800 thousand years ago the first rooms of the Grotta del Fico cave, one of the pearls of Ogliastra, in the territory of Baunei were formed. Stalactites, stalagmites and columns of different sizes and colours enclose every wall of the cave, creating curious shapes walkable through a system of tunnels and footbridges along the fossil bed of an ancient river.
The route penetrates deep into the earth, dug out by the water, within the sheer cliffs overlooking the sea of the Gulf of Orosei. Close by, there are charming little coves that can be reached by sea or on foot: Cala Luna, Cala Biriola, Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzè.
During the first exploration (1957), the cave revealed its wild appearance and various naturalistic treasures. The writer Marcello Serra renamed it 'Cave of the Castle' due to its majestic front overlooking the sea. Open to the public since 2003 and renamed 'del Fico', it has an entrance situated at a height of 7m up on the cliff, reachable through a walkway.
The main tunnel leads to a large pool communicating with the sea where the first speleologists noticed some Mediterranean monk seals.
Not far from the Grotta del Fico cave, overlooking the cove of Cala Sisine, another natural wonder, created by the dissolving limestone is the Grotta del Miracolo (Cave of Miracles).
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