Hidden village · Dorgali and Oliena

Tiscali and the Supramonte of Oliena

On Monte Tiscali, on the border between Dorgali and Oliena, an ancient village hides inside a large sinkhole: you cannot see it from below, and only find it on reaching the opening in the rock wall.

Experiences · Attractions · All treks

Monte Tiscali518 m, between Dorgali (about 90%) and Oliena (about 10%)

StartS'Abba Arva bridge (Dorgali), same as Gorropu north

Entrypaid, site guarded at night

Traverse4 days from Arcu Correboi to Su Gologone (Oliena)

The route

Tiscali

The archaeological site stands on a 518 m mountain, about 90% in the territory of Dorgali and the rest in Oliena. You walk to it from the S'Abba Arva bridge, the same starting point as the north access to the Gorropu Gorge. Entry is paid and the site is guarded at night.

The route

Towards Oliena

On the other side of the Supramonte, Oliena is the end point of the Great Supramonte Traverse: four days from Arcu Correboi to the Su Gologone spring, listed by the Sardinia Region among the island's finest treks. It is a long and remote route, to be planned with a local guide.

Map and aerial view

Where you walk

Satellite map of the main points: pick a point to move there. Map by Google Maps.

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Practical tips

Check opening times and the entry ticket for Tiscali before setting out.
Carry water: springs are rare in the Supramonte.
The traverse to Oliena calls for experience and organisation: consider a guide.

With a guide

Guided tours nearby

If you prefer to go with a guide, GetYourGuide lists the tours scheduled for this place. Booking is done on GetYourGuide, not on this site.

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Before you go

Before you go. Carry plenty of water (on many stretches there is none), hiking shoes, a hat and sun cream. Summers are very hot: start early. Phone signal is often missing: tell someone your route. Times are approximate and change with fitness and season. On expert routes, rely on a qualified local guide.

From trail to sea

The Gulf of Orosei is best enjoyed both on foot and by boat. Combine your trek with the sea, starting from Cala Gonone harbour.

Climbing → Guided excursions → Boat rental →

Other routes

Cala Gonone to Cala Luna → The Codula di Luna → The Gorropu Gorge → The Selvaggio Blu → Cala Goloritzè and Cala Mariolu from Baunei → All treks →

Sources and credits

Information gathered from public sources and rewritten by BBCalaGonone: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA licence), OpenStreetMap (ODbL, © OpenStreetMap contributors) and, to cross-check times, the Sardinia Region. It is no substitute for a guide or an up-to-date map: always check route, access and conditions before setting out.

Wikipedia: Tiscali · Wikipedia: Gola di Gorropu · Regione Sardegna: trekking