Province of Ogliastra
Holidays in Ogliastra - The Hidden Treasures of Eastern Sardinia
Embedded
between the Tyrrhenian sea and the mountains of Gennargentu in the heart of eastern Sardinia, the area of
Ogliastra boasts a
wild and savage landscape, that prides its inhabitants and makes curious its visitors, who are increasingly choosing to spend their holidays in Ogliastra.
Until recently annexed to the
Province of Nuoro,
Ogliastra became province in 2005,
playing two records simultaneously among the Italian provinces:
the less populous and the most long-lived, with the highest number of centenarians in the nation.
A region waiting to be discovered Full of
historical evidences like
nuraghi,
domus de Janas,
sacred sources,
tombs of the giants and
menhirs,
Ogliastra offers unique sceneries of limpid waters and rugged mountains, expecting from the tourist a new attention, with particular interest in details, and able to recognise and respect the intimacy and the reserve of this region.
Our suggestions for your holiday in Ogliastra The beautiful beaches of the east coast of Sardinia are bathed by the beautiful blue sea; they can be
sandy like that of the
Lido of Orrì,
pebbled as the unique
Coccorocci, or
composed of small pebbles as
Torre di Barì or the beautiful
Cala Goloritzé, absolutely not to be missed if you choose to visit
Ogliastra. A holiday in this fascinating region is also an
exciting journey to discover the many natural attractions offered by Eastern Sardinia: just to name a few, the enchanting
caves of the Fig (Grotte del Fico) and
caves of Su Marmuri, or the spectacular
gorge of Su Gorroppu.
For those who choose
Ogliastra as holiday destination, those who wish to discover the roots of this land, it is worth visiting the many testimonies of the
Nuragic time: a very interesting complex is that of
Serbissi in the territory of Osini.
