Things to do...
Beaches:
Porto Alabe is 20 minutes away by car
Turas is 25 minutes away by car
Bosa Marina is 30 minutes away by car
Santa Caterina is 20 minutes away by car
Putzu Idu is 35 minutes away by car
Archaeoligical sites:
The island is rich in stone age and bronze age history from the unique nuraghes to the sacred sites dotted around the island.
Trenino Verde:
The local Trenino Verde line runs from Macomer to Bosa Marina (though at the moment only to Tresnuraghes). It can be booked via Esedra Escursioni at https://www.esedraescursioni.it/
Museums:
There are a number of museums in and around the area. We recommend the ones at Bosa, Cabras, Sagama, Suni, Nuoro, Tresnuraghes and Santu Lussurgiu.
Tharros:
The ancient Phoenecian city of Tharros is near Cabras and is definitely worth a visit.
Sharing Sardinia:
A useful website for things to do in and around Scano di Montiferro.
Events:
Bosa Beer Fest takes place in late April (around the 25th) every year.
Every year in June there is the Rally of Sardinia, which occasionally visits the area. https://rallyitaliasardegna.com/programma/
There is a jazz festival in Cagliari in October. https://www.jazzinsardegna.com/
Primevera nel Marghine and Autumn in Barbagia (https://www.paradisola.it/eventi-sardegna/autunno-in-barbagia/3048-calendario) are two major celebrations of Sardinian lifestyle with Cortes Apertas (open houses) in several towns and villages across the central belt of the island.
Each village has its own annual celebrations. We recommend that you consult https://www.paradisola.it/eventi-sardegna/primavera-cuore before visiting.
Su Nidu (in Italian "Il Nido", in English "The Nest"), a small stone house in a quiet square in the historic centre, for rent for holidays in Scano di Montiferru. It can comfortably accommodate 4 people. Fully equipped. See contact details below for more information.
Situated in a Borgo Autentico, a traditional Italian village, at the base of Montiferru, this is the ideal location for exploring Bosa, Cuglieri and all that the west coast has to offer; beaches, walks, lifestyle, etc.
The beaches of Porto Alabe and Santa Caterina are 20 minutes away by car. The white sands of Putzu Idu are half an hour away. Bosa is less than half an hour away; a town to see with its beautiful colored houses.
Of course the island has much more to offer. Come and have a look.
Prices from 55E a night in autumn and winter, 70E in Spring and early/late summer, and 75E in peak season, bookable via AirBnB https://airbnb.com/h/suniduscano as well.