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Ogliastra Tourism - Province of Ogliastra - Sardinia
THE AREA
A corner of unspoiled paradise in centre-south Sardinia
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THE COMUNI OF OGLIASTRA
- Comune of Arzana
- Comune of Barisardo
- Comune of Baunei
- Comune of Cardedu
- Comune of Elini
- Comune of Gairo
- Comune of Girasole
- Comune of Jerzu
- Comune of Ilbono
- Comune of Lanusei
- Comune of Loceri
- Comune of Lotzorai
- Comune of Osini
- Comune of Perdasdefogu
- Comune of Seui
- Comune of Talana
- Comune of Tertenia
- Comune of Tortoĺ
- Comune of Triei
- Comune of Ulassai
- Comune of Urzulei
- Comune of Ussassai
- Comune of Villagrande S.
Ogliastra, with the beauty of its coastline and mountainous interior, is Sardinia's most recently-discovered tourist destination. This corner of the island, bounded by the mountains and the sea, offers an unlimited number of unique attractions for visitors.
A paradise of remarkable beauty situated on the east coast of Sardinia: here Nature offers the best of itself. The name Ogliastra is said to come from the Olivastri, olive trees, found all over this area, though others say it's derived from the Agugliastra (or Pedra Longa), the limestone monolith on the coastline of Baunei.
Ogliastra's coastline contains beautiful oases of sand wedged between the sea and the surrounding cliffs, and is one of the Mediterranean's most charming marine landscapes. Starting from the north, we come to sandy bays (cale) reachable only by boat or on foot, such as the famous Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzé; further south we find interesting beaches such as those at Tancau, Orŕ, Cea, the Marinas di Barisardo and Cardedu, Coccorrocci and the Golfo di Sarrala.
The other magical side to Ogliastra is the Nature, which is still unspoilt and which gradually changes as you climb over the hills to arrive at the mountains of the Gennargentu, whose varied landscapes and rare beauty are very satisfying to gaze upon. A land which is best appreciated by the attentive and curious observer, rather than the normal tourist. In terms of history and archaeology, the whole area is very worthwhile to visit, with many Nuraghi, Domus de Janas, Fonti Sacre, Tombe dei Giganti and Menhir.
On foot, by bike, on horseback, by car or 4WD you can follow trekking routes to discover places which you won't easily forget. If, on the other hand, you wish to see the splendid Ogliastra coastline from the sea, there are boats to take you there.
Only the combination of sights and scents manages to fully describe Ogliastra's magic and harmony. You can't say you've really visited Sardinia if you don't spend at least a few days in Ogliastra!
