This manifestation that takes place each year
at the beginning of August in Cabras in the province of Oristano
is a speed competition of “Is Fassonis”, a gondola
type boat of ancient origins built by hand intertwining a special
kind of bulrush that grows in the Cabras lagoon. At the end of
the competition the celebrations continue with fish barbeques
and Vernaccia for everybody. Vernaccia is a sherry-like wine typical
of this region.
Cabras is in the province of Oristano
and is easily reached from either end of the island via national
route S.S.131, at the exit for Oristano leave the dual carriageway
and follow the signposts to Cabras.
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