Places in Aggius, Sardinia

Aggius is a beautiful, ancient stone village located on the north east of the island, also known as Gallura and a few kilometres away from hundreds of the enchanting beaches of the coast between Olbia and Agrustos on the east and Castelsardo and Palau on the west.

The Gallura region reveals an authentic side of Sardinia, leaving behind the glittering and fashionable atmosphere of the Costa Smeralda to reach the timeless region of its archaic soul. Ancient stone places like Luogosanto, Luras, Tempio and Aggius are dominated by an incredibly fascinating landscape of cork-oaks, granite rocks and thick Mediterranean greenery.

Evidences of prehistoric settlements are scattered all over the area and a short drive to archaeological spots are highly recommended.  A number of constructions are found along the Arzachena-Luogosanto road, with the tomb of the giants of Li Lolghi, the necropolis of Li Muri, made up by circles of vertically set stones and the Nuragic temple of Malchittu.

Aggius is a stone village, framed by the mount Limbara peaks, its old city centre (centro storico) is superbly preserved with tiny lanes running through ancient granite houses with colourful flower pots on their windows and cats at their doors.

The life here is slow, silent and peaceful. That’s the beauty of Aggius, ready to be enjoyed. The local ethnographic museum M.E.O.C. (Museo Etnografico Oliva Carta Cannas), the largest in Sardinia, provides a great insight on the old traditions and everyday life of the past.

The M.E.O.C. is housed in a old, granite stone building with several rooms displaying original tools, furnishings, traditional costumes, working tools and looms.  A visit is absolutely recommended, it is open every day with the exception of Mondays from October to May (winter time).

Just outside Aggius towards Trinità d'Agultu e Vignola, there is la Valle della Luna (moon valley), granite rocks and stones largely scattered on a huge plain dotted with deep green Mediterranean bush.

During sunset the rocks turn into a beautiful pink-orange colour and an amazingly event usually occurs during the month of August where, at sun set, the sun and the moon are both visible at the same time.

Aggius and the whole Gallura region can be visited all year round, each season providing its own surprising colours and charm.