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Ogliastra Tourism - Comune of Barisardo
THE AREA
Via Cagliari, 90 - 08040 - Barisardo - phone number: +39.0782.29523 - fax number: +39.0782.28065
e-mail: comune.barisardo@tiscali.it - web site of the comune: www.comunas.it/barisardo
INFO ABOUT BARISARDO
Where to stay
- Hotels
- Campsites
- Apartments to rent
- Bed and Breakfast
- Guesthouses
- Agriturismo
Where to eat
- Restaurants
- Agriturismo
Barisardo is situated 4 km from the sea; the town was developed inland to avoid the frequent pirate raids. The conical Torre (Tower) was ordered to be built by the King of Spain in the 17th century as a defence against such raids. Situated between the hills of Su Planu, Pitzu e Monti, and the Teccu plateau, the countryside surrounding the town is characterised by centuries-old olive and almond trees and Mediterranean macchia. as well as several domus de janas and many nuraghi.
The seaside, which extends for 10km, starts at Cea and continues with the area known as Teccu, formed of basalt outcrops formed by the eruptions of an ancient volcano. The coastline, with its beautiful sea bed, has long sandy beaches, and in the middle are the rocks on which the Torre of Barisardo is built. In the town, the Chiesa Patronale, with its balustraded steps of multicoloured finely inlaid marble and dating from the 6th or 7th century, is of particular architectural interest.
In Barisardo you find simple traditional dishes eaten by shepherds and farmers: culurgionis, malloreddus, pintau, pistoccu and moddissosu bread, coccoi focaccia with pumpkin, pecorino and casu ageru cheeses, spit-roast meat and red wine.
THE COMUNI OF OGLIASTRA