L'Ogliastra
The area
Tortolì is the main town of Ogliastra, on Sardinia's east coast. From here it's a short drive to beaches, mountains and villages where people live longer than almost anywhere else in the world.
Sea
- Lido di Orrì
- A long beach of pale sand about 5 km from the farm, with shallow water that suits families.
- Spiaggia di Cea
- Sand and clear water in front of the red sea stacks of Cea.
- Porto Frailis and Arbatax
- Small coves near the port of Arbatax and its famous red porphyry rocks, the Rocce Rosse.
- Gulf of Orosei
- Boat trips leave Arbatax for Cala Goloritzé, Cala Mariolu and the other coves of the gulf.
Mountains and nature
- Golgo plateau, Baunei
- Sea views, the Su Sterru sinkhole and the start of the trail down to Cala Goloritzé.
- Selvaggio Blu
- One of Italy's most spectacular and demanding treks, along the Baunei coast. For experienced hikers, with a guide.
- Trenino Verde
- In summer the historic train leaves Arbatax and winds through the Ogliastra hinterland.
History and food
- S'Ortali 'e su Monti
- Tortolì's archaeological park, with a nuraghe, a giants' tomb and menhirs.
- Culurgiones d'Ogliastra
- Potato, cheese and mint pasta parcels closed in a wheat-ear braid, the local speciality with PGI status.
- Cannonau di Jerzu
- Ogliastra's red wine, from the vineyards around Jerzu, less than an hour's drive away.
- Blue Zone
- Ogliastra is one of the world's Blue Zones, where an unusual number of people live past one hundred.
Getting here
- By plane
- The nearest airports are Cagliari and Olbia, both about two hours away by car.
- By ferry
- The port of Arbatax, a few kilometres away, has ferry links with mainland Italy, more frequent in summer. Ferries reach Olbia and Cagliari all year round.
- By car
- A car is close to essential in Ogliastra. We'll send you directions to the farm on WhatsApp when you book.