Magomadas: Nuraghi, viewpoints and Malvasia

Magomadas can be explored through several themes: viewpoints look out over the valley and coast, the Nuraghi represent a long archaeological period, and Malvasia di Bosa shapes the local wine tradition. The historic centre and recurring celebrations add to these attractions. When planning your trip, you can decide which of these interests you most.

Viewpoints and coastal views

Sa Costa is a tourist viewpoint. From here, you can see the Modolo Valley and the area of the municipality of Bosa. The tip of Nuraghe Lorio and the Santu Nigola Belvedere offer views of the coast: from both, you can see a stretch of coastline from the Cuglieri area to the boundary between Bosa and Alghero.

Coastal scenery includes pale beaches, rugged cliffs and deep-blue, unspoilt waters. Alongside views of the valley and coast, these varied landscapes offer another theme to choose from for your stay.

Nuraghi and archaeological traces

Nuraghe Andula is a circular, single-tower monument with a circumference of about 37 metres. Three courses of medium-sized basalt blocks remain. Nuraghe Andula is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

At Località Puttu, the remains of a nuragic well temple are only partly visible. The sacred building was constructed using refined isodomic masonry. Many of its blocks lie near a more recent well, which replaced the ancient one. At Andula, the focus is on the circular form and surviving basalt courses; at Puttu, it is on the remains of the well temple, its masonry technique and the blocks nearby.

Nuraghe Oladolzu stands on high ground above the Modolo Valley and the coast; its location points to a strategic function. Evidence of continuous use spans the Nuragic period, the Punic period, the Republican and Imperial Roman eras, the Middle Ages and modern times. Within the Nuragic period, it covers the Late and Final Bronze Age and possibly the Early Iron Age as well.

Nuraghe Sebes is the only partially preserved Bronze Age monument in the area. Its classification as a single-tower tholos Nuraghe is provisional; it also overlooks the Modolo Valley. You can reach the Nuraghe via the road to Modolo. Just outside the town, it is on the left, above the municipal water reservoir.

Historic centre and Malvasia

The historic centre is characterised by old houses and narrow, winding lanes. The Chiesa di Santa Croce dates from the late 14th or early 15th century, adding a late medieval landmark to the Nuragic sites.

The landscape around Magomadas is largely devoted to producing wines that belong to the Malvasia di Bosa D.O.C. area. At the Enoteca della Malvasia di Bosa, tastings of local wines offer a way to learn more about the local wine tradition. Wine therefore provides a different focus from the archaeological sites and historic townscape.

Getting there and celebrations

Magomadas can be reached via the SS292; the exit is at kilometre 76. This landmark can help you plan your road journey.

Two recurring celebrations are scheduled for the third week of May and the third week of August; both include processions and concerts in the square. If you want to plan your trip around these dates, check the specific event dates locally before you leave.

Discover more destinations: Narbolia, Cuglieri, Baratili San Pietro, Montresta, S'arena Scoada, Nurachi, San Vero Milis, Bonarcado.

For the broader travel overview: Oristano.