Ulassai

Ulassai lies beneath dramatic Mesozoic limestone plateaus and is surrounded by wild Mediterranean vegetation, where clear springs and seasonal waterfalls break the silence of an unspoilt landscape. Its rock walls, at more than 700 metres above sea level, make the area especially attractive to hikers and climbers.

Lequarci waterfalls are one of the great natural sights of inland Ogliastra. During wetter periods, several springs flow from the plateau and plunge down the limestone cliff in a series of falls approaching 100 metres in height.

Su Marmuri Cave

Su Marmuri Cave, at the foot of the limestone plateaus, is one of Sardinia's most impressive show caves. The system extends for more than 850 metres, with chambers reaching around 70 metres in height. Stalactites, stalagmites and specialised cave fauna make the visit especially interesting. Guided visits are generally available seasonally, and local operators also provide services for hiking and climbing.

Nuragic sites around Ulassai

The territory contains many archaeological traces from different periods. The megalithic village of Seddorrulu dates to the third millennium BC, while Giants' Tombs and nuragic structures such as Trucculu and Nuragheddu belong to later periods and are scattered throughout the area.

Ulassai was also the birthplace of the renowned artist Maria Lai, whose works can be found across the territory. Many important pieces are displayed in the former railway station, transformed in 2006 into the Stazione dell'Arte, a contemporary art museum dedicated to her work and legacy.