Sarule is a village in the Nuoro area at over six hundred metres, at the foot of Monte Gonare, on whose summit, above a thousand metres, stands the sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Gonare, one of the best loved in central Sardinia, with views over much of the island. In early September thousands of pilgrims climb to the sanctuary for the novena and feast. Sarule is known for its rugs, still woven by hand on upright looms. The old centre has large stone houses along winding lanes, with the parish church of San Michele, and the area holds the Binzales rock-cut tombs and many nuraghi. On the Tuesday after Easter the feast of Santa Lucia, the patron, ends with horseback acrobatics and a poetry contest.
What to see
- Sanctuary of Nostra Signora di Gonare
- Laboratori di tessitura dei tappeti
- Parish church of San Michele
- Domus de janas of Binzales
Festivals and traditions
- Santa Lucia, martedì dopo PasquaEaster Monday
- Nostra Signora di Gonare8 September
Festival features
Holy Week
Hooded confraternities, polyphonic chants and torchlit processions: the rites of Castelsardo, Alghero, Iglesias and Cagliari.
Read →Weekends, September to DecemberAutumn in Barbagia
Every autumn weekend an inland village opens its homes and courtyards: crafts, food, wine and music.
Read →Nearby hikes
- Tiscali28 km
- Gola di Su Gorropu29 km
- Punta La Marmora30 km
Nearby towns
- Orani · 3 km
- Oniferi · 5 km
- Olzai · 5 km
- Ollolai · 7 km
- Gavoi · 8 km
- Orotelli · 9 km
- Lodine · 10 km
- Mamoiada · 10 km
Sources: Grande Enciclopedia della Sardegna; ISTAT. Original texts by Gotosardinia.
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