Sardinian spiny artichoke Clone Agris 2

Cabras is a charming town in central-western Sardinia, overlooking the Sinis Peninsula and its eponymous lagoon, just a few kilometers from Oristano. Its territory offers a harmonious balance of sea, wetlands, sandy dunes, and a millennia-old history, making it an ideal destination for those wishing to discover an authentic Sardinia.

The landscape is dominated by the Cabras Lagoon, one of the island’s largest and most evocative wetlands, home to pink flamingos, herons, and numerous bird species. Together with the coastal dunes and Mediterranean scrub, it provides perfect scenery for birdwatching and nature walks. Within a short distance from the town are some of Sardinia’s most iconic beaches, such as Is Arutas, famous for its quartz sand with colorful reflections, and Mari Ermi and Maimoni, where crystal-clear waters meet a still-wild coastline.

Cabras is also an important historical and cultural crossroads. Nearby lie the remains of the ancient city of Tharros, founded by the Phoenicians and later flourishing in Roman times. In the town, the “Giovanni Marongiu” Civic Museum preserves artifacts that tell the long history of the Sinis area, including the famous Giants of Mont’e Prama, ancient nuragic statues. The local culinary tradition, strongly tied to the sea, centers on bottarga di muggine (cured mullet roe), a symbolic product celebrated in festivals and events that animate town life.

Within this context of deep connection to the land, the preservation of agricultural biodiversity plays a crucial role. In Cabras, Enrico Lepori works as a custodian farmer of the Sardinian Spiny Artichoke, preserving the Agris 1, Agris 2, and Agris 3 clones. Thanks to his dedication, this traditional and valuable Sardinian crop continues to be cultivated and promoted, helping safeguard the rural and cultural heritage of the area.