Urzulei

Urzulei is an Ogliastra village at five hundred metres on the eastern edge of the Supramonte, with one of Sardinia's wildest territories. It includes part of the Gorropu gorge, one of Europe's deepest canyons, and the upper Codula di Luna, the long valley running down to Cala Luna beach. The limestone plateau of the Supramonte of Urzulei is full of caves, sinkholes and ancient holm oak forests, with the Oddai menhir, the Panzale cave and many nuraghi, some on mountain tops. It is a destination for experienced hikers, ideally with a local guide. The old centre keeps large multi-storey stone houses around the 17th-century parish church of San Giovanni Battista. On 18 June the feast of San Basilio Magno at the country chapel lasts three days.

What to see

• Gola di Gorropu
• Codula di Luna
• Supramonte di Urzulei
• Menhirs of Oddai

Festivals and traditions

• San Basilio Magno18 June

Nearby beaches

• Cala Goloritzé16 km
• Cala Sisine16 km
• Cala Mariolu17 km
• Cala Luna18 km
• Cala Fuili22 km

Nearby hikes

• Gola di Su Gorropu11 km
• Selvaggio Blu16 km
• Cala Goloritzé16 km

Nearby towns

• Talana · 6 km
• Triei · 13 km
• Villagrande Strisaili · 15 km
• Baunei · 15 km
• Orgosolo · 18 km
• Lotzorai · 19 km
• Arzana · 20 km
• Girasole · 20 km

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