Urzulei, at the extreme north of Ogliastra, is located some 500 meters above sea level on a steep slope at the foot of the Supramonte mountain protected by the huge massif of Monte Gruttas. The territory is an extraordinary mosaic of natural beauties, an intricate labyrinth of gorges, canyons, dolines, cliffs, sinkholes, furrowed fields, abysses, pinnacles, fantastic unexplored grottoes, vast forests of evergreen and deciduous oaks, a wildlife unique in the world.

With its 500 m high cliffs, the gorge of Gorropu, the deepest canyon in Europe, meets the eye in all its rugged beauty: a unique natural sanctuary, attracting thousands of people year round. Scattered on the territory are many Nuragic villages and giant’s tombs, signs and living presence of remote times.

The territory is particularly rich in trees, especially ilexes, cork-oaks, yews and junipers, as well as Mediterranean bush: arbutus, phillyrea, broom, heather, etc. In this territory find their habitat some precious botanical endemism such as the beautiful ofris morisi, the rare orchis branchiforti, the candid pancrazio illirico and the better known mountain rose, poenia mascula. In such a varied territory, many animal species also make their habitat: wild-boar, moufflons, partridges, hares, wild rabbits, golden eagles, etc.

The local craftsmen, true born artists, produce beautiful and original carpets, tapestries, curtains, embroideries, asphodel baskets of various sizes, pipes, wood sculptures, decorated chopping boards, chests, etc. Old churches: San Giorgio, dedicated to the patron saint of the village, S. Giovanni Battista and Sant’Antonio ,all three constructed round 1600, and San Basilio  recently rebuilt at Mannuri. Expert guides organise conferences, tours for scholars and school groups, excursions on horseback or on foot and exploration of caves.