Baronia

Passing through Siniscola, there are some thirty nuragic settlements – including the “Conca Umosa” nuraghe and the villages of “Luthuthai” flanking the almost lunar landscape of Montalbo, populated by mouflons and golden eagles, rendering this the perfect destination for lovers of trekking and free climbing. Those seeking tranquillity can relax with a horse ride on the beach or by taking a stroll through the Capo Comino nature reserve, perhaps savouring the famed Pompia, one of the rarest citrus fruits in the world and native to Siniscola, or even swim in the emerald waters of Bèrchida, a protected area and Sito di Importanza Comunitaria (SIC – a Site of Community Importance) as well as being an Area Speciale di Conservazione (SAC – a Special Area of Conservation), as is the oasis of Bidderosa located in Orosei. The latter is one of the most loved and visited seaside resorts in all of Sardinia, thanks to the kilometres of unspoilt beaches and quaint coves that embrace the entire Gulf of the same name, right up to Cala Gonone. Here, it is possible to hire a rubber dinghy so as to observe the entire coast from the sea, surmounted by the high walls of the National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu mountains that plunge into the white and pink beaches. The coastal experience in the Gulf is enriched by the possibility of observing the local marine fauna up even closer by visiting the Cala Gonone Aquarium before heading to Dorgali along an incredibly panoramic road. Here, nature lovers can savour the opportunity to take an excursion along the Valle di Lanaittu to discover the evocative village of Tiscali.

Baronia also represents cultural inspiration. Grazia Deledda, winner of the Nobel Prize Winner in Literature, described the village of Galtellì as: “The town that seems comprised only of the ruins of the ancient Roman city,” describing its narrow streets and stone houses that pave a path between history and the typically island culture, starting from the Literary Park of Grazia Deledda through to the 18th-century Casa Marras. Not to be forgotten is the Malicas Park, with its 20th-century castle. Several Domus de Janas chamber tombs can also be found at the base of Monte Albo, bordering the town of Loculi.

Of great charm is Baronia’s folklore, a journey through local gastronomy comprised of tasty cheeses, excellent Cannonau wines, great cultural events and festivals not only for the local communities but also for all those who love learning about local traditions and customs. On this journey, the protagonists are the plethora of towns and villages that preserve simple yet unexpected jewels such as the character of “Su Maimome” in Lodè, one of Italy’s most authentic villages, or the municipal Antiquarium in Irgoli that safeguards finds from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages, recounting the surprising history of this territory.

Baronia invites you on a journey on a slow discovery of its extraordinary territory comprised of panoramic views of the mountains, waterways, quaint villages, unspoiled nature and some of Sardinia’s most splendid beaches.