Traditions, flavors, nature, and community meet in Bonnanaro , in the heart of Mejlogu, for a new event in Itinerari nei Borghi , the event promoted by ASD In Sardegna – Sport Cultura Territorio and the Torres Camperisti Social Promotion Association, dedicated to the discovery and promotion of Sardinia's small towns.
A three-day program with free participation—Thursday, November 19th, Saturday, November 21st, and Sunday, November 22nd—will guide visitors, campers, families, and outdoor tourism enthusiasts to discover the town and its surrounding area, through experiences that combine cultural heritage, local produce, sports activities, and moments of sharing.
Bonnanaro's mayor, Giovanni Carta , emphasizes the initiative's significance for the town: "We are delighted to finally welcome Itineraries in the Villages to Bonnanaro and share with visitors a heritage of history, traditions, and products that reflect our community's identity. Our town has so much to offer, starting with its rich traditions and the beauty of the surrounding landscape."
On Thursday, November 19th, the younger ones will be the protagonists, with a morning dedicated to traditional Sardinian games in the squares of the center of Bonnanaro and a sensory workshop. From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the activities will involve the Pozzomaggiore Comprehensive Institute, with the Bonnanaro and Torralba branches, in collaboration with the UISP Territoriale of Sassari and Terra e Mesa APS.
On Saturday, November 21st, it's time to showcase local food and wine. At 4:30 p.m., at the Social Center, chef and food and wine expert Mario Sechi will lead a dessert workshop and show cooking, with Chiara Cake Art and the Coop Corona Moltana, as well as traditional wines from Bonnanaro. It will be an opportunity to taste wines from the Ledda, Polinas, and Zonca wineries, accompanied by products from the Macelleria e Caseificio Soro Fabrizio. At 6:30 pm, the Bonnanaro cherry will be the focus of a workshop on its use in cosmetics through the Kariasa line from Zonca Impresa Agricola. The day will continue at 8:00 pm with a community dinner featuring local products and produce, hosted by Terra e Mesa APS, while at 9:30 pm, music from the Boom Box Band will enliven the evening.
On Sunday, November 22nd, the program will move outdoors, with three activities dedicated to exploring the area. At 9:00 a.m. , the Le Vie del Mejlogu trek from Bonnanaro to Monte Pelao, organized by ASD Iolaos, will begin, as will the Walking on Trail Sunshine route from Bonnanaro to San Pietro di Sorres and back, organized by Trail & Road Runners ASD APS. Also from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be urban orienteering led by Adventure Guide, a chance to explore the town center through a dynamic and participatory experience.
There will also be space for community traditions: after the Mass of the Souls , celebrated in the church of San Giorgio, at 11 am, the aperitif Sweets and Wine of the Souls , while at 1.30 pm the community lunch, prepared by Terra e Mesa APS, will conclude the program with a moment of conviviality dedicated to the promotion of local products.
