Untold Italy · Friday, July 24, 2026
Angela Carrias describes the Barbagia region as the heart of authentic Sardinian spirit, characterized by warm hospitality and a more traditional way of life. She notes that in this mountainous area, locals are known to welcome strangers into their homes, offering a glimpse into a Sardinia that still offers real wilderness and genuine human connection.
“But one of my very favorite places is really this Barbagian or yah where I told you there is the authentic Sardine, more authentic Sardinia, Sardinian spirits, Sardinian style.”
“The people of Sardinia, they are very friendly and warm all over the island everywhere you go, but in this Barbadja o Yasra they are warm, hospitable, still the old style, like they actually open the door. They even if they don't know you. They actually opened the door of their home and tell you to enter, Please come in.”
“In Sardinia you can steal experience wilderness. Real wilderness, real warm real hospitality. It's a little continent on its own.”