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Ogliastra,
a fairly recent discovery with its beautiful
coasts and mountainous interior. Its territory, wedged between sea
and mountain, offers a vast array of unique landscapes. A
paradise of remarkable beauty situated along the eastern side of
Sardinia, where nature is at its best. Some people think that the
name Ogliastra derives from the wild olive trees growing in great
numbers in the region, but more credited sources link it to the
Agugliastra, a huge monolith overlooking the sea.
The
Ogliastra coasts are splendid oases set between sea and rock, rugged
nature to dazzle us with some of the most fascinating marine
landscapes of the Mediterranean. Leaving from the north we encounter
the renowned coves of Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Cala Mariolu
and Cala Goloritzé, accessible only by boat or on
foot; further south there are the beautiful beaches of Tancau,
Girasole, Orrì, Cea ,Barisardo, Cardedu, Coccorrocci and the
gulf of Sarrala. Enchanting, too is the landscape that climbs up the hills as far as
the Gennargentu mountains, indulging the eyes with scenarios of rare
beauty. Ogliastra is a land that must be relished slowly, it
deserves more than just the hurried glance of conventional tourism.
The entire territory is scattered with archaeological monuments,
well-worth visiting: Nuraghi, Domus de Janas, Tombe dei Giganti and Menhir.
One
can follow trekking itineraries to the discovery of unforgettable
places on foot, horseback or by bike, car or land-rover; walking
from the mountains towards the sea following underground
waterways amid century old forests, flowers, wild animals to reach
incredibly beautiful coves. For those who prefer to travel via the
sea, an excursion aboard one of the many motor-boats that cruise
along the coast is ideal. The
following pages are dedicated to those who wish to discover a
paradise of priceless beauty, its culture, its people and its
hospitality: Ogliastra. No
printed image can fully describe the magic and harmony of this land.
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