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The Murals of Orgosolo, Sardinia

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Murales are contemporary wall paintings found in towns and villages throughout Sardinia. The most famous are those in Orgosolo, a town nestled in the Supramonte Mountains in the Barbagia region, deep in Sardinia’s mountainous heartland. For generations, Orgosolo has carried a somewhat notorious reputation as a stronghold of criminals, bandits, and rebels.
The first murals appeared in 1975. Since then, they have addressed local, national, and international issues, offering critical perspectives on social and political developments and injustices. Many of the paintings are influenced by Cubism, giving them a distinctive artistic character. Read more

The Mountain Village of Baunei Above the Tortolì Plain

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From Dorgali, one of Sardinia’s most spectacular mountain roads, the Orientale Sarda (SS125), winds through the fertile valley of the Riu Flumineddu before climbing towards the barren limestone plateaus of the wild Supramonte Mountains.
This breathtaking journey through rugged peaks and rocky highlands, lush green valleys, and narrow gorges eventually reaches the mountain village of Baunei at the southern end of the crossing. From here, the road descends in sweeping bends towards Lotzorai, the fertile Tortolì Plain, and the Bay of Arbatax.
From the center of Baunei, another road branches off towards the Su Golgo Plateau, initially climbing steeply through a series of tight hairpin bends.
The plateau is a wonderful starting point for numerous hikes through narrow gorges and dramatic rocky landscapes, with trails leading all the way down to secluded, picture-perfect coves along the Mediterranean coast, including Cala Sisine and Cala Goloritzé. Read more