Marrubiu is located in the center of the Campidano plain, about 15 km south of the provincial capital, Oristano, and can be easily reached by taking, at km 77 of the SS 131 , the junction that leads into the SP 126. It is one of the most populous towns in the province and currently has a population of 4991. The territory, which encompasses an area of 64 sq. km, stretches between the western slope of Mt. Arci and the flat strip of Campidano.
The landscape is characterized by large flat plots of land over which dominates Mount Arci, which was of great importance in ancient times due to the very rich deposits of obsidian and volcanic rock exploited since the Neolithic period for the manufacture of tools and weapons.
The dominant vegetation is typical Mediterranean scrub, alternating between lentisk and cistus shrubs along with cork oak trees; also of particular interest are the large expanses of holm oaks and other tree species such as holly and red cistus. Among the streams that emerge from the mountain are the Procus Furaus spring, and other springs less rich in water but important for historical and traditional value, such as those of Funtana’ e Figu, Zuradili, Santa Suia, Quasodi, and Murus . Finally, the two major streams, which mark the territorial boundaries of Marrubiu, are the Sant’Anna to the north and the Pedrosu to the south. The special geographical location has always influenced the soul of Marrubies, making them feel mountainous and at the same time fishermen. This intimate union is reiterated in the two place names that refer to the myth of Sa Genti Arrubia and the legend of Luxia arrabiosa, respectively. The former is reminiscent of the sea and especially Sassu Pond , which is home to pink flamingos called precisely “sa genti arrubia” or the red people. The second refers to the figure of angry Luxia, the grieving weaver who wandered the slopes of Mount Arci in search of her daughters who had been snatched from her by a cruel fate.
