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Santa Maria Navarrese
ℹ️Practical info — Santa Maria Navarrese
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Parking near the marina fills up quickly in summer; try leaving your car on the streets slightly uphill from the center.
- The village is an excellent base for boat tours to the memorable, inaccessible beaches of the Golfo di Orosei.
- Don't miss the ancient olive trees in the church square, some of which are over 1000 years old.
- Book boat excursions at the marina a day in advance during peak season to secure your spot.
🍽 Food
Try these traditional Sardinian pasta pockets stuffed with potato and mint at local trattorias.
Look for traditional agriturismo restaurants in the surrounding hills for this authentic roast suckling pig dish.
Finish your meal with this fried pastry filled with cheese and drizzled with honey, available in most local eateries.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Find beautifully hand-painted bowls and plates in small artisan shops near the main road.
Purchase a bottle of the robust local red wine from the village enoteca or small grocery stores.
Take a quiet walk around the 11th-century Spanish coastal watchtower overlooking the sea.
A quieter, pine-fringed stretch of sand just north of the marina, well-suited for a relaxing afternoon.
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Santa Maria Navarrese is an idyllic resort on the east coast of Sardinia, in the heart of the Ogliastra region. The village has preserved its original charm and is famous for its millennial olive trees standing right along the shore. The hub of village life is the Spiaggia di Santa Maria Navarrese, a beautiful beach with clear waters and fine pebbles, bordered by a dense pine forest. The 11th-century church, from which the village takes its name, provides a special historical touch. For active travelers, Santa Maria Navarrese is the first-rate starting point for boat trips to famous coves like Cala Goloritzé or for hiking in the wild Supramonte mountains. The modern marina is one of the region's most important, offering top-tier services. Local Sardinian cuisine delights guests with specialties such as culurgiones (stuffed pasta) and fresh fish from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Access is best by car from Olbia or Cagliari airports via the scenic SS125 road, making the visit a truly unforgettable experience.
- Location: Italy
- Top sights: Olivastri di Santa Maria Navarrese (monumento naturale) · Pietra votiva di Santa Maria Navarrese · Spiaggia di Santa Maria Navarrese
- Nearby: Baunei (5 km)
- Population: ~1.569
Geography
Facts
- Ogliastra region
- Spiaggia di Santa Maria Navarrese
- Ancient olive trees
- 11th-century church
- Gateway to Gulf of Orosei
- Modern marina
- Sardinian gastronomy
- Crystal clear water
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Sights in the town Santa Maria Navarrese (5)
Spiaggia di Pollu
Small sandy beach surrounded by rocks and maquis vegetation.
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