Events calendar Oliena

Easter Sunday is the occasion to meet the statues of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary in many Sardinian villages. The Meeting of Oliena is one of the most interesting because of its beautiful scenery and the traditional costumes worn by the participants. The procession takes the statue of the risen Christ from the small church of San Francesco da Paola in the east of the town to the portal of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in the heart of the old town. The statues meet in the square exactly.

There is still a hint of summer when the 3-day "Open Yards" event opens in Oliena. The municipality is opening fifteen courtyards of historic buildings in its downtown area to present the abundance of its crafts and gastronomy to visitors. Each courtyard has a particular theme or presents a craft: blacksmith, jeweler, dressmaker, wine, honey, olive oil, cheese ... The artisans-producers present share their expertise and provide good advice. Meals, concerts and dances punctuate the days happily.