Sardinian hard (wild) landscape is characterized by mountain chains, massifs, tablelands (plateau), Campidano plain and by rivers. Some artificial lakes and numerous ponds soften Sardinian view. Sardinian coasts are full of beaches, mortises and cliffs which are lapped by the blue water of Sardinian sea. Many caves show their treasures of stalactites and stalagmites to the visitors. Mediterranean scrub, oleasters and ficodindia prevail in Sardinian landscape.

The high mountain plains located in the center of Sardinia are a great place for hiking and scenic walks. These trips are not for the faint of heart. You can hike for hours without seeing any other people or traces of civilization. For the avid hiker, however, the views and scenery are well worth the effort.

For the less fit, the area around Alghero is also great for walking. The nearby Arca di Noè on the road to Capo Caccia is a reservation where you can see ponies, boars, the Sardinian eagle and a great variety of plants.

The Lago di Baratz is also a nature reserve just behind the 3 km long Porto Ferro Beach.