Dating back to the 1700s, perhaps previously a Roman outpost, Padru is a small Gallura village just minutes from the eastern coast, easily reached along the road leading down towards San Teodoro. Its territory borders the Parco dell'Orologio.’Tepilora oasis, an unmissable stop on a visit to northern Sardinia, just a few minutes from the hamlet furthest from the centre of Padru, Pedrabianca, along a road from which you can admire rocks with particular shapes, such as sa Conchedda de fizza ona. Once you reach the small hamlet, you can stroll among the charming stone and mud houses that climb up the white quartz rocks, in a rural setting that is worth a stop and a visit. sa Contra 'e s'Ifferru The view extends over the valleys and hills of half of Sardinia in a fascinating 360-degree panorama.

From Padru we set off for suggestive and panoramic places where nature is dominant, among woods and springs, such as the forests of sa Pianedda and s'Ozzastreddu. Climbing to the top of Mount Nieddu, on the so-called terrace at almost a thousand metres above sea level, an unforgettable view opens up over the coast of Saint Theodore and the’Tavolara marine area. 

Expanses of holm oak and cork oak forests and Mediterranean scrub, home to mammals and birds of prey such as golden eagles and falcons, lend themselves to beautiful walks and excursions on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback, within a naturalistic environment that offers a mysterious and fascinating atmosphere.

Equipped with picnic areas in places where fresh spring water flows, including that of sos Pantamos, for relaxing breaks and a full immersion in unspoiled nature. Highly evocative routes are those along rivers and streams, by kayak. Near the picturesque village of Pedrabianca (photo below) we stop at the splendid Usinavà forest, while from the fraction of know Serra, you visit the country church of Saint Elias from the 15th century, which is the site of a very popular festival that takes place at the end of May. 

Fans of abandoned villages will find numerous uninhabited villages in these parts, such as Poltolu, with granite houses, Baddevera with the pens Of Avrio, Giuscherra Giuscherreddu e Piras.

Along with this explosion of nature, Padru also offers interesting archaeological insights. About a kilometer from the town center, in the direction of Olbia, immersed in a splendid green setting, stands the complex of Saint Miali. The remains of a large Roman structure, apparently a rustic villa, ruins of two medieval churches, one of which is characterised by a double-apsed hall, but also a vast necropolis of 15 burials with ceramic fragments, as well as a little treasure composed of approximately 3500 small silver denarii, Roman coins and various jewels. 

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