🎭 Sa Sartiglia Carnival | Sardinia's Most Spectacular Horseback Show

📍 Where & When Oristano (1.5h train from Cagliari) Held every February/March before Lent 🔥 Why It's Unmissable 1️⃣ Daredevil Horse Riders: Masked knights gallop at full speed to spear a star—ancient tradition since 1500s! 2️⃣ Handmade Costumes: Locals wear intricate Sardinian folk dresses (each stitch tells a story) 3️⃣ Party Vibes: Shared beer, spontaneous dancing, and explosive cheers under the sun 📸 My Highlight Joining the crowd to chant "Ammatta!" (Sardinian for "Go for it!") as riders risk the impossible "Where horses fly, costumes dazzle, and strangers become famiglia." 💡 Tips from My Italian Colleagues: Arrive early to snag a front-row view Try: Local "vernaccia" wine to toast with new friends Phrase to learn: "Bella prova!" ("Great try!"—yell it after each rider) P.S. The riders train all year for this 2-day spectacle—respect! 🐎💨 #SardinianSpirit #CarnivalMagic