Bosa is a charming town set on the Temo river
valley near the sea overviewed by the Serravalle Castle,
from where the houses of the Medieval centre develop descending
to the Temo river bank. Bosa is the only river side town
in the whole of Sardinia. The river is very deeply connected
to the tradition and history of the town. It is thanks to
the fertility of its soil and its position that Bosa was
inhabited since ancient times, the territory is in fact
scattered with historical monuments like the Serravalle
Castle, which was built by the Malaspina family in the XII
century. On the 15th of August there is a procession by
boat in honour of Our Lady the Protector of the Sea, a row
of boats carrying the statue of the Virgin Mary on the river
all accompanied by singing and an aura of myth, it is spectacular
to watch. Bosa is also famous for the Carneval Celebrations
that take place in February and are amongst the most characteristic
in Sardinia. A more recent area is Bosa Marina, the extension
of the town on the coast. Bosa Marina beach is a long and
deep stretch of sand and is very well served with all tourist
facilities, pedalo and rubber dinghy hire, jet-ski and even
a windsurfing club. There are also many bars on and off
the beach, hotels and lovely restaurants where to enjoy
the local cuisine based on fish and seafood accompanied
by a glass of the Malvasia, Bosa’s lovely wine .
Bosa is situated in the Planargia flatlands on the
Northwest coast; to get there you can drive along the panoramic
road from Alghero, where you will find many little coves
where to stop and enjoy the scenery.
