Foresta di Burgos, Sassari
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Foresta di Burgos, Sassari

Sardinia

The Foresta Demaniale di Burgos above Burgos in the Goceano is the highest cork oak forest in Sardinia at 700–900 m — a remarkable forest with extraordinary bird diversity. Short-toed eagle nesting. Bonelli's eagle. Red kite. Sparrowhawk. The Castello di Burgos (11th century) on the basalt rock above is visible from the forest. Mouflon in the gorge below. Dogs off-leash in the forest.

Duration
2.5 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+200 m
Best season
Year-round

Highlights

  • Highest cork oak forest in Sardinia — most diverse bird community on the island
  • Short-toed eagle, Bonelli's eagle and red kite all nesting here
  • Castello di Burgos (11th century) on basalt rock above the forest

With your dog

Forest reserve; dogs off-leash.