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Grotta del Fico, National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu

#3 among attractions in National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu

Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
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Grotta del Fico, National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu

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The Fig Cave are coastal caves located in the territory of the municipality of Baunei in the eastern part of Sardinia; more precisely between the beaches of cala Mariolu and cala Biriala.

The caves were formerly frequented by monk seals, the last sightings being in the late 1980s. The known portion so far is 3,200 meters. The caves have been open for guided tours since 2003. And only 890 meters are visible to visitors.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°8'24"N, 9°39'35"E
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Grotta del Fico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cala Mariolu, Cala Goloritzé, Golgo.

  • cala mariolu baunei1.5 miSE
    40°7'22"N • 9°40'40"E

    Cala Mariolu, Baunei

    39 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities, Park

  • cala goloritze baunei2.7 miSE
    Beach

    Cala Goloritzé, Baunei

    70 min walk • Cala Goloritzé is a beach that is located in the town of Baunei, in the southern part of the Gulf of Orosei, in Ogliastra, Sardinia. The beach, one of the most evocative of Sardinia, was created by a landslide in 1962; it is famous for its high pinnacle of 143 meters above the cove.

  • golgo4 miS
    Nature, Natural attraction, Cave

    Golgo

    103 min walk • Su Sterru, better known as Golgo Chasm and in Sardinian as Su Sterru or S'Isterru, is a natural sinkhole that opens suddenly on the Golgo plateau near the country church of San Pietro in the Supramonte of Baunei.

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