The feast of Sant'Antonio Abate, patron saint of animals and shepherds, is one of the most heartfelt celebrations in the traditional Arzana calendar. The great bonfires of Sant'Antonio light up the village squares on the evenings of 16 and 17 January, around which the whole community gathers with songs, dances, and votive offerings. The feast is deeply tied to Arzana's pastoral identity and retains its authenticity intact.
Dates to be confirmed each yearIn spring, Arzana celebrates the ancient transhumance routes with cultural events and historical re-enactments that recount the great seasonal movement of flocks between mountain and coastal pastures. Shepherds in traditional costume, folk music, craft demonstrations, and dairy product tastings are part of a celebration that highlights a heritage of immense anthropological importance.
Dates to be confirmed each yearDuring the summer months, guided excursions to the peaks of the Gennargentu are organised departing from Arzana, including the ascent of Punta La Marmora. Local guides accompany participants along trails crossing the Montarbu forest, the pastoral highlands, and the rocky ridges of the mountain, narrating the geology, wildlife, and culture of the territory. Excursions by reservation, with varying levels of difficulty.
Dates to be confirmed each year