Salude & Trigu: the essence of Northern Sardinia unveiled through its most charming events

Imagine a place where ancient traditions still live in the songs, flavors, and festivals of a land rich in history and culture. Here, in the heart of Northern Sardinia, every corner holds a legend, every dish tells a story, and every melody echoes from times long past.

In 2026, Salude & Trigu brings this enchanting setting to life with as many as 100 unique events that celebrate local culture and customs by music, traditions, folklore, food and wine, engaging both communities and visitors in an authentic and vibrant experience.

A full calendar with more than 300 single dates, running from April to December, that will involve 77 Municipalities between Sassari area and Gallura and will accompany you in discovering the most fascinating places of Northern Sardinia.

Let yourself be enchanted by this timeless land, and join us for an unforgettable journey! ✨

Passionately promoted by the Sassari Chamber of Commerce, the 2026 edition of Salude & Trigu tells the story of the area and guide you on a journey of discovery in the hinterland of North Sardinia.

Do you know Banari and its epic golden onion? Did you know that in Porto Torres you can attend unconventional dance performances? Have you ever tasted the Uri artichoke?

In this celebration involving the entire Northern Sardinia, you will find unmissable opportunities to (re)discover and enhance a truly special region, with an extraordinary series of events capable of creating new opportunities for development and growth.

Unconventional Sardinia is Visit Italy's special column dedicated to Salude & Trigu.

A journey into the island’s truest soul, where wild spirit meets ancient culture and the voices of the land. A way to gather stories, scents, and traditions that unveil an authentic, intense Sardinia, far from clichés.

Through the words of people living in these places, Unconventional Sardinia reveals intimate, unexpected nuances, offering a vivid and honest portrait of wonderful Sardinia.

Imagine a parade of men and women dressed in traditional Sardinian costumes, walking through the streets of Italy’s major cities - Rome, Naples, Milan - in awe and excitement of the “mainland” crowd.

This was Sardegna in Viaggio (or Sardinia on the Road), a campaign created by Visit Italy to showcase Salude & Trigu and share with the world the beauty and uniqueness of Sardinia.

The journey began, not by chance, at the Nuraghe Santu Antine in Torralba, and concluded in the world’s most iconic square: Times Square. There, a large-scale projection of the campaign’s most striking images captivated tourists from every corner of the globe as well as New Yorkers themselves.

An extraordinary moment, a boundless pride.

Archaeology, breathtaking views, typical dishes. To really get to know an area, you must learn to explore every aspect of it.

The travel itineraries created by Visit Italy and Salude & Trigu will take you on the roads less traveled in Sardinia.

Each multi-stop itinerary follows a specific theme and invites you to discover a new, unexpected side of this fascinating and unique land.

We cross the sea and reach "the mainland", where Italy reveals itself in all its vastness and wonders.

Are there other places like Northern Sardinia? Are there any other events that can tell about their territory with the same impact as Salude & Trigu?

We have gathered them all in this section, aiming to highlight their uniqueness without losing sight of the similarities that connect them.

Unveiling the soul of Salude & Trigu means giving voice to the stories and faces of the people who embody its beating heart.

That's why Visit Italy has chosen to interview the event organizers, exploring topics related to the culture, tourism, and traditions shared by Sardinia and Italy as well.

Through these testimonies, you will discover their thoughts and opinions, and how deeply their daily experiences are connected both to Italy and to the rest of the world.