio, murals and asphodel baskets.
Modolo, the valley of cherries and Malvasia.
Sindia, with the Cistercian church of San Pietro.

Getting there and when to go

Suni lies on the road between Macomer and Bosa. Alghero-Fertilia airport is about an hour's drive, Cagliari-Elmas about two hours. Spring and autumn are perfect for walking among the sites; May brings the San Pancrazio feast, and in summer Bosa's beaches are close by.