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We are the golden-yellow broom that bows over rocky trails like huge burning lamps. We are the wild solitude, the immense and profound silence, the luminance of the sky, the white cistus flower.
We are the uninterrupted dominion of the mastic tree, of waves that flow over ancient granite, of wild roses, of the wind, of the immensity of the sea. We are a land of long silences, of vast unspoiled horizons, of sombre trees, of mountains burnt by sun and vengeance. We are Sardinians.
Sardinia is one of the most beautiful Italian islands in the world with unspoilt white sandy beaches and crystal-clear sea. This is why it is a favourite destination for tourists from all over the world. Sardinia has two faces, one is the opposite of the other. The first is the timeless hinterland with its rugged landscapes, wild mountains and valleys, cork oak forests and centuries-old olive trees; the second is the endless coastline with the gold of the sand, the silver of the rocks, the blue of the sky and the sea.
Situated between the Tyrrhenian Sea on the eastern coast of Sardinia and the peaks of the Gennargentu massif, the territory of Ogliastra boasts a wild and unspoilt landscape, offering an endless array of unique and varied scenery thanks to the blend of sea and mountains. Often referred to as a natural amphitheatre on the sea, Ogliastra is rich in archaeological sites such as megalithic stone towers (nuraghe), chamber tombs (domus de janas), giants’ tombs (tombe dei giganti) and menhirs. It also offers numerous unspoilt beaches that are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, such as Cala Goloritzè and Cala Mariolu. Its 87 kilometres of coastline give rise to splendid oases of sand wedged between the sea and rocks, forming one of the most enchanting seascapes in the Mediterranean.
Ogliastra boasts two important records: It is the most sparsely populated province in Italy and is one of the world’s 5 “Longevity Blue Zones” – the land of centenarians. 23 municipalities, 57,000 inhabitants, 1850 km2 with a population density of 31 inhabitants per km2. By comparison, the population density of the province of Milan is 2,081 inhabitants per km2. Ogliastra has always been considered the land of longevity and has been the subject of significant studies and research projects.
This circumstance is due to an incredible mix of factors, such as the high quality of the air thanks to a total absence of heavy industry, the rich biodiversity of the area, the balanced diet that includes many very local products, the mild climate and the traditional and healthy way of life.
We have chosen to live in this wonderful place and we hope, through our properties, to share with you the magic of life in Ogliastra.
Only the combined interplay of images, scents and atmospheres can fully describe the magic and harmony of this land of enchanting beauty. A land that requires an attentive, inquiring and penetrating gaze from visitors who are not unduly concerned about superficial appearances but who are seeking AUTHENTICITY and DETAILS.
Ogliastra offers a 360° EXPERIENCE of unforgettable stays and holidays with loved ones. It is an area with coastline and mountains, outstanding food and sophisticated art, traditions and culture, as well as breathtaking routes for trekking, mountain biking and climbing.
PH: NG ITALIA November 2005
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia.
The Blue Zone is a term used to identify a demographic and/or geographic area of the world where life expectancy is significantly higher than the world average. The concept originated when scholars Gianni Pes and Michel Poulais published their demographic study on human longevity in Experimental Gerontology, which identifies the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, as the area with the highest concentration of centenarians in the world. The scholars, in order to proceed with their work, drew a series of blue concentric circles on the map indicating the areas with the highest longevity, hence the term ‘blue zone’.
Dan Buettner identified the island of Okinawa (Japan); Ogliastra (Sardinia, Italy); Nicoya (Costa Rica); Icaria (Greece); and the Adventist community of Loma Linda, California, as centres of longevity in the world, offering empirical data and first-hand observations to support this.