Antiochus of Sulcis ( 95-127 ) was the first Christian martyr in Sardinia and the founder of the first Christian community in Sardinia. He was probably a doctor under the empire of Adriano, working in Cappadocia and Galatia, converting many people to Christianity. For this reason, Antioco was tortured and sentenced to exile in Sardinia, an […]
Read more "Sant’Antioco Martyr’s relics back to Sant’Antioco after 400 years"Sant’Antioco’s most important festival (656th Sagra of Sant’Antioco) is approaching and its programme is particularly rich, being the “extraordinary holy year” (18th march 1615 – 18th march 2015 4th centenary of the discovery of the body of Sant’Antioco martyr). On 19th April you’ll have the possibility to watch the Pariglias live. The Pariglia is a particular horse race, practiced […]
Read more "Pariglia in Sant’Antioco"Sant’Antioco is a very old town, lately discovered to be the oldest in Italy. As you reach Sant’Antioco, you meet “Pontimanno”, a roman and unique bridge not only for his form but also for its position on the ground. Unlike other bridges, it connects the mainland with an island and not with the ford rivers or […]
Read more "Roman ruins in Sant’Antioco"Did you know that Sardinia is an island with its own language? Have a taste of it in this promotional video of Sant’Antioco (video credits to Sardinian Region and Sant’Antioco municipality) which introduces You to the island, its beautiful sea and its culture: Sant’Antioco, a sea of culture and a story to tell. As long as you […]
Read more "Sant’Antioco, a sea of culture and a story to tell"Sant’Antioco Island is located in the extreme South West of Sardinia. It is about 90 km from Cagliari (port and airport), 300 km from Olbia port and 250 km from Porto Torres, the main points of arrival in Sardinia. You can have fun planning your trip to Sant’Antioco, which could turn out to be an […]
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Read more "Sant’Antioco Island on the Map"Easter break is approaching. Did you know that in Sant’Antioco, the island in the island of Sardinia, the religious rites of the Holy Week are particularly felt? The Good Friday procession, mold Catalan, is a very suggestive one. Easter morning is held the ritual of ” Su Incontru “, “the encounter”: the Risen Christ and […]
Read more "Easter in Sant’Antioco"I love Sant’Antioco island and its people. More than 10 Years ago we decided to buy our Place in this little paradise island and had the chance to experience it all: its colors, flavors, wild nature, beautiful beaches, roman and fenician ruins, local religious rituals, the food, the wine, the kindness of its inhabitants […]
Read more "Why I started this blog"The local feast “Sagra di Sant’Antioco” takes place in Sant’Antioco every year, 15 days after Easter. Sant’Antioco is the protector and patron saint of the island of Sardinia. It is the oldest religious festival attested in Sardinia. It is a very suggestive occasion, which involves local people and pilgrims devoted to Sant’Antioco coming from all over the […]
Read more "Sagra di Sant’Antioco"Bisso: silk that comes from the sea. It is a particular fiber which comes from Pinna Nobilis, a shell in danger of extinction you can find in the Mediterranean Sea. There is just one person left, custodian of the secrets and techniques of this ancient weaving tradition from which you get the very finest fabrics, gilded by […]
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