A steep climb out of Santa Maria Navarrese leads to Baunei. It is a commune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in Sardegna and sits at an elevation of 480m .
The village itself has kept its authentic feel - no fancy resorts here, just genuine Sardinian mountain life with a few small restaurants serving local specialties.
It is notable for being the location of the multi-day Selvaggio Blu coastal trek. It is also a Blue Zone location where the inhabitants have a longer life expectancy than average.Read more