Ancient heart, authentic soul.

Did you know that in Sant’Antioco, the Saint Antioco, who came from the sea, is celebrated in a big fest? Did you know that the Holy Week in Iglesias is celebrated with a collective ritual culminating with the procession of the Descenso, which is a torchlight procession setting the town in a deeply religious atmosphere?

In Sulcis the traditions are still very strong. Discover the Mauritanian wedding, which is similar to the Moors ancient wedding tradition. Take part to the celebrations for Santa Maria di Monserrato in Tratalias, when the people of Tratalias bring the Madonna, the queen of Sulcis, from Iglesias back to the old cathedral in the little village. This is a very important event engaging all the inhabitants of Tratalias

Beside the religious celebrations, in Sulcis many other interesting events take place in Sulcis: the Girotonno in Carloforte, a culinary event inspired by the traditional tuna fish fishing; the Primavera Sulcitana, which is an exhibit, a colored window to the many good products from Sulcis

Those interested in music will appreciate the Festival Narcao Blues, being one of the most important in Europe for this musical genre, and the Jazz festival “Ai confine tra Sardegna e Jazz” in Sant’Anna Arresi.

If you are interested in traditions or in the rhythm of Blues, here in Sulcis you will have an amazing time.