Natural Crafts Sardinia

A wild site par excellence (out of season!), Capo Pecora is one of the jewels of the Costa Verde, of which it represents the southern extremity. Its granite promontory stands out on a coastline dominated by limestone: the pink of the granite contrasts with the turquoise of the water and the green of the Mediterranean scrub. Steep cliffs, swept by the wind, delimit it and frame small pebble beaches polished by the ceaseless work of the sea. In the creeks, the rocks have taken on particular aspects: one of them is called "dinosaur egg beach"

The Costa Verde is a coastline characterized by splendid, long, sandy and somewhat wild beaches, spectacular cliffs and dunes overlooking the emerald sea and dying inland. The golden colors of the sand blend with the lush green of the typical Mediterranean scrubland.

In spring, the Costa Verde also becomes a paradise for surfers, who find the best waves to ride. In summer, the summer calm offers an unrivalled atmosphere, long days on the beach and picture-postcard sunsets that are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. The coast is so pure and isolated that even the loggerhead sea turtle lays its eggs along the beaches of Piscinas and Scivu.

Piscinas. One of Sardinia's wildest beaches. 3 km of golden sand bordered by dunes up to 100 m high. They are among the highest living dunes in Europe and constitute a unique natural environment. Due to the strong currents and the immediate depth of the water, the beach is not really suitable for children. As the site is accessible via a track and there are no villages in the immediate vicinity, Piscinas is never really crowded. This makes it a perfect place to spend a day if you're looking for a quiet spot. Visits to Piscinas, the abandoned mining village of Ingurtosu and the Laveria Brassey mine can be combined in the same day.

Experts estimate its age to be between 3,000 and 4,000 years. The "Great Patriarch" is considered the oldest thousand-year-old olive tree in Europe. It is 14 meters high and its trunk at the base is 18 meters in circumference. Contemplating this majestic tree arouses emotion and humility, we had tears in our eyes. A second olive tree, more than 2,000 years old, and a last one of five centuries old complete this group. The guided tour by a team of passionate people is very instructive.

This recently-opened cave has to be earned: a 10-minute drive by car, then as much on foot along a balcony path. Greeted by your guide, you'll receive a caving helmet and set off on your guided tour, a true scientific and historical adventure. The environment once carved out by the underground river is now adorned with pools, stalactites, stalagmites and "draperies", which you discover just a few centimetres from your eyes on a 300 m-long trail. An intimate experience, as close as possible to geology!

The river descends through a long, narrow gorge between Mount Margiani and Mount Omo and plunges with 3 jumps, the last of around 30 metres, forming the famous "Sa Spendula" waterfall. Situated in a natural setting of great beauty, amidst granite rocks and lush vegetation of rockroses and mastic trees, the succession of 3 waterfalls is easily accessible on foot. As for the rest, canyoning enthusiasts will have a field day. The massif is teeming with hiking and mountain-biking trails.

A wonderful oasis ideal for all tastes, from lovers of relaxation in nature and romantic atmospheres to sea sports enthusiasts. The marina of Gonnesa is an enchanting stretch of soft, compact sand of a beautiful amber-gold color in the Gulf of Lions (or Gonnesa). The sandy shoreline, wide and more than 3 km long, offers postcard views. Four beaches follow one another like a gentle slit in the rocky coast. Here there is little construction or concrete on the coast, it is wild, windy and we like that!