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Archaeology and natural environment

Bitti includes in its territory a conspicuous archaeological and naturalistic patrimony, of a really high interest and certain beauty. Thanks to the co-operation with the association Istelai of Bitti, Su Lithu Hotel customers can take part in several excursions in the area or join some of the tourist initiatives offered by the above mentioned Co-operative.

Nuraghic village Su Romanzesu. The archaeological park, run by the co-operative Istelai of Bitti, is situated on a granitic plateau which stretches on the highest part of the territory of Bitti. Its origin dates back to the XVI cent B.C. and was enlarged in the XIII cent B.C. It is made up of about a hundred huts used as dwellings and three buildings used for cultural purposes, next to an area where cerimonies were held (two of the buildings are megaron temples and one is built in the shape of a well). The interesting and original compex has a rather unusual strcture and deserves a visit. It is considered one of the most important villages of the nuraghic period extant in Sardinia. Su Romanzesu village is located at Poddi Arvu , 13 km from Bitti on the road to Maimone.
Guided tours are offered on request

“Castrazza” naturalistic area- natural park and “S’illorai” canyon. The naturalistic area known as Castrazza includes a wild and suggestive territory, able to arouse unique emotions. The area is characterized by steep gulleys, which run from the plateau to the bottom of the valleys with amazing waterfalls that are present only during the rain season, like the one of S’Illorai or the ones of Sar Lappias. The environment, rather rough and almost inaccessible, features fauna species of relevance, like wild cats, mouflons and golden eagles.Some areas can easily been toured on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. To visit the naturalistic area of Crastazza or Istelai nuragh book your excursion at the hotel with the guides of the Istelai Co-operative.

Montalbo. It is also possibile to visit Montalbo, a dolomitic limestone massif, very important both from a naturalistic and an archaeological point of view. It is over 20 km long and 4 km wide and its highest peak reaches 1,127 mt. On its sides, characterized by rough gulleys, canyons and depressions, it is possible to visit caves and domus de janas and admire flora and fauna species that are about to become exstinct. It is also possible to find signs of the ancient presence of man in the pinnettos, typical dwellings of the shepherds.

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