What to see during a holiday in Ogliastra: the places not to be missed

Sardinia is a large land, all to be discovered. But there is a region that almost seems to concentrate the best this Mediterranean island has to offer: caves, beaches, history, mountains. We are talking about the Ogliastra region. Are you wondering what to see, since it will be the destination of your next vacation? Here you have.

The unmissable places

Arbatax

The coastal part of Tortolì municipality. There are many things to see in Arbatax, one of the main tourist destinations in the Ogliastra region. Famous for its Rocce Rosse (“Red Rocks”), a red porphyry cliff that overlooks the sea. The Red Rocks are the symbol of the entire town.

Gennargentu

A large mountain massif that rises in the heart of Sardinia, a succession of rounded hills. If you are real hiking enthusiasts, the Gennargentu offers you several excursions, such as Gola di Gorropu, Tiscali and Foresta di Montarbu.

If, on the other hand, you want to travel in a more comfortably way and still admire the spectacular nature of Gennargentu, you can take the Green Trains from Arbatax to Gairo.

Beaches

In Sardinia there are some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and the beaches of Ogliastra confirm this. Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Cala Biriola, Cala Mariolu, Cala Goloritzé, Porto Frailis and San Gemiliano: all names that evoke heavenly scenarios made of immaculate sand and an intense blue sea. The most famous is certainly Cala Goloritzé, which would not even need an introduction.

Caves

Ogliastra is also famous for its caves, each one is an authentic natural work of art, such as Su Marmuri, Taquisara cave, Su Meraculu cave. And above all like the Grotta del Fico, in Baunei, located in the limestone cliff of the Gulf of Orosei.

This caves can be reached on foot or taking part in one of the many boat tour departing from the nearby ports.

Villages

If these are the things to see in the Ogliastra region, there are also excursions departing from Arbatax that will take you to some of the most beautiful villages in the area: for example, we can mention Bari Sardo, Jerzu (which , among other things, is one of the Cannonau places in Sardinia) and Ussassai.

How to get

This is definitely the easiest part of the trip. Because all you have to do is book a seat on one of the ferries to Arbatax that depart from:

• Genoa;
• Civitavecchia.

How to book tickets? Use the booking system you find on this page, it is quick and easy, and allows you to compare the prices of the different companies. Don’t forget to take a car, which you will need to get around.