Bosa is a lively market town with plenty of bars and restaurants and has a picturesque old town which is a maze of narrow cobbled streets leading up to the castle. From Bosa you can book a trip along the navigable length of the river Temo, which is about five kilometres, up to the ruins of a Roman bridge passing the Romanesque cathedral of Saint Peter. You can also take boat trips along the coast and see breathtaking views of the local scenery, with hidden coves and beaches, or you can hire a boat and take a trip to find your own secluded cove and swim or snorkel from the boat.

For the golfer, there is the superb 18 hole par 72 golf course "IS ARENAS" north of Oristano. Voted best new course in 2001 it is just 35 minutes drive from Bosa. Set in beautiful pine woods this well maintained course, with its amazing views, will be a treat for any enthusiastic golfer. As a bonus right next door to the course is an absolutely stunning beach. Golf clubs, carts and all accessories can be hired at the clubhouse.

If you enjoy exploring while on holiday, there are lots of interesting villages to discover. By just driving around you will come across many villages, all with different qualities. You can find villages where every large wall space is filled with a huge mural, painted by a local artist or another where all the locals weave beautiful baskets and sell them from their doorsteps. Out in the countryside you will come across many "Nuraghe". These strange stone buildings, dating form around 1500 B.C., are all over the island and are all that remains of the islands indigenous population

For the active holidaymaker there are many water sports available. Bosa has at least three dive centres where you can learn to dive or, if you are already experienced, you can hire all the equipment and make a dive with a local experienced diver, who will show you the most interesting places to dive in the crystal clear water. From the beach there are Jet Ski's to hire along with windsurfers and kite surfers.
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For those interested in nature and wildlife Sardinia is a paradise, with a wide range of interesting flora and fauna. You will find many interesting species of plants, some of which are exclusive to Sardinia. There are also many types of interesting animals to be seen here in Sardinia, some of which have developed into a sub species that differ from elsewhere. Just a few of the animals it is possible to see are Mouflon, Monk Seals, Bonelli Eagle and Flamingo. To the north of Bosa, in a protected area, you can find one of the few remaining nesting sites of the Griffon Vulture. These huge birds can often be seen circling from the road leaving Bosa towards Alghero. It is also possible to go by four wheel drive vehicle up to observe the nesting sites.

If your passion is fishing you are in the right place. Both the river Temo and the sea around this coast team with fish. Fishing is one of the local passions and almost everyone here fishes. From Bosa Marina it is possible to take a trip for sea fishing. There are two boats that take holidaymakers of all abilities out to some favourite fishing spots and they can also advise on how best to cook your catch.

In Bosa Marina it is possible to take a trip on what is locally known as the "Trenino Verde" (The Little Green Train). This train, once used by the locals to get to the large town of Macomer, is now a tourist attraction. As it wends its way through the countryside between Bosa and Macomer you will see locals working in the vineyards, famous in Sardinia for the excellent Malvasia di Bosa wine.

If your interests lie in exploring the culture through architecture there is no shortage of buildings of interest in and around Bosa. Dominating the whole town is the impressive castle of Serravalle, built by the Malaspina family back in 1112. Here within the walls of the castle, you can find the small 14th century church of Nostra Signora di Regnos Altos, which has some very nice frescos discovered after restoration. One other important building is the Cathedral, built between 1805 and 1809 by a Bosan architect. It has inside many interesting marble alters. On the left bank of the river Temo you will see a row of buildings, some of which are in disrepair. This was once a thriving tannery and here you will find a small but interesting museum showing the tanning process.

This area is a wine making area with several very good wines produced locally but very rarely found outside the area. There are several local cantina where you will be welcome to try the wine produced and take a look at the wine making process. Some wines to look out for are Malvasia di Bosa; a complicated wine often drunk as an aperitif, it can be almost sweet but at the same time has a dry finish. Another is the Vernaccia di Oristano; this is a strong wine almost like a dry sherry but is not a fortified wine. Others include Cannonau and Giro red wines and Vermentino and Moscato Whites. If you feel brave you could also try the local firewater, Filu E Ferru. This grappa can be up to 60% A.B.V., so be careful. There are also very nice digestives made with lemons or myrtle berries.