Villaputzu: Atmosphere and culture 

On the extreme North of Sarrabus, Villaputzu developed around the 10th Century when the Arabs started raiding the coasts, thus forcing the local popolation into migrating inwards. 

Only a few kilometers away is Porto Corallo, a long sandyshore interrupted at a point by the mouth of the Flumendosa, the longest river of the island, which separates Villaputzu from Muravera. Porto Corallo owes its name to the coral which can be extracted from its creeks.


A port capable of welcoming 500 boats has being operating for some years. Torre di Porto Corallo (The Tower of Porto Corallo) stands opposite the port. This tower was built by the Spanish in the 16th Century in order to contrast the pirates' aggressions. 

Castello di Quirra (The Castle of Quirra) and (La Torre di Murtas) are also part of the cultural inheritance of Villaputzu. The Castle is close to Chiesa di San Nicola (The Church of San Nicola), not far from the small town. With its towers, an inner garden and some typical rooms of the period, such as the accomodation of the lord of the manor, the chapel and the armoury, this Castle was the residence of the Earls of Carroz for several decades.

The Tower of Murtas was built about a century later, in order to stop attacks from the coast. Other examples of this defensive system are Torre di San Lorenzo (The Tower of San Lorenzo)and Torre Motta (The Tower of Motta). Villaputzu organizes shows and feasts all year long.
One of the most moving Summer feasts is the Feast in honour of Madonna del Mare (Madonna of the Sea), held in August in Porto Corallo.