Austis has a very old origin. It is a must to visit the nuraghe Istecori and the Giant’s Tomb. The centre is of roman origin. The emperor Augustus, from which the name of the place derives – sent his men to set up a military check point to maintain control over the rebellious population.

It is a must to visit Our Lady of the Assumption, built in 1567 and the beautiful country church of Saint Antonio from Padua dating back from 1669.

In residence houses of Austis there are many old working instruments of Sardinian handicraft.

Excursions in the territory of Austis. The landscape is particularly various and rich. Mediterranean flora is abundant and various. The stones engraved  for  century by the weather  present to the eyes of the admirers many fanciful shapes. That’s the case with fascinating “Sa Crabarissa’, which has a shape of a girl. There are many other strange and spectacular stones : the one with a shape of an eagle, in a place called Sa Conca De Su Cannizzu, and the perforated stone called Su Nou Pertuntu. The most attractive sight throughout Austis territory is Su Nou Orruendecche, a gigantic rock that looks frightfully unbalanced, but is only an appearance verified several times.

Farm holidays – Gastronomy and Accommodation. Austis has four farm tourist resorts and one hotel with traditional food.

For information about Austis, send an e-mail at: info@comune.austis.nu.it or a fax to number: 070 84 67 058