🌿 Nature & Hiking

Between inland mountains and trails perched above the sea, Ogliastra offers dozens of routes for every level. Consider this just a taste — the rest is best discovered in person.

Ogliastra's Tacchi (limestone peaks)

Spectacular limestone formations with scenic trails for every level.

20 min from Villa Pelau

Su Marmuri Caves

One of Europe's largest caves, in Ulassai — a great option even on rainy days, with a constant temperature year-round.

20 min from Villa Pelau

Boat excursions

From Arbatax or Santa Maria Navarrese, the easiest way to see several coves in a single day.

25 min to the harbour from Villa Pelau

Serbissi Nuraghe

A nuragic complex in the countryside: the nuraghe is the symbol of ancient Sardinian civilisation, stone towers built over 3,000 years ago and among the oldest testimonies of any Mediterranean culture.

40 min from Villa Pelau

Golgo Plateau

The starting point for the hike to Cala Goloritzé, a wild and striking karst plateau.

45 min from Villa Pelau

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