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Montresta is in Oristano province, 15 km from Bosa. Montresta is known as the "village of the Greeks" due to its 18th-century origins linked to a colony of Greek-Maniot refugees.
Understand
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Get in
[edit | edit source]By car
[edit | edit source]- From Bosa, take the SP19; with its uphill switchbacks winding through the Bosa mountains, it offers spectacular views before cresting the ridge and heading inland.
- From Padria take the SP11.
- From Villanova Monteleone take the SP12.
Get around
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The small size of Montresta allows you to explore the entire village by foot.
See
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- You can see several murals in the historic centre.
- 1 Ancient Saint Christopher church (Chiesa vecchia di San Cristoforo Martire), Piazza Sant'Antonio. Also known today as Saint Anthony the Great church (chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate), it dates back to the 17th century.
- 2 Newest Saint Christopher church (Chiesa nuova di San Cristoforo). Dating back to the 1960s and built on the ruins of a medieval structure.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Piazza Sant'Antonio (Saint Anthony Square). Offers a panoramic view point.
Events
[edit | edit source]- Sos Pipiriolos Festival. In July. Festival of traditional local fresh pasta.
- Saint Anthony of Padua. In September. The religious rites are followed by civic celebrations.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Bistoccu di Montresta, Via Roma, ☏ +39 0785 30017, info@bistoccudimontresta.it. Mon-Fri 05:00-17:00. Production and sale of local bread.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 La Piazzetta, Via Amsicora 8, ☏ +39 0785 30052. Daily 08:00-24:00.
Drink
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[edit | edit source]Stay safe
[edit | edit source]- 1 Carabinieri (Police), Via Asilo 21, ☏ +39 0785 30022.
- 2 Pharmacy, Via Nazionale 21, ☏ +39 0785 30082.
Connect
[edit | edit source]Postal offices
[edit | edit source]- 3 Poste Italiane, Viale Cavaliere Antonio Paolo Cadeddu 8B, ☏ +39 0785 30105, fax: +39 0785 30105. Mon Wed Fri 08:20-13:35.