Holiday apartment in Villanova Strisaili – Highland plateau, mountains and cultural heritage
Accommodation in Villanova Strisaili
Villanova Strisaili lies on a highland plateau on the southern slopes of Gennargentu and at an altitude of 850 metres above sea level at the foot of Gennargentu. This means that the highland plateau and mountain setting are just as prominent for you as water experiences and archaeological discoveries. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Villanova Strisaili, you can use this combination as a guide for planning your holiday.
A distinctive landscape in Ogliastra
Villanova Strisaili is part of the Ogliastra Blue Zone. This is considered one of five regions with particularly high proportions of long-lived people among its population.
Culture and religious traditions
A recurring cultural event is the celebration of San Basilio Magno: in Villanova Strisaili, it is held on the third Sunday in June. Villanova Strisaili is also a stop on the Cammino di San Giorgio vescovo, a religious pilgrimage route that is still under development.
Archaeological sites around Villanova Strisaili
The Sa Carcaredda archaeological site is located in the immediate vicinity of Villanova Strisaili at an altitude of 800 metres and offers views of Perda Liana and the Gennargentu massif. In a holm oak forest, it contains six Giants’ tombs and a circular Nuragic temple. The Troculu complex is also located in the surrounding area; it comprises two nuraghi, a village and a well-preserved Giants’ tomb. The historic site of Nuraghe Pauli Gosti is located in the immediate vicinity of Villanova Strisaili. Stazione di Arzana, Nuraghe sa Pèntuma and Nuraghe Unturgiadore are also located in the surrounding area.
Mountains, water and natural pools
The mountains in the immediate vicinity of Villanova Strisaili include Bruncu Predabes, Monte Luas, Bruncu Cerina and Monte Orguda. Bau Mela, with its natural waterfalls and cool, atmospheric pools, is one of the attractions in the area around Villanova Strisaili; the pools are easily accessible for swimming. Lago dell’alto Flumendosa is just a few minutes from Villanova Strisaili. This allows you to include both archaeological visits and water experiences in your days when choosing your holiday apartment.
A holiday apartment in Villanova Strisaili for a variety of holiday activities
A holiday apartment in Villanova Strisaili places you in an environment with archaeological sites, historic places, mountains and water destinations. Here, culture and landscape come together through Sa Carcaredda, Troculu, the historic sites in the surrounding area and Gennargentu. For nature experiences involving water, Bau Mela and Lago dell’alto Flumendosa, just a few minutes away, are the main destinations. Anyone who wants to combine culture and water activities on different days can include these destinations in their personal holiday planning.
Further destinations for regional orientation
You can continue your regional orientation with the following destinations: Arbatax, Bari Sardo, Triei, Ardali, Ulassai, Cardedu, Gairo Sant'Elena and Baunei.
For the overarching travel overview: Ogliastra.
