Vai al contenuto principale

Hills

Triei

The secret belvedere over Ogliastra, between ancient olive groves and the blue of the Costa di Orrì

290 m a.s.l.
1,100 inhabitants
39.95° latitude
#oliveti#panorama#costa-orri
Panorama of Triei, Ogliastra, Sardinia
🌡️ Weather

When to visit Triei

Climate averages for the collina area of Ogliastra. Every season offers a different experience.

Complete seasonal guide →

Current climate

September

25° / 14° C
🌊 24°C sea
🌧️ 35 mm 4d rain
☀️ 8h sun/day
💧 62% humidity
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

T-shirt and light sweater in the evening — ideal season for everything

All seasons →

Historical climate averages — not real-time forecasts

Triei spreads across a hill at 290 metres above sea level, with panoramic terraces overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in Ogliastra. With around 1,100 inhabitants, it is a quiet and authentic village that has largely remained on the margins of mass tourism. Its territory shelters centuries-old olive groves, terraced pastures and a direct connection to the beach of Orrì, one of the least visited shores on the Ogliastra coast. A place for those who want sea and mountain in a single breath, with no crowds and no compromises.

History & Fun Facts

The Secrets of Triei

The centuries-old olive groves

The agricultural landscape of Triei is defined by its olive groves: trees with twisted, hollow trunks that in some cases are 500 years old — silent heirs of a rural economy built on extra-virgin olive oil. The local cultivar, the Nera di Gonnos, produces an oil with a bold profile, slightly pungent, with herbaceous notes and hints of artichoke. The harvest, still largely done by hand, takes place between October and November and draws whole families into the ancestral ritual of the olive picking.

The Costa di Orrì: a treasure overlooking the village

A few kilometres downhill from Triei lead to the Costa di Orrì, a stretch of coastline where sandy coves alternate with limestone cliffs immersed in Mediterranean scrubland. The waters — turquoise and crystal clear — are among the least visited in all of Ogliastra, reached mainly by those who know the territory well. This discreet accessibility is one of the village's best-kept secrets and a privilege for those who choose to stay in Triei rather than the more celebrated coastal destinations.

Panoramic terraces and the view over Ogliastra

Triei is built on natural terraces overlooking the valley and the Gulf of Arbatax. The village terraces — some reachable along simple lanes through the historic centre, others accessed via paths through the olive groves — offer scenes of rare beauty: the turquoise sea in the distance, hills covered in scrub, the outline of the Supramonte mountains in the background. At dawn and dusk, these vantage points take on colours that no photographer can ever fully capture.

Oil, bread and conviviality: the table of Triei

The cuisine of Triei is that of the Ogliastrian hinterland: simple, seasonal, rooted in the land. Local extra-virgin olive oil is the common thread running through every dish — from seasoned carasau bread to meat-based main courses. Culurgiones are prepared at home for special occasions, with pasta made fresh and rolled by hand. In the autumn months, mushrooms and chestnuts enrich the table. Conviviality is an integral part of the meal: in Triei, you do not eat alone if you can eat together.

Nature & Territory

Nature and Territory of Triei

Mountains, forests and trails to explore

Orrì Beach — Triei
Easy

Orrì Beach

⏱️ 15 min from Triei by car

Orrì Beach is a long shoreline of fine sand and white pebbles, rarely crowded and surrounded by scrubland. The waters are crystal clear and a deep turquoise. No beach clubs, no sun loungers for hire: just nature, silence and the scent of myrtle and lentisk. It can be reached from Triei by car along a dirt road.

Cala Moresca — Triei
Easy

Cala Moresca

⏱️ 20 min from Triei by car plus 10 min on foot

A small rocky cove among the scrubland, reachable on foot from the Orrì shoreline. Rust-coloured rocks drop directly into a blue-green sea of extraordinary clarity. Ideal for swimming and snorkelling, frequented almost exclusively by those who know it.

Events & Traditions

Festivals and Traditions of Triei

May

Feast of Sant'Elena

The patron saint festival of Triei is one of the community's most unifying moments. The religious procession winds through the village streets decorated with flowers and banners, followed by music with the organetto and singing in the Sardinian language. The afternoon is dedicated to traditional games and tastings of local produce: oil, cheeses, bread and artisan sweets.

November

New Oil Festival

In November, in conjunction with the olive harvest, Triei celebrates the Sagra dell'Olio Nuovo. The village's olive presses open their doors and the fragrance of freshly extracted oil spreads throughout the historic centre. Guided tastings, bruschetta with carasau bread and meetings with local producers offer a close-up look at Ogliastra's liquid gold.

October

Cortes Apertas

Triei takes part in the regional Cortes Apertas event with the opening of private courtyards, cellars and artisan workshops. Weavers, woodcarvers and ceramics makers display their work. Cellars offer tastings of local wine and extra-virgin olive oil produced in the village, while carasau bread is baked and handed out fresh.

Where to Stay

Accommodations in Triei

Where to Eat

Restaurants and Trattorias in Triei

Restaurant & Pizzeria

Piscin'e Janas Ristorante Pizzeria Cocktail Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (836 reviews)

SP55, km 2

Open on Google Maps
Restaurant

Mullò Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 (430 reviews)

località Mullò, 08040 Triei OG

Open on Google Maps
Bar & Restaurant

Pedra Prana Ristobar

★★★★★ 4.9 (32 reviews)

località Osono, 08040 Triei OG

Open on Google Maps

Explore Triei

Beaches & Nature

Beaches and natural sites of Triei

History & Fun Facts

History, legends and curiosities of Triei

Events & Traditions

Festivals, fairs and traditions of Triei

Where to Stay

B&Bs, hotels and agriturismi in Triei

Where to Eat

Restaurants and trattorias in Triei

Explore more towns

Baunei Coast Tortolì Coast Lanusei Mountain Jerzu Hills Ulassai Mountain Villagrande Strisaili Mountain All towns →