Are you in the mood for unusual, fun and thrilling rides in the spirit of adventure and discovery? Would you like to immerse yourself in the ancestral and natural spirit that characterises the territory of Baunei? If so, we have just the right offering for you. The “ASD Cavalieri Baunei” organises horseback tours and trekking along trails winding their way through the most evocative mountain areas
and down to the sea, ascending on occasions to the high points with panoramic vistas, riding along some of the old mule tracks created by charcoal burners of yesteryear. The horses are watered in rain filled prehistoric pools; we’ll visit evocative limestone caves unchanged by time and pass by Nuragic settlements bearing testimony to a unique past, resting in a picturesque traditional Sardinian shepherd’s hut and enclosure “Barraccu e Corte” which evokes images of ancient pastoral settlements. Finally, we head for “Codulas” along a canyon like route that gradually winds its way to a characteristic east coast bay by the sea. The “ASD Cavalieri Baunei” operates from the “Centro di Equitazione Golgo”, located in the high plain above Baunei (Sardinia). The “ASD Cavalieri Baunei” offers you cordial hospitality, making available horses suitable for every age, skill and fitness level. An experienced equestrian guide will accompany you for the duration of your chosen itinerary, offering explanations along the way about the places visited and the customs, old and new, that took and take place. EXAMPLES OF RIDES SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS:
Golgo round trip
One hour ride: we ride along the ancient water wells “Pozzi Nuragici” and we go towards the rural church of San Pietro and its courtyard “Staulus ”where one can find its famous whinstone (basaltic) menhir nuragic rocks “Betilo Antropomorfo”, an ancient bread baking oven “Su Forru”and the characteristic millennial wild olive trees. Following dirt tracks and paths that cross the plateau, we arrive at the famous and deepest chasm in Europe “Voragine di Golgo (Su Sterru)”at 270 m deep. From here we take an old basaltic pathway that winds its way among prehistoric settlements until we get to the scenic and ancient nuragic pools “Piscinas”. Nuraghe round trip
Two hour ride: we set out on a dirt track that takes to the archaeological site called Nuraggi Albu; nearby we’ll find an imposing rock “faccia Litica” which resembles a human face. From here, crossing the plateau, we proceed to Orgudori, a collection of “nuraghi”, three basaltic towers linked together by straight walls that dominate a red tinged scenic view typical of the surrounding clay soil. Riding through the Mediterranean vegetation we proceed towards Co’ e Serra an imposing settlement of “nuraghi” made of circular huts and limestone towers linked by ramparts and built on a cliff with a breathtaking view of the plain below. RIDES SUITABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE AND PROFICIENT RIDERS:
Golgo to Cala Sisine
This is a wonderful full day’s ride lasting 6-7 hours: beginning from the Golgo plateau, we meander through dirt tracks following the Codula ‘e Sisine until we reach the beach of Cala Sisine. We return to Golgo in the evening.
“Ginnirco” round trip
This is a half day ride: with this itinerary we explore the “Supramonte” high plain, riding along old tracks made by shepherds and going through holm oak and juniper woods until we reach the evocative Coiles with a breathtaking view over the sea. Picnic lunch with salami and cheese. Three day ride in the Ogliastra region
This is an enchanting 3 day ride from the perspective of nature and countryside. First day: we leave the Golgo Equestrian Centre to reach the beach of Cala Sisine riding through the Codula ‘e Sisine. Having enjoyed that most beautiful beach and the lovely sea, we dine. The night is spent in tents and/or sleeping bags. Second day: we go towards Cala Luna riding on one of the most evocative and panoramic mule tracks in the whole area, crossing sheer cliffs over the sea. We reach Cala Luna in the afternoon; after swimming and relaxing in the beach we dine in the restaurant. Again, tents and/or sleeping bags for the night. Third day: from Cala Luna we ride up the top of the mountain where we can see the ancient sheep folds of Onnamara and Bidonie, set in an incomparable natural and panoramic frame. From here evocative limestone roads will take us back to Margine where our trek ends. Santa Maria Navarrese–Golgo
Two day ride: we start this fascinating ride from the beach of Santa Maria Navarrese; travelling through the countryside and crossing the village of Ardali, we reach the valley of Eltili. Here we find the Mamutorco waterfall and the lush woods. We stop for lunch in the sheep fold of Tentige and here we’ll enjoy some local food. Afterwards we’ll carry on to Serra Oddala where we’ll spend the night.The following morning travelling through dirt paths, we’ll arrive in Genna‘e Ramene and then riding through the Bacu Dolcolce valley, we proceed to Golgo where our trek ends.
