Discover the Charming Municipality of Castiadas in Sardinia
Immerse yourself in the allure of Castiadas, an Italian municipality steeped in history and tradition, nestled in the province of South Sardinia. With a population of 1654 inhabitants, this place has been inhabited since ancient times, dating back to the pre-Nuragic and Nuragic eras.
Historical records depict human presence even during the Punic and Roman periods. In medieval times, Castiadas was part of the Judicate of Cagliari, then passed to the curatoria of Colostrai, and later to the Judicate of Gallura, Pisa, and finally to the Crown of Aragon.
The earliest traces of the current settlement date back to the fourteenth century with the establishment of the village of Villanova Castiadas. Over the following centuries, due to plagues and malaria, the village was abandoned in the sixteenth century.
In the nineteenth century, after years of neglect, the area was reclaimed to establish a penal agricultural colony. Today, this area has been transformed into a museum narrating its history. Following World War II, Castiadas experienced a period of expansion thanks to ETFAS (Land Transformation and Agricultural Authority of Sardinia).
- In the fourteenth century, Villanova Castiadas village was founded
- In the nineteenth century, a penal agricultural colony was established
- After World War II, there was an expansion in the municipality
The local Sardinian dialect spoken in Castiadas is Campidanese Occidental. The patron saint of the town is Saint John the Baptist celebrated on the last weekend of June along with Assumption Day on August 15th.
Today, Castiadas’ economy relies mainly on tourism as well as traditional agriculture and pastoralism. Along its coast, you will find various tourist resorts that make this place perfect for an unforgettable vacation.
Explore both natural wonders and cultural treasures in Castiadas during your next journey to Sardinia!
