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The heart of Gallura


Arzachena

Proposed Themes:
Archaeology, nature, history and "stories".

Interesting Localities:
Gallura archaelogical areas, Arzachena.

Itinerary description:
2km far from the urban centre of Arzachena, along the road Olbia-Palau (località Malchittu), we will start the excursion (guided visit iavailable in Italian, English, French and Spanish language) to explore the most authentic heart of Gallura: its cultural heritage.
Accompanied by specialized guides, you will follow an itinerary which not casually begin at this point. In fact, here it is situated one of the most interesting archaeological sites of Gallura’s territory: the Albucciu, characteristic example of mixed typology nuraghe. The visit will proceed with the famous Giants’ Graves of Coddu Vecchiu and of Li Lolghi to come to an end at Li Muri, peculiar burial monument of Neolitico Medio, which gave name to the Culture of megalitic circles. This is until now the unique representing site of Sardinia.

Itinerary length:
Km 4 on foot

Duration:
Half day
  

Difficulty:
Easy

Recommended to:
Everybody

Programme:

  • ore 09.00 meeting with the guide, briefing on the programme
  • ore 09.20 guided visit to the Arzachena archaelogical area
  • ore 13.00 end of the guided visit

    Notes and Tips
    We suggest you to wear sporty clothes, trekking shoes and a bottle of water.




  • The  Temple of Malchittu


    Coddu Vecchiu



    Arzachena's mushroom



    Coddu Vecchiu
    chiudi finestra