The Montarbu Forest is a real jewel of uncontaminated nature in Ogliastra, in the central-eastern part of Sardinia. A place I should be able to isolate you from everything and enjoy the right relaxation in contact with unspoiled nature.
The Montarbu Foresti is the ideal location for hikers, who do not give up a holiday of adventure and the discovery of the varied fauna of the place.
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The Forest of Montarbu occupies 2800 hectares of land and is surrounded by the hills of Monte Arbu and Monte Tonneri, while to the north the Flumendosa River separates it from the Gennargentu.
In the central part you can find a plateau that reaches about a thousand meters high with vertical walls and deep valleys furrowed by numerous streams such as the river Ermoliosu (or Ermolinus), particularly appreciated for the beauty of the color of its waters. Here you will also find numerous springs that sometimes from waterfalls in the green, such as that of Serra Middai.
The highest peak is Punta Margiani Pubusa at 1300 meters high, which offers spectacular views not to be missed. The Montarbu Forest is part of the municipality of Seui and is one of the oldest and largest green areas of Sardinia, guardian of a unique heritage.
Among the woods of the Forest of Montarbu way to meet many of the animal species that are part of the Sardinian fauna, such as: the deer, the deer and the mouflon, the wild cat, the wild boar, the peregrine falcon and his majesty the golden eagle, undisputed queen of these places.
There are also the fox and the monk vulture, which have always fascinated hikers whi venture into this part of Sardinia.
The forest of Montarbu enchants its visitors not only for the numerous species of animals, but also for the characteristic flora of this enchanting natural oasis. Close to the peaks, in fact, grow the conifereal some evergreen shrubs, specimens of yew and holly.
More: maples, hornbeams, ash, alders, poplars, willows and some chestnut and beech trees. Further downstream, you can also admire a strip of Mediterranean maquis where you can distinguish the strawberry tree, heather, juniper and mastic.
The lush vegetation of the Montarbu Forest will envelop you with its scents in relaxing walks, accompanied by the roar of the streams.
The Montarbu Forest will allow you to enter an enchanted world in contact with the wild nature and unspoilt landscapes, where you can go for exciting walks and long hikes or bike rides.
Among the various routes we recommend the path that starts from the Service Center of the Montarbu State Forest (where soon it will also be possible to stay overnight inside the campsite under construction), up to San Sebastiano.
The first part of the trail, along the Ermolinos stream, can be easily crossed by families and with children. This pasrt of the route only a few kilometers long is very impressive, since you can admire the Rio Ermolinos.
If accompanied by children, it is advisable to retrace this stretch backwards so as not to extend the route beyond the first 2 km. Once out of Montarbu, the path takes on an archaeological connotation crossing the vast archaeological park of Ardasai. The route ends near the country church dedicated to San Sebastiano.
You can reach the forest of Montarbu in 2 ways:
The landing points on the island are many, including:
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