Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Canyon del Flumendosa, Barbagia
Sardinia
The Canyon del Flumendosa is Sardinia's deepest river gorge — granite walls rise 400 m from the Flumendosa river. Bonelli's eagle (rare in Europe — ~20 pairs in Sardinia) nests on the canyon rim. The river water is clear and swimmable in summer. The canyon floor has ancient juniper and olive trees. The approach from Villanova Tulo crosses the Barbagia plateau with its distinctive cork oak landscape.
Duration
4 hours
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
May – October
Highlights
- Bonelli's eagle nesting — ~20 pairs in Sardinia
- 400 m granite canyon walls above clear pools
- Ancient juniper and olive on the canyon floor
With your dog
Canyon trail; dogs on leash.
