Sorso is a municipality in the province of Sassari in the north of Sardinia. Sorso is known for its wine production and the beautiful beaches.
Sights
- Wine tastings – Sorso is known for its wine production, such as the delicious Vermentino wine.
- Beaches – The coast of Sorso stretches for about 18 kilometers and offers beautiful beaches such as the beach of Platamona with dunes and pine forest.
- Church Chiesa di San Pantaleo – The Chiesa di San Pantaleo is a neoclassical church and was built in 1836. It was dedicated to Saint Pantaleone of Nicomedia. Chiesa di San Pantaleo was not opened until 1856 and is characterized by a large hemispherical dome, four ellipsoidal domes and another dome in the presbytery. The church also houses statues of the apostles and a bell tower that was built only in 1899.
- Monte d’Accoddi – Only about 10 kilometers north of Sassari is this important archaeological site. The Monte d’Accoddi settlement is over 6200 years old, with construction of the main structure probably begun as early as 3000 BC. The site includes a pyramid-shaped structure with a ramp leading to an upper platform. Remains of a village and several cult sites have also been discovered near the pyramid.
- Local markets and festivals – There are many local markets and festivals in Sorso. There you can learn about traditional Sardinian cuisine, crafts and culture.
