San Giovanni Suergiu, a charming village in Sulcis in the province of South Sardinia, has a fascinating history. Once abandoned during the Middle Ages, it was later revived as a “furriadroxiu”, a typical rural settlement.
Its strategic location, where the roads from Iglesias and Cagliari meet on the way to Sant’Antioco, coupled with successful land reclamation efforts, have spurred economic growth in the area.
As you stroll along the main road cutting through the village, you’ll come across via Garibaldi right after the toll booth, where the ruins of the Romanesque-Gothic church of S. Maria di Palmas stand out, now transformed into a sheepfold.
The territory of San Giovanni Suergiu has been inhabited since pre-Nuragic, Nuragic, Punic, and Roman times, evidenced by numerous archaeological sites and artifacts scattered throughout the region.
The domus de janas of Is Locci Santus are particularly intriguing, nestled on the hilltop overlooking the lagoon. These ancient rock-hewn tombs add to the historical richness of this picturesque locale.
