Departure from the place of origin, gathering in San Teodoro and departure for the mountain.
First stop at thePitrisconi Waterfallswith a walk that will last about 30 minutes. The path, with some rocks, makes it advisable to use comfortable walking shoes. In the summer months possibility of a nice bath in the granitic natural pools.
Returning from the walk, where we have parked the jeeps, at the forest shelter we will enjoy a small refreshment with typical Sardinian products. We will get back to the cars to the lookout pointPala dei Montiwhere you can enjoy a panoramic view fromPorto Tavernato Orosei.
The biggest mountain in San Teodoro is calledNieddu Mountain or Black Mountain in translation from dialect.
The granite massif of Mount Nieddu is protected by the Sardinia Regional Law No. 31/1989 establishing the areas of special natural and environmental significance.
Nieddu mountain overlooks the plain of San Teodoro and part ofthe Gallura coast.It represents an extraordinary opportunity for qualityeco-tourismfor lovers oftrekking between waterfalls and natural pools on the ancient path of coal miners.Monte Nieddu will fascinate you at every step: forests ofoaks and cork trees, spectacular waterfalls, granite pinnacles shaped by the mistral wind, but above all a truly impressive view.
The silence of the mountains, the peace of nature, the ancient civilization of the crumbling amidst the vegetation of the Mediterranean maquis.. the holiday in nature never fails to amaze.