Ogliastra
Known for its red rock formations, Arbatax is the gate to the Ogliastra,
the most original of all the Sardinian regions called after the wild olive tree.
It is a region of superlatives which guarantees exceptional experiences that one
must discover: sandy beaches and bays, that are only accessible by boat, or
there where they have been made accessible driving down the beautiful panoramic
road to i. e. the impressive rock Sa Pedra Longa at Baunei or one of the deepest
karst gaps in Europe at the plateau Su Golgo. There are numerous excursion
possibilities by foot, by car, by boat, or by the Trenino Verde, a small rail
that goes from Arbatax to upcountry Barbagia. Santa Maria di Navarrese, a
contemplative and original village founded by the Principessa di Navarra who
gave the village its name, is not only one of the most popular coastal villages
of the Ogliastra but also the ideal place of departure for boat trips to the
impressive steep coast with its beautiful bays like the Cala Mariolu, the Cala
Goloritze, and the Cala di Luna as well as the grottos of Bu Marina. In August,
Santa Maria di Navarrese offers open air concerts with world known jazz
musicians and makes - for a short time - the little village to one of the most
important meeting points for the music world.
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