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Ogliastra Tourism - Comune of Lanusei
THE AREA
Via Roma, 35 - 08045 - Lanusei - phone number: +39.0782.4731 - fax number: +39.0782.40168
e-mail: info@comunedilanusei.it - web site of the comune: www.comunedilanusei.it
INFO ABOUT LANUSEI
Where to stay
- Hotels
- Hostels
- Case per ferie
Where to eat
- Restaurants
Lanusei is a hill centre famous for its cool climate and central location, overlooking the valley running down to the coast. In just a few minutes by car you can be at the beaches of Ogliastra, the mountains of the Gennargentu, or the lakes, rivers and cave systems of the surrounding area. In Lanusei you find the diocese and the Collegio dei Salesiani, the law courts and the hospital.
Much of the territory of Lanusei is crossed by the Little Green Train or Trenino Verde, whose route winds from the town centre to the charming heights of Pizzu Cuccu and Su Carmu, from which you can admire the marvellous landscapes of the Ogliastra valleys. The area, between 150 and 1300 m amsl, includes both hilly and mountain zones, with the principal mountains being Monte Selene, Monte Tricoli and Monte Armidda. The latter is the location for an important Astronomical Observatory open to the public, whose position is particularly good for the absence of light pollution. As well as the observatory, there's the Planetarium of the Liceo Ginnasio, also open to the public. The countryside is of great environmental interest, with many wild animals: wild boar, mouflon, birds of prey, partridges, hares, etc. There are archaeological remains from the recent Neolithic period until Roman times. The most important remains are from the Nuragic period: six nuraghi, two tombe dei giganti and about fourteen probable dwelling sites.
The most important wildlife and archaeological site is that of Selene: built on a rocky spur, there is a settlement only a short distant from splendid Tombe dei Giganti. The view from Monte Armidda is charming: the distinctive Perda Liana, Monte Tricoli, the porphyry crest of Serra Coronedda and the coastal plain.. From the summit of Monte Tricoli you have a great view, from the coast in the east to the tacchi of Ulassai, Jerzu and Osini in the west.
THE COMUNI OF OGLIASTRA