Sant'Antonio di Gallura (Sardinian: Sant'Antòni di Caragnàni or Sant'Antòni de Calanzànos) is a small town and administrative comune in northern Sardinia. It is part of the Province of Sassari and lies within the historical and geographical area known as Gallura, a region noted for its granite hills and rural traditions. The municipality is one of many local centers that illustrate Sardinia's mix of island culture and inland pastoral life. See the town page: Sant'Antonio di Gallura.

The territory covers about 81.69 km² and has an elevation around 354 metres above sea level. With a permanent population of 1,520 residents reported in 2016, the comune remains sparsely populated compared with coastal Sardinian towns. The landscape around the town typically includes rocky outcrops, Mediterranean scrub, and agricultural plots; crops, olive trees and pastureland are common features in the surrounding countryside.

Quick facts

  • Administrative status: comune (municipality) in Italy.
  • Province: Sassari.
  • Region: Sardinia.
  • Country: Italy.
  • Area: 81.69 km²; Elevation: 354 m; Population (2016): 1,520.

Like many small Gallurese communities, Sant'Antonio di Gallura retains a rural economy based on agriculture, livestock and small-scale local services. Seasonal tourism and visitors interested in countryside walking, traditional architecture and regional cuisine form a modest part of the local economy. The town's name reflects devotion to Saint Anthony, which is common in Sardinian toponyms; local religious observances and community events often mark the civic calendar.

Historically, the Gallura area has a long human presence dating back to prehistoric periods on Sardinia; while specific ancient monuments in Sant'Antonio di Gallura are not widely cited, the town shares in the island's broader cultural heritage. Architecturally, local buildings often use regional stone and simple forms adapted to rural life.

As a municipal entity the town provides basic public services and local governance typical of Italian comunes. Visitors planning to explore inland Sardinia will find Sant'Antonio di Gallura representative of Gallura's quieter interior: a base for exploring rocky scenery, experiencing pastoral traditions and understanding the island's inland communities. For municipal information and contacts consult the local administration pages linked above.