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Supramonte di Baunei, on the roof of the world

The most demanding hikers and lovers of the enchanting sea think so, it lifts the spirit and rekindles the senses, all in Ogliastra
Few places have the privilege of seeming unexplored

Look around you, you can already sense it as you climb the Golgo di Baunei plateau, from which the Supramonte stretches out. The landscape depicts primordial nature, where the archaic soul of Sardinia lingers: there is the abyss of su Sterru, an extremely deep and mysterious funnel-shaped karstic well next to the circle of nuragic stones that surround the piscinas, the natural basins that collected water for ancient rituals. There are domus de Janas hidden among the greenery and nuraghi in the hills overlooking Golgo and the village. These places, which have escaped the hand of man, stir the soul and fascinate in an atmosphere of enchantment and wonder. But that's just a prelude to what awaits you as you walk into the codula di Sisine, the underground river bed that rises to the mouth of the beautiful beach. The route is easy, with a gentle gradient, and leads to the sea, taking in all the beauty encountered along the way: limestone cliffs jutting skywards, canyons, caves, ravines and ridges covered with juniper trees and Mediterranean maquis, ancient sheepfolds, wild animals and a few shepherds.

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