Baunei

Baunei is the village of the Gulf of Orosei's most famous coves: its territory, one of the largest in Ogliastra, includes Cala Goloritzé, Cala Mariolu, Cala Sisine, Cala Biriola and the seaside village of Santa Maria Navarrese. The village itself stands at almost five hundred metres, at the foot of the Golgo plateau.

On the Golgo you'll find the Su Sterru sinkhole, almost three hundred metres deep, the little church of San Pietro and the natural pools of Su Piscinas. Along the coast runs the Selvaggio Blu, Italy's toughest trek. The area has dozens of nuraghi and giants' tombs, and in the village the 17th-century church of San Nicola holds a painting by Andrea Lusso.

What to see

• Cala Goloritzé
• Cala Mariolu e Cala Sisine
• Altopiano del Golgo e voragine di Su Sterru
• Church of San Pietro al Golgo
• Santa Maria Navarrese
• Selvaggio Blu
• Church of San Nicola (17th century)

Festivals and traditions

• Santa Lucia a San Giovanni di Ertili13 June

Nearby beaches

• Cala Goloritzé9 km
• Rocce Rosse, Arbatax11 km
• Cala Mariolu15 km
• Marina di Orrì16 km
• Cala Sisine16 km

Nearby hikes

• Cala Goloritzé9 km
• Selvaggio Blu12 km
• Gola di Su Gorropu22 km

Nearby towns

• Triei · 2 km
• Lotzorai · 7 km
• Girasole · 9 km
• Tortolì · 12 km
• Talana · 14 km
• Urzulei · 15 km
• Villagrande Strisaili · 15 km
• Arzana · 17 km

Sources: Grande Enciclopedia della Sardegna; ISTAT. Original texts by Gotosardinia.