Unspoiled nature is one of Sardinia’s most appreciated features among tourists, a true paradise for lovers of outdoor activities. Today we want to take you on a journey to discover magical peaceful corners, capable of taking your breath away.
The natural sites scattered from north to south of the island stand out for their simplicity and tell the story of the passage of time and the small battles these areas have experienced since ancient times. Sardinia is, in fact, one of the oldest lands in the world, with an estimated age of 600 million years. Very few other territories can boast the same characteristics as this island.
A tour through unspoiled nature
Let’s begin this journey of discovering Sardinia’s natural sites starting from the south, with the Molentargius–Saline Regional Natural Park in Cagliari. This is one of the largest metropolitan oases and represents a valuable example of industrial archaeology. The scenery that unfolds before visitors’ eyes is characterized by the contrast between the white of the salt and the pink plumage of the pink flamingos that choose the salt ponds as their nesting area. The park can be explored on foot or by bicycle.
Continuing our journey, we move along the western coast to admire the Pan di Zucchero sea stack and the Masua stacks. This area is truly evocative, also thanks to the mining landscape, the true queens of this part of Sardinia. Surrounding these impressive rock formations, you will find the Henry Galleries of Porto Flavia, from which you can enjoy a stunning panorama and breathe in a sense of peace and harmony. Opportunities in this area are endless: you can visit the mines and former miners’ villages, paddle around the stacks, follow hiking trails that climb the hills, or go diving to explore the seabed.
We head back toward Cagliari to visit the WWF Oasis of Monte Arcosu, one of the largest in Italy. This is the undisputed kingdom of the very rare Sardinian deer, an elegant and fascinating animal. There is also a colony of very friendly fallow deer. What can you do in this park? You can follow several trekking routes and admire the springs and waterfalls that make the oasis even more enchanting.
Do you love moon-like landscapes? Then you can’t miss the Monte Albo Natural Reserve. Its white limestone peaks help create a landscape that is truly one of a kind, shaped over time by wind and rain.
We conclude our article with the most recently established park: the Tepilora, Sant’Anna and Rio Posada Regional Natural Park. Nature here is defined by forests of holm oaks and cork oaks that, between Bitti and Lodè, stretch all the way to the blue sea of Posada. The luckiest visitors may even spot some rare golden eagles.
Are you planning a 7-day tour of Sardinia? We hope this article has given you useful tips to make your holiday unforgettable! And if you need a means of transport to get around easily, you can rent a vehicle at Olbia Airport and start your adventure right away.
