Nestled on a limestone cliff over four hundred meters high in the heart of Ogliastra, Baunei delivers one of the most dizzying and spectacular panoramas in all of Sardinia, suspended between the rugged peaks of the Supramonte and the deep blue of its sea. This mountain village, with its strong pastoral identity, is the perfect synthesis of raw rock and the pristine grace of the coast.
The town itself is a tapestry of narrow alleys, stairways, and traditional limestone houses climbing the slope of a natural amphitheater. Yet it is its vast surrounding territory that makes it a true legend for nature lovers and adventure seekers. From Baunei, you can venture onto the Golgo Plateau (Altopiano del Golgo)—an ancestral realm featuring spectacular chasms like Su Sterru, among Europe's deepest single-drop sinkholes, and the solitary country church of San Pietro.
From the high plateaus, the mountains plunge straight down to the sea, carving out natural monuments and dream coves accessible mostly by boat or via challenging hiking trails. Here hide world-famous jewels such as Cala Goloritzé with its iconic limestone pinnacle, Cala Mariolu, Cala Biriala, and the striking fjord of Cala Portu Cuau—the final point of one of Italy's most famous treks: the Selvaggio Blu.
Baunei stands out as a destination of pure wonder for anyone seeking the authentic thrill of wild Sardinia, a magical place where the solemnity of ancient rocks meets the crystalline purity of the Mediterranean.
