ヌラーグスの天然記念物・トップ14

Sardinia's largest urban park lies on the border between the provinces of Oristano and Nuoro, a botanical paradise of rare plants and a wonderful destination for nature lovers. In the historic area of Sarcidano there is a place where you can take beautiful walks along nature trails surrounded by countless plant species and medieval ruins: the Ayermich Park, a 22-hectare oasis that until 1990 was the property of the margraves, the feudal ones owners of this oasis of land. The creator of this nature reserve was Don Ignazio Ayermich Ripoli, a botanist who brought back rare plants from his numerous trips abroad from the mid-19th century. It is an unusual excursion since it is located in the heart of the town of Laconi, about 60 km from Oristano and 90 km from Cagliari. The walk takes you through alleys decorated with a fresh and lively atmosphere. It begins in a forest of oaks, olive groves and black locust trees, dotted with natural ponds, streams, waterfalls and ponds. As you venture deeper into the park you will see a wide variety of orchids, including native ones such as Ophris laconensis and Sarcidanis. Among the tree avenues are unusual forms of vegetation such as Pyracantha coccinea and Collectia cruciata, whose leaves resemble military aircraft, as well as exotic plants such as the majestic Lebanon and Himalayan cedar, trees of exceptional size. Then there are plants from not far away but not common plants such as the Corsican pine, the Fagus sylvatica, the southern magnolia and the Taxus baccata, known as the “tree of death”. Water is a recurring theme and a source of life for the park. It flows in abundance all year round, forming rivers that then fall, such as the Cascata Maggiore or "great waterfalls", one of the park's many attractions. Source: https://www.sardegnaturismo.it/en/explore/parco-aymerich

One of the entrances to the Parco della Giara is located here. There is a large free parking lot. A local guide is also on site. There are several feeding places in the park where you can meet the wild horses. However, it is much nicer to watch them in the middle of nature.

It is the largest urban park in Sardinia, in which you can find countless exotic plants imported by Don Ignazio Aymerich Ripoll, curator of the nature reserve. There are waterfalls, lakes, natural paths and beautiful forests of holm oaks, downy oaks and many others. There are refreshment areas with benches and tables where you can eat. It cannot be visited by bike, but you can easily enter with it and leave it in the guardhouse area to visit the park on foot!

Very nicely landscaped park. Refreshing coolness when it's hot.

beautiful park in the center of Laconi, there are various waterfalls and the castle, pedestrian ONLY

The Giara di Gesturi plateau is home to the small wild horses "Cavallini della Giara", which are very rare in Italy and Europe. Here the Parco della Giara was set up to protect them. The landscape consists mainly of cork oaks and Mediterranean maquis. Often you can only hear the cute wild horses neighing from afar. With a bit of luck you can also spot them and watch them nibble on the green of the trees. The park can be visited on your own or you can book a guided tour. More information is available here: https://parcodellagiara.it/?lang=en

Magnificent old cork oaks can be admired here. In general, the vegetation of the park is wonderful.

Great botanical garden. The old tree from which the lower layer of bark has been removed is particularly interesting. The thickness is incredible.