Perdasdefogu

Perdasdefogu is an Italian municipality located in the heart of the Gerrei region, situated at an altitude of approximately 600 metres above sea level. The village is found in the mountainous area of Salto di Quirra and has a population of around 1,700 inhabitants. Geographically, it is part of the Province of Ogliastra and covers an area of about 78 square kilometres. Its location combines the seclusion of the mountain region with a strategic position between Cagliari to the southwest and Tortolì on the east coast. Perdasdefogu represents an authentic piece of Sardinia, shaped by its placement in one of the island's sparsely populated regions, offering visitors insight into traditional inland life.

The municipality is situated at a prominent elevation of 599 to 600 metres above sea level in southeastern Sardinia. Perdasdefogu is part of the historical Gerrei region and lies within the mountainous area of Salto di Quirra. The distance to the capital city, Cagliari, is approximately 60 kilometres to the southwest, while the coastal town of Tortolì is about 35 kilometres to the northeast. With a municipal area of 78 square kilometres, the territory offers vast landscapes typical of the Sardinian highlands.

The surroundings of Perdasdefogu are characterised by the rugged mountain landscape of Salto di Quirra. The municipality is nestled among the hills and mountain ranges of the Gerrei region. This location at approximately 600 metres above sea level shapes the local climate and vegetation, which is typical of the Sardinian hinterland.

Salto di Quirra highlandsGerrei regionPanoramic location at 600 metres