The village of Ilbono, located on a hill halfway between Lanusei and Tortolì, enjoys a privileged position as an important transit point. Sites of archaeological interest and lovely landscapes are abundant in the territory. Among them, Sceri, the largest and most important Nuragic complex of the area, dating back to the 2nd millennium B.C., surrounded by dense Mediterranean vegetation that adds a touch of magic to the place.

Other archaeological sites of importance are: Sartalassu, Tedili, Pira Inseri and Elucri (Roman settlements were also discovered in the last two). There are twenty nuraghi presently registered in the territory of Ilbono.

The area of Taré is worth a visit for its fauna specimens. The place is now easily accessible through a recently opened panoramic road linked to another road that cuts across the area of Parendaddai, where most of Ilbono’s archaeological treasures are located.

The village as an interesting historical centre which has developed around the ancient square Funtana de Idda, to which all roads still lead today; some are very narrow and cobbled, others are wider to allow, at one time, oxen-led carts to pass.

The small country churches of S. Cristoforo, S. Pietro and S. Rocco (the last two unfortunately in a state of decay) stand as testimonies of the ancient religiosity of this farming community. Among the personalities born in Ilbono, there is the Mannerist painter Andrea Lussu (born in 1913) and Anna Usai (a.k.a. UDA, also a painter), whose works are exposed in the parish church.