Ussassai

Surrounded by dense forests, springs, caves and varied wildlife, Ussassai is an excellent destination for travellers interested in wild landscapes. Broad valleys and striking limestone outcrops known as tacchi make the area particularly suitable for hiking and climbing.

Nuragic civilisation left important traces across this territory. The archaeological site of Is Coccorronis stands in Mediterranean vegetation and offers wide views over the surrounding landscape. Its single-tower nuraghe is accompanied by remains of circular huts and other structures. Ussassai is also a useful starting point for hikes and outdoor routes through the Ogliastra mountains.

Food and events in Ussassai

One of the products most closely associated with Ussassai is the traditional mela a trem’orrubi, a local red-cheeked apple celebrated during an autumn festival. Local food also includes dishes such as culurgiones cum sa mecula, strippiddi and coccois prenas.