Experience the Thrill of S’Ardia

20 May 2009

The S’Ardia is an exhilarating horserace that takes place each year in the village of Sedilo in the Oristano province in Sardinia. Each year around 100 riders take part in this fast and frenzied race through the dusty streets to remember the battle of Milvio which took place between Constantine and the pagan Maxentius.

The race will take place on the evening of the 6th July and again the following morning in the area around the church of San Costantino and each year a crowd of around 30,000 come to watch the spectacle. To see photographs of last year’s event visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9929173@N04/sets/72157600760710395

The country hotel Mandra Edera in Abbasanta is an ideal place to stay and travel to nearby Sedilo for S’Ardia. Set in 30 hectares, Mandra Edera offers complete tranquillity and the chance to explore the area on horseback, jeep safari or on foot. The hotel is also renowned for its excellent organic home cooking, direct from the farm. A week at Mandra Edera during July costs £371 per person based on two sharing on bed and breakfast basis (flights extra).