Erula
Welcome to Erula
Erula is a small municipality located in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia, with a population of 693 inhabitants. This picturesque village of Anglona was established in 1988, obtaining autonomy from Perfugas and incorporating parts of other municipalities including Chiaramonti, Tula, and Ozieri. The municipality of Erula also administers the hamlets of Sa Mela, Tettile e Cabrana, Sa Inistra, La Scala, San Giuseppe, Oloitti, and Muru Traessu.
Physical Geography of Erula
Erula is situated in a wooded and lake-filled area that makes it a particularly charming place. In the center of the municipality stands the Nuraghe of Erula, an ancient fortification typical of the Nuragic culture present in Sardinia. Erula administers several territories that also include picturesque hamlets, such as Sa Mela, Tettile e Cabrana, Sa Inistra, La Scala, San Giuseppe, Oloitti, and Muru Traessu.
Origins of the name
The origin of the toponym Erula is still a mystery for many, despite many speculations. Some suggest it could derive from the name of the Ferula plant or from the river demon Herulus, killed by Evandro in an ancient legend. Others suggest that the name could come from the Latin surname Gurulus or be a corruption of "ad Eruculem".
The History of Erula
Erula has a lot of history to tell, starting from ancient times. There is evidence of human settlements in the territory since the Neolithic period, while the wooded and very fertile plateau was particularly suitable for living together with the Nuragic populations. In fact, here you can admire some incredible remains of nuraghi, such as the Nuraghe of Erula, located right in the center of the municipality. In the territory administered by Erula, there are also other nuraghi of notable archaeological importance such as "Nuragheddu" and "Spiene", both shrouded in mystery.
Conclusions
Erula is a municipality that deserves a visit if you are looking for places rich in history and fascinating. Here, you can still breathe the magic of the ancient Nuragic culture with its nuraghi and fortifications that emerge in the middle of nature. With its picturesque hamlets, Erula will make you feel immediately at home.
