The Golgo Plateau is an immense volcanic tableland encircled by limestone cliffs and covered in lush vegetation of cork oaks, strawberry trees, and fragrant junipers. This expanse of dark basalt rock creates one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Ogliastra hinterland, where rugged nature weaves together with popular folklore and traces of a millenia-old past.
Dominating the plateau are several extraordinary natural monuments, starting with Su Sterru, a single-drop chasm that plunges nearly three hundred meters into the earth—making it one of the deepest abysses in Europe. Nearby, the landscape is softened by the presence of donkeys and wild boars that roam freely, curiously approaching visitors as they graze among myrtle bushes and As Piscinas, unique natural basins carved out of basalt that collect rainwater.
The plateau also holds historic and sacred treasures of great value. At the center of the plain stands the white church of San Pietro a Golgo, built in the 17th century and enveloped in profound quiet. Right in front of the church rests the famous Golgo Baetyl, a stone sculpture from the Nuragic era featuring a human face—a mystery-shrouded symbol testifying to the sacredness of this site since antiquity. From here, Sardinia's most famous hiking trails begin, including the trekking routes that descend toward the breathtaking Cala Goloritzé and the dramatic cliffs of Cala Sisine.
