| Masainas | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sardinia | |
| Territory | Sulcis | |
| Altitude | 57 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 23.69 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 1.263 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Masainesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0781 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 09010 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | St. John the Baptist (June 24) | |
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Masainas is a center of the Southern Sardinia, in the province of Southern Sardinia.
To know
Geographical notes
Masainas is located in the Sulcis and borders on Giba, Piscinas, Sant'Anna Arresi is Teulada.
Background
Masainas has ancient origins dating back to the Neolithic, in the area of Is Solinas', in fact, human settlements have been found. In later times the territory of Masainas was affected by Nuragic settlements, by Phoenician-Punic infiltrations and, between the third and second centuries BC, by the Roman penetration, following the conquest of Solki, today's Sant'Antioco.
In fact, remains have been found between Masainas and Giba that suggest a terracotta tool factory dating back to the period of the Roman penetration into the Sardinian hinterland. From fortuitous excavations stone sarcophagi dating back to the Roman age have been found, the particularity of which is that these burials were made in sandy soil and therefore unique in Sardinia. Also in the locality of "Is Manigas" coins were found presumably indicating the presence of a Roman site. In the locality of "Serra lepuris" two tombs were found carved into the rock, made as a sepulcher and closed by a large stone. Most of the artifacts found in the municipal area are now in the archaeological museum of Cagliari.
Around 1200 Masainas (as well as Villarios and Giba, villas belonging to the Giudicato of Cagliari, in the curatoria of Sulcis) was a land of preaching by Benedictine monks who built monasteries (guventus) to which the denomination of the municipal territory still refers today (Su Guventu). The church of San Giovanni Battista is the only monument of particular importance and the first nucleus is now transformed into an "internal chapel". The Gothic-Aragonese influence seems clear and in this case it would go back to 1500 or 1600. Some scholars, however, even speak of the year 1000 or a little later. In this case there would be the influence of the late Romanesque.
Today's inhabited center, initially a medau (farmhouse), which later became a boddeu (group of hamlets), developed around the small church towards the end of the 18th century. In 1820 Masainas was a rather active and rich center for its flourishing agriculture and pastoralism. In fact, thanks to the vast flat and fertile territory, there was a large presence of farmers and shepherds, including those from Nuorese and Iglesiente.
In 1839 Masainas was the largest inhabited center in the area counting 447 families and 1806 inhabitants and which followed the fate of the Marquisate of Palmas entrusted to Gioacchino Bon Crespi di Valdura, the last to boast a noble title on these lands.
How to orient yourself
Masainas: full screen map.Fractions
- Is Cannigonis
- Is Crobbedus
- Is Cuccus
- Is Fiascus
- Is Lais
- Is Lois
- Is Mancas
- Is Murronis
- Is Solinas
- About Pranu
How to get
By plane
- 1 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (68 km from Masainas), ☎ 39 070 211211, fax: 39 070 241013. L'Cagliari-Elmas airport is served by Ryanair with Pisa, Bologna, Milan-Bergamo, Rome Ciampino, Treviso, Cuneo, Bologna and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and other airlines such as for example Easyjet is Volotea serving other national and European destinations.
By car
Take the SS 130 to Iglesias, then take the "Siliqua-Vallermosa" exit, then proceed towards Siliqua and take the SS 293 up to Giba, then, from here, follow the signs for Masainas to reach your destination.
From the port of Cagliari.
By bus
Masainas can be reached by ARST buses from Carbonia is Teulada with the ARST line 816 or from Iglesias and Carbonia with the ARST 820 line.
How to get around
What see
Churches
- 1 Parish church of San Giovanni Battista.
- 2 Ancient parish church of San Giovanni Battista.
- Church of Our Lady of the Snow. Country church.
Civil architectures
In Masainas there are old farmhouses and farmhouses called furriadroxius.
Archaeological sites
There are several archaeological sites and nuraghi present. The best known is:
- 3 Nuraghe Is Fais. Multi-lobed nuraghe with four towers arranged in a cross around a large courtyard.
Coves, coasts and beaches
- 4 Sa Salina beach (Sa Sarina).
- Mari Basciu beach.
- Costa Is Peltias (Is Pertias).
- 5 Costa Paris Sarri.
Events and parties
- Artichoke Festival.
In April. The festival consists in the tasting of typical dishes based on artichokes and cultural events with particular attention to the rediscovery and conservation of local traditions for the promotion and relaunch of the territory's agriculture. - St. John Baptist. June 24. The religious rites are followed by civil celebrations.
- Madonna of Health. In early October. Patronal feast. The feast in honor of the Madonna della Salute is one of the most anticipated feasts in the Sulcis area, in which thousands of faithful on pilgrimage, according to tradition at the beginning of October each year, reach Masainas to participate in the civil and religious celebrations that last several days.
In April. The festival consists in the tasting of typical dishes based on artichokes and cultural events with particular attention to the rediscovery and conservation of local traditions for the promotion and relaunch of the territory's agriculture.What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Moderate prices
- 1 Ajò Pizza Masainas, Via Nuova 2, ☎ 39 342 9810075. Tue-Sun 16: 00-22: 00. Pizzeria.
Average prices
- 2 Sa Reina, Location Sa Reina, ☎ 39 344 1868547, 39 345 8812005, @[email protected]. Farmhouse.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Melis Greek House, Via Roma 106, ☎ 39 388 2811590, @[email protected]. B&B.
- 2 The Tavernetta, Via Trieste 19, ☎ 39 0781 964200, 39 340 2741319, @[email protected]. B&B.
- 3 Kiteshomes, Via Tirso 5, ☎ 39 328 8291543, @[email protected]. Guest houses.
- 4 Corte Noa farm, Via Tirso 7, ☎ 39 349 1944521, 39 348 5709970, @[email protected]. B&B. Seasonal opening from June to September.
Average prices
- 5 Sulcitano dream, Via Roma 3, ☎ 39 0781 978026, 39 348 6554239. Farmhouse. It is possible to stay and eat.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 2 Post Office, Via Municipio 23, ☎ 39 0781 963114, fax: 39 0781 963114. Mon-Fri 8: 20-13: 35; Sat 8: 20-12: 35.
