Explore Gonnosfanadiga: discover the millennia-old art of cork extraction
Unique workshop: dive into the history and sustainability of cork
Timeless charm: discover cork's uses, from bottle stoppers to space travel
In the small village of Gonnosfanadiga, in the deep south-west of Sardinia, you can take part in a cork extraction laboratory surrounded by unspoilt nature. You will see how cork is extracted from oaks with a technique unchanged for millennia, while also discovering its history and its importance for environmental protection. And again, the many uses of this noble bark: from the cork to space travel. A material and a trade rich in charm and ancient, come and discover them!
It will also be possible to observe and deepen other aspects of this important ecosystem.