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The Barbagia

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Rooksana Hossenally Section editor

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The Barbagia

The Barbagia Â© Carla Zagni / age fotostock

To the south of Sardinia, the Barbagia displays spectacular mountains that drop in cliff faces to the foot of the Oliena. It is a region which is full of paths that climb up and weave around the vines and is definitely worth a visit. Go to Del Cedrino lake, for example, close to Dorgali village, before heading for the Orosei Gulf National Park. The road runs through forests of cork oaks and laurels. It is at the Genna Silana pass that you have the best views. On top of this, if you go to Cala Luna at the edge of the gulf you will find a complex of six impressive and fascinating caves.