Patron saint festival In 318 days
Saint Paul the Hermit and Our Lady of the Good Journey, patrons of the land of the Tempio carnival
📅 Every year, on 30 August; the town is known for Sardinia's most famous float carnival
Tempio Pausania celebrates Saint Paul the Hermit and Our Lady of the Good Journey on 30 August. The town is known for «lu carrasciali timpiesu», the most famous allegorical-float carnival parade in Sardinia, during which «lu palu di la frisgiola» was also held, an ancient horseback skill contest where riders must catch a fritter set at considerable height while galloping.