Selvaggio Blu Hiking
A trek along the east coast of Sardinia, in the heart of the Gulf of Orosei, among cliffs, Mediterranean scrubland, spectacular bays, and nights bivouacking under the stars.
The Selvaggio Blu is considered one of the most fascinating and intense routes in the Mediterranean. In this hiking version, the journey retains all the power and beauty of the original route, but is offered in a more accessible format, designed for those who want to experience it without tackling the more technical sections of the classic version.
You walk for several days in a wild and isolated environment, far from inhabited areas, immersed in some of Sardinia’s most evocative landscapes. Each day alternates panoramic trails, descents to the sea, stretches through Mediterranean scrubland, bays with crystal-clear water, and moments of sharing at the bivouac.
It’s not just a trek, but a complete experience: you set up camp together, live outdoors, dine in company, sleep under the stars, and let yourself be enveloped by a powerful, essential, and deeply Mediterranean landscape.
Why choose this trek
This route is ideal for those who want to approach the Selvaggio Blu experience without tackling an overly technical version. The hiking option allows you to savor the atmosphere of the route, its adventurous dimension, and the spectacular nature of the coast, with an approach better suited to those without specific experience in climbing or rope descents.
The value of the journey lies in the combination of walking, sea, wild nature, and group life. Each evening the bivouac becomes an integral part of the experience: you cook together, share stories, and live in direct contact with the environment.
The presence of a guide allows you to tackle the trek with greater peace of mind, both in managing the stages and in logistical organization, in a context where autonomy and knowledge of the territory are fundamental.
Trek program and details
Journey program
Day 1: From Santa Maria Navarrese to Us Puggius
The journey begins from Santa Maria Navarrese, an ideal starting point to enter the Selvaggio Blu territory.
The first stage leads to Us Puggius, where the first overnight stay is planned. It will be a day of settling into the rhythm of the trek and the more authentic dimension of the journey.
The evening will take place in a characteristic setting, with a welcome from the shepherd, tasting of local products, and overnight stay in a simple and evocative structure.
Day 2: From Us Puggius to Porto Pedrosu
From Us Puggius you continue toward Porto Pedrosu, one of the first spectacular bays of the route.
The walk allows you to enter more and more into the wild landscape of the eastern Sardinian coast, among trails immersed in Mediterranean scrubland and glimpses of the sea.
The day ends with a bivouac under the stars, one of the most intense moments of the experience.
Day 3: From Porto Pedrosu to Irbidossili
From Porto Pedrosu you reach the Irbidossili area, where a new bivouac is planned in an isolated and authentic setting.
The evening will be dedicated to sharing and discovering local flavors, with a dinner featuring Sardinian specialties. It will be an opportunity to experience a simple and memorable convivial moment, immersed in the atmosphere of the Selvaggio Blu.
Day 4: From Irbidossili to Cala Mariolu
The fourth day leads to one of the most iconic destinations on the coast: Cala Mariolu.
The route passes through the Golgo area and then descends to the sea, offering one of the most scenic stages of the journey. Arriving at Cala Mariolu offers the chance to enjoy one of Sardinia’s most famous and evocative bays, with its clear waters and the rocky landscape surrounding it.
After the walk, a swim in the sea becomes a natural part of the day.
Day 5: From Cala Mariolu to Cala Sisine
The last stage includes a short transfer by dinghy to Modaloru, a secluded and charming bay, from which you resume the walk toward Cala Sisine.
The route allows you to experience once again the variety of the coast, among sea, rock, and Mediterranean vegetation. Arriving at Cala Sisine marks the conclusion of the trek.
The return by dinghy allows you to observe from the sea the stretch covered in previous days, offering a different and evocative perspective on the route just experienced.
Technical details and useful information
Meeting point: the group meets in Santa Maria Navarrese the day before the trek begins, with overnight stay in a B&B.
During the trek: each evening the bivouac will be set up together and dinner will be prepared as a group. Supplies will arrive daily and you can have a small personal bag carried, in addition to essential gear for the day.
After the trek: the return from Cala Sisine to Santa Maria Navarrese will be by dinghy. A final overnight stay in a B&B is included.
Trek duration: 5 actual days of walking, with overnight stays before and after the route.
Geographic area: Eastern Sardinia, Gulf of Orosei.
Starting point: Santa Maria Navarrese.
Trek endpoint: Cala Sisine.
Type of experience: itinerant trek with bivouacs.
Environment: Mediterranean coast, cliffs, Mediterranean scrubland, bays, and wild trails.
Difficulty: hiking level, with a spirit of adaptability and good walking habit.
The route is not designed as a simple excursion, but as a multi-day experience in a natural and isolated environment. Good physical fitness is required, along with a habit of walking on trails and willingness to live in an essential way, sharing spaces, camp setup, and daily group moments.
Services included: guide accompaniment, organization during the trek, supplies, food and water during the route, logistical support, dinner with the shepherd, breakfasts and packed lunches provided during the trek, return by dinghy.
Services not included: overnight stays in B&B before and after the trek, meals before and after the route, travel to reach Santa Maria Navarrese, and anything not expressly indicated in the included services.
