ONE WEEK IN OGLIASTRA, SARDINIA
Seven days of beautiful beaches, mountain landscapes and Sardinian flavours. Discover Ogliastra at your own pace, with Bovi’s Hotels as your seaside base.
ONE WEEK IN OGLIASTRA, SARDINIA
Seven days of beautiful beaches, mountain landscapes and Sardinian flavours. Discover Ogliastra at your own pace, with Bovi’s Hotels as your seaside base.
WHAT TO DO IN OGLIASTRA IN ONE WEEK
A week in Ogliastra gives you time to discover more than its beautiful beaches. Between Arbatax, Baunei and Cardedu, each day can bring a different experience: a boat trip along the coast, a walk through a village, a taste of local cooking or an afternoon with nothing planned beyond the sea.
This seven-day itinerary balances discovery with time to unwind. Use it as inspiration rather than a fixed schedule, adapting each day to your interests, the weather and the pace of your holiday. A car makes exploring inland easier, while our hotel teams can help you plan excursions during your stay.
Choose Hotel La Bitta for an intimate escape on Porto Frailis bay, Hotel Club Saraceno for family holidays and outdoor activities, or Hotel Corte Bianca for an adults-only retreat with its Garden Spa included. Your days begin by the sea, with the freedom to discover a different side of Sardinia.
DAY 1 · ARRIVAL & FIRST TASTE OF THE SEA
SETTLE INTO THE RHYTHM OF OGLIASTRA
Leave the journey behind and give your first afternoon to the sea. Settle into your room, take a walk along the beach and enjoy the feeling of having a whole week ahead of you. There is no need to rush: discovering Ogliastra can begin with a swim and a quiet moment overlooking the water.
At Hotel La Bitta, start with Porto Frailis bay just outside your door. At Hotel Club Saraceno, explore the beachfront and the spaces you will enjoy together throughout your stay. At Hotel Corte Bianca, wander through the gardens towards Foddini beach and let the holiday take on a slower pace.
End the day with dinner and time to make plans for tomorrow. Ask our team about sea conditions and available excursions, so your day exploring the Baunei coast falls at the right moment in your week.
DAY 2 · THE BAUNEI COAST BY SEA
A DAY OF TURQUOISE WATER AND HIDDEN COVES
Give a whole day to the Baunei coast. From the water, limestone cliffs rise above the sea and small coves appear along the shoreline, each with its own colours and character. Enjoy the journey, the sea breeze and swimming stops included in your chosen excursion.
Cala Mariolu and Cala Biriala offer memorable glimpses of this extraordinary coastline, while Cala Goloritzé, ranked number one in The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025, is its most iconic landmark. Routes and beach stops vary according to the excursion and sea conditions.
Our teams at Hotel La Bitta, Hotel Club Saraceno and Hotel Corte Bianca can help you choose and book your trip during your stay. Keep this day flexible within your itinerary, allowing the weather to guide you towards the best moment to explore.
DAY 3 · BAUNEI & THE HIGHLANDS
DISCOVER BAUNEI BEYOND THE COAST
After a day on the water, discover the landscape above it. Spend the morning in Baunei, taking time to wander through the village, pause for a coffee and enjoy a different perspective on Ogliastra. The mountains bring another rhythm to your holiday, shaped by quiet streets, wide views and local life.
Continue towards the Golgo plateau for a taste of Sardinia’s rugged interior. Limestone landscapes and Mediterranean vegetation reveal the connection between the highlands and the coast you explored the day before. Choose a short walk or arrange a guided excursion suited to your interests and experience.
Leave time for lunch and enjoy the return to your hotel without rushing. Our team can help you plan the day, with advice on routes and local guides. Comfortable shoes, drinking water and sun protection will make exploring more enjoyable.
DAY 4 · YOUR HOLIDAY, YOUR PACE
MAKE TIME FOR WHAT YOU LOVE
After two days of discovery, enjoy a day without a departure time. Stay close to the sea and let your mood guide you: a swim before breakfast, a few hours on the beach or an afternoon devoted to something you love.
At Hotel La Bitta, savour the intimacy of Porto Frailis bay, the infinity pool and quiet moments overlooking the water. At Hotel Club Saraceno, combine family time with sailing, windsurfing, tennis or a refreshing dip in the pools. At Hotel Corte Bianca, move between Foddini beach and the Garden Spa, included in your stay, for a day dedicated to wellbeing.
A slower day is part of discovering Sardinia too. Give yourself time to enjoy your hotel, share a leisurely meal and settle into the simple pleasures that make a holiday feel your own.
DAY 5 · ULASSAI & THE TACCHI D’OGLIASTRA
A DIFFERENT SARDINIA, BETWEEN ART AND MOUNTAINS
Turn inland and discover another side of Ogliastra. Around Ulassai, the landscape rises into the distinctive limestone formations known as the Tacchi: imposing rock faces, green valleys and open views that feel a world away from the beach.
Spend part of the day exploring the village, then choose a walk suited to your energy and experience. Take time to notice the textures of the mountains, the changing light and the quieter pace of life. For a more adventurous outing, ask our team about arranging a local guide.
Art adds another dimension to the visit, with the work of Maria Lai offering a connection to the stories and identity of Ulassai. Balance time outdoors with a cultural stop and lunch before returning to the coast for a relaxed evening.
DAY 6 · LOCAL FLAVOURS & VILLAGE LIFE
SAVOUR THE STORIES OF OGLIASTRA
Make today a journey through the flavours and everyday life of Ogliastra. Choose a village in the hinterland, wander through its streets and pause for a leisurely lunch. Let the day unfold around small discoveries: a local bakery, an artisan’s workshop or a conversation that reveals something about the place.
Look for culurgiones, the region’s distinctive filled pasta, alongside local cheeses, traditional breads and Sardinian wines. Food becomes another way to understand the landscape and the care passed from one generation to the next.
Ask our team for suggestions on villages to visit and places to enjoy local cooking. Keep the afternoon flexible, leaving time to return to the beach or relax at your hotel before dinner.
DAY 7 · ONE LAST MOMENT BY THE SEA
TAKE A LITTLE SARDINIA HOME WITH YOU
Let your final morning follow the rhythm you have grown to love. Enjoy breakfast without rushing and, if your departure time allows, return to the beach for one last swim or a walk beside the water.
After a week of coastal discoveries, mountain landscapes and local flavours, it is often the simplest moments that stay with you: the colour of the sea, a shared meal and the warmth of a familiar welcome.
Leave room in your plans for a comfortable journey home. Ogliastra will still have more to reveal when you return, and our teams at Bovi’s Hotels will be ready to say it again: welcome back hom