Overview
Ulassai is a municipality in the heart of Ogliastra, in the province of Nuoro, that rises 700 metres above sea level, among the characteristic rocky massifs of limestone origin called \'Heels of Ogliastra\'. This municipality, with its extensive territory, is very diverse and rich in natural and cultural resources. Nature is very lush; there are caves, waterfalls, forests, lakes, rock faces, etc., a true paradise for trekkers and free climbers. The Lecarci waterfalls, which cascade down smooth walls, and the Lequarci waterfalls, the highest in Sardinia, with an overhang of about 100 metres and which can reach a width of 60 to 70 metres, are very exciting and impressive. Also worth a visit: the Is Lianas and Su Marmuri caves ; the small lakes in the Santa Barbara locality; the Girisai wildlife oasis.
In this territory, there are numerous prehistoric testimonies such as the nuraghe s\'Ulimu, the nuraghe Pranu, eight domus de Janas, a dolmen, threeTombs of the Giants and three nuragic villages (the Nuraghedducomplex, the Seroni fortress and the megalithic village of Seddorrulu).
One cannot visit Ulassai without getting to know Maria Lai, an important Italian artist of the post-World War II period, who was born and grew up in this municipality: at the Art Station, there is a museum housing over 140 of the most significant works of her artistic production.
While visiting these special places, it is impossible to resist the culinary temptations and excellent Cannonau wine.
This territory is one of the five blue zones in the world, i.e. areas where life expectancy is highest, in fact, among the inhabitants of this municipality, about 1500, there is a high percentage of centenarians.
Ulassai is an ideal destination for those who wish to live in contact with nature and the authenticity of the community living there.
08040 Ulassai NU, Italia
