The gastronomy in Arzachena, as in the whole Gallura features very simple and tasty dishes. The "zuppa cuata" a thick bread and cheese pudding with meat soup, was cooked on holidays and important occasions such as weddings and other important festivals; li Chiusoni typical hand-made dumplings are eaten at any occasion but are the typical lunch of the 1st of August, “li pulilgioni”, ravioli filled with ricotta cheese and just a bit of sugar and lemon, are delicious covered by fresh tomato sauce; "li fiuritti" thick hand made noodles reminds you of the old taste of genuinely. The main courses are represented by fish; lamb; suckling pig; the coratella of goat or lamb on the spit; lu casciu furriatu,cow cheese, melted and seasoned with honey; and la mazza frissa, fresh cream cooked on a pan. Li papassini, li casgiatini, lu pani e saba, are just a few of the delicious small cakes that local people sometimes eat as breakfast. Almost always these delicious products are accompanied by excellent wines such as Moscato Dolce, a sweet sparkling white wine and a fine, delicate flavor that is slightly bitter Vermentino di Gallura, the typical white wine of the region!

In Sardinia there is a real culture of the horse. But it is the priceless surrounding that makes even a simple horse ride, something unforgettable. From excursions along the coast to the inland, across the granite rocks of Gallura and the lush Mediterranean vegetation. For the Polo’s fans, Arzachena and the Costa Smeralda have become a reference point. The Costa Smeralda has struggled to gain a prominent place in the hearts of polo’s fans “Polo in Porto Cervo is a dream ...” declared the team’s captains participating to the last Gold Cup tournament edition, first played in summer 2008

There is a unique way to visit the Arzachena’s territory discovering its heart ... is the jeep excursion. Trails in the Gallura’s mountains, discovering dolmen, nuraghi and giant tombs A territory rich in flora, fauna and real granites monuments molded by the wind. The colors and the scents of the Arzachena’s territory all available just with an excursion during which will not be difficult to meet a wild pig, a fox, a hedgehog or a ground partridge. Meetings dedicated to the off-road lovers are held all year round.

Cycling is one of the secrets to keep young. A cycling tour in the territory of Arzachena helps to understand what is meant by “quality of life”. Paths with breathtaking views from the sea to the mountains, through green and lush surrounding. Close encounters with wild animals make the walks a real adventure.Along the roads, agritourismi and country farms will give the opportunity to taste and appreciate local food treasures.

We are not certain what is the origin of the name Arzachena. Among the various hypotheses given we do prefer to mention the one related to the environmental characteristics: the wind that blows almost tirelessly in the area, sometimes violent, some others in the form of calm breeze, guaranteeing a beautiful blue sky, with rarely brushed clouds, has given the of “place of blue”. The oldest mention of the name of Arzachena, in the form Arsaghene, dates back to 1421 in the Charter of Infeudation granted by Alfonso V of Spain to Ramboldo de Corbari. In prehistoric times, starting from the V century B.C. the oldest island’s settlement that carried the megalithic culture, has given birth to the cultural phenomenon known in the archaeological world as the “culture of Arzachena” In later times, the location near the sea and the availability and variety of natural resources have made the area particularly suitable and agreeable for the establishment of community based on economy development. Particularly during the Bronze Age, between the sixteenth century and the tenth century b. C., there is a dense documented population in the whole area. There is also a development of nuragica architectural art especially in funerary subject : the giants tombs. They are part of the nuraghi settlements of both type: simple and complex. Around the nuraghi are developed complete villages (see, for example, the complex of La Prisgiona and Malchittu). The cultural materials found during the archaeological excavation show the participation of the communities to commercial exchange around the island and out of it. In historical age, after sporadic Punic visits, are particularly significant As in most of the villages in the Gallura region, the choose of location for the birth of the village has been easier thanks to the presence of the eighteenth century rural church of Santa Maria Maggiore (now called Santa Maria della Neve), around which in 1776, by the will of Carlo Emanuele Filiberto, Vittorio Amedeo III of Savoy and the Bishop Francesco Guiso, Arzachena takes the form of town. the Roman presence, so as to be mentioned in itinerarium Antonianum (a sort of road map of the Old Roman Empire) the station Turibulum Minus, located between the Gulf of Arzachena and the modern town.