Alà dei Sardi
Alà dei Sardi is a comune in the Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about north of Cagliari and about southwest of Olbia. It has a population of 1,763.
Alà dei Sardi borders the following municipalities: Berchidda, Bitti, Buddusò, Monti, Olbia, Oschiri, Padru.
Alà is characterized by a predominant use of Sardinian as everyday language. It is home to the Trofeo Alasport, an annual cross country running event.
History
The ancient origins of Alà dei Sardi are testified by the numerous archaeological findings in the area.The origin of the name has been connected to both the Balares and the Ilienses, two Sardinian people who lived in the area and had never totally been subdued by the Romans.
The modern Alà appeared in the 16th century, and has since then been traditionally connected to the breeding and agricultural activities. The mining of coal begun in the 19th century.