Hotels & Resorts in Sardinia: Country Hotel Su Gologone in Oliena - Holidays Sardinia

Country Hotel Su Gologone, Oliena: a rural retreat in Sardinia’s interior

Set in the countryside outside Oliena, in the province of Nuoro, Country Hotel Su Gologone has long been a reference point for travellers who want to see a side of Sardinia beyond the coast. The hotel takes its name from the Su Gologone spring, a karst resurgence at the foot of the Supramonte massif and one of the island’s best-known natural landmarks.

Where it is

Oliena sits inland from the Gulf of Orosei, roughly an hour’s drive from the beaches around Cala Gonone and within reach of the Supramonte walking country, the Gennargentu mountains and the archaeology of the Nuoro area. The spring itself lies a short distance from the hotel, where the water emerges from the limestone and feeds the Cedrino river system.

The setting

This is a landscape of limestone plateaux, olive groves and vineyards, with the village of Oliena known for its Cannonau wines and its own culinary tradition. Guests based here are well placed for hiking, climbing, cave visits and drives into the interior, as well as for day trips to the coast.

Practical notes

• Location: countryside near Oliena, province of Nuoro, central-eastern Sardinia
• Nearest major town: Nuoro
• Local landmark: Su Gologone spring
• Good for: walking, nature, archaeology and food and wine

Rates, room types and seasonal opening dates vary, so it is worth checking current details before booking.